Wellness
Just Say "WOW"
A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond.
New Law Lets California Immediately Put Nail Salons on Probation
Since the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology began enforcing new law AB 409 on Feb. 15, 10 nail salons have already been placed on immediate probation for pedicure stations that don't meet sanitation requirements.
Here, Smell This: Product Shelf Life
You may be able to determine if the mystery item in the back section of the fridge has gone bad by a deep, hearty inhale, but does the nose test work on salon products? Read below to learn what it's time to throw out your stock — and how to do it without harming the earth.
Got Space? Get Yoga
If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?
U.S. Deaths From Drug-Resistant Staph on the Rise
Here's what to watch for and steps to stay healthy.
Can callus buildup be caused by a fungus?
Fungus or callus? Here's how to tell the difference.
Sing Your Way to Clean
“Have you sung the Happy Birthday song today?”“
by Judy Lessin
What Is Athlete’s Foot?
This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. In the majority of cases, it responds well to self care.
Secret Ingredient: Shea Butter
Ghanian women have used shea oil and butter for centuries to protect their skin from the dry Saharan winds.
Are Nail Biting Woes Over?
Cosmetics marketer in the Netherlands says he's found a cure to habitual nail biting.
Capturing Fumes at the Source
Rid the air of nail dust, heavy odors and fumes with a Source-Capture system.
Retail Boutique: Candles
It’s smart to retail items that go hand-in-hand with your nail services, like polish and hand lotion, but if you go beyond these basic retail items, it can really set your salon apart from the pack. Each month, we’ll feature unique retail items that your clients will love.
Disinfectants Defined
You don’t need to be a microbiologist to use disinfectants, but you do need to be an educated user.
Polished with Gloves
Polished Hand & Foot Spa impresses clients with its cleanliness.
GSA Green Spa Academy Holds an Opening
In September, GSA Green Spa Academy welcomed guests to its Grand Beginnings Celebration, where it showcased both Red Cherry Group’s Ayuroma Organic Body and Skin Care and Spa Specifics’ Organic Hands, Feet and Body Care product lines. Guests enjoyed demonstrations of advanced Ayurvedic, Asian, and North American organic spa treatments.
The Wisdom to Know the Difference
Late clients, bad bosses, staffing woes — nail techs often face situations that are out of our control. Sometimes we are able to gain control; other times we need to resign ourselves to our limitations and learn from the experience. Balance comes from knowing the difference.
Ouch! The Downsides of Success
Successful nail techs boast a loyal clientele, a respectable income, and immeasurable workplace perks. They also endure frequent neck and back pain, sore thumb and fingers, and eye strain. You can’t have one without the other – or can you? Take a look at these common maladies and see what can be done to avoid the downside of success.