It's Simple Ergonomics

Pam Karousis found an unusual item to help with back pain felt by many technicians.

Don’t Squint, Magnify

Two new lamps from The Nail Superstore will enable you to see your work better and tend to every detail as you should.

Product Odor Draws Complaint By Board of Health; Salon Owner Worried

Mary Ann Messere, who owns seven nail salons located in indoor malls in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is facing a complaint filed by the New Jersey Board of Health that she’s afraid could cause her to close one of the salon.

15 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Energy

The nail biz requires stamina. Try one of these tips from Sola Salon Studios for increasing vitality — naturally!

Surgery Shown to Be Very Effective for Carpal Tunnel

As I See It: FDA and NMC Denounce MMA Use

Whether you call it “dental acrylic,” “porcelain,” or methyl methacrylate (its proper name), there should be no question any longer that MMA does not belong on human fingernails.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, So Be Aware!

For the occasion of the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award, honoring Jan Nordstrom Arnold and Jim Nordstrom of Creative Nail Design, everyone wore at least a hint of pink -- even the guys.

Wearing Gloves: Protection With Pitfalls

Gloves seem like a good idea, and they may even comfort clients who perceive them as a sanitation standard. But, surprisingly, there are a few downsides to wrapping our hands in rubber.   

Water: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Women are constantly being told to drink more water — for a more youthful complexion, to aid in weight loss, to flush out toxins, or simply to maintain overall health. But is there a scientific basis for this push to drink up? NAILS tackles the topic of hydration to come up with some common sense recommendations.