Protecting the Health of Chronically Ill Clients in the Nail Salon

When a client has a chronic illness, precautions may have to be taken to ensure no aspect of the service endangers her health further. Learn who is at risk. 

Makeover of the Heart

Faced with difficult personnel problems, salon owner Lois Burak was growing disillusioned with the beauty business. Enter Netty Mason, a waxing client who turned out to be Burak’s salvation.

Medinail Learning Center Announces Educational Webinars for Nail Technicians

Medinail Learning Center (MLC) has launched a series of monthly webinars for nail techs. “Our webinars are designed to enhance the knowledge and success of nail technicians,” says Janet McCormick, vice president of educational development for

From Military to Management

When nail tech Jen McClain set out to hire a manager for her salon — Completely Polished in Cranberry Township, Pa. — she sought out a military veteran.

What's New in Salon Disinfection

The year in review for new laws, new trends, and new products that help keep our salons clean.

Safety Sells

Medinail Learning Center has two online certification programs, the Advanced Nail Technician Program (ANT-C) and the Medical Nail Technician Program (CMNT).

Day 132: Floral Nail Art

Janet Schneider, The Nail Fairy, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Learn to Be a Podiatric Assistant

The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM), a medical specialty society affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association, recently began  partnering with Medinail Learning Center (MLC), an online training system, to offer a comprehensive training and certification program for Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistants.

Day 105: Teal and Lace Nail Art

Janet Schneider, The Nail Fairly, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada