5 Things I Learned From.....

We often profile salons and nail technicians who we believe are doing great things. We choose interesting stories within the industry in order to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing. But the salon industry isn’t the only place you should be looking for inspiration and ideas.

Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Back

Alleviate back pain by practicing good posture and taking time to exercise

My Other Life: Anna Lajourdie, bodybuilder

Anna Lajourdie, salon owner and distributor. In her other life: bodybuilder.

The [Long] Battle of the Bulge

After nearly a year of weight loss attempts, the Healthy Outlook Club (HOC) that was formed by the NAILS staff and its readers last May concluded in January with a few lovely days at the spa. 

10 New Tech Troubles

Think nobody knows the troubles you’ve seen? In fact, the problems facing new techs are predictable and preventable. Read on for the cures to 10 common newbie nail woes.

Move It or Lose It

In the previous post we talked about the F-word: fitness. This is the continuation of that discussion. The same month I started attending boot camp, I also started the Couch-to-5K running program. This program literally gets you

I'm Joining the Healthy Outlook Club to Feel Better

It’s a known fact that networking and support group commiseration is a benefit to almost any project you can tackle in your life. The Healthy Outlook Club is going to be mine to get in shape. 

Ergonomic Basics for Nail Techs

The Nail Manufacturers’ Council offers nail professionals these basic tips to prevent or eliminate the injuries, pain, and discomfort sometimes associated with salon work. Working ergonomically can eliminate muscle strain, benefitting both your physical and psychological health.

When Clients Exceed the Weight Limit on Your Pedicure Throne

Why not put in parenthesis in the pedicure descriptions on your website what the chair weight limit is?