Creative Touch Doesn’t Always Come Easy
After an automobile accident left her partially paralyzed, Sandy Wankier left a sales and marketing job for a more creative profession—nails.
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After an automobile accident left her partially paralyzed, Sandy Wankier left a sales and marketing job for a more creative profession—nails.








Looking good is all about feeling good, and nail technicians who spend time on the feel-good massage hook clients for good.
California Mango’s Mango Extreme Hand and Body Crème is a long-lasting and luxurious solution for extra dry skin.
A service-capping hand and forearm massage is a quick and easy way to bump up the price of your standard manicure — just make sure the client thinks it’s worth it.
Why limit your artistry to nails alone? These techs found another outlet for their creative juices by decorating their smart phone cases..
It’s that piece you can’t live without. That special pedicure chair that fits the contours of your back so perfectly well, or that communal nail bar where clients circle for quick chats, or even that snazzy retail shelf bringing in extra dollars every month. It’s the item that makes the greatest impact on your day, and here’s why you’re thankful for it.
Any time you see “itis” attached to a word, you know it means “inflamed” or “swollen.” Wrist tendonitis, then, is the inflammation of the tendons in the wrist. Though painful and potentially restrictive, tendonitis is reversible with adequate commitment to treatment and time.
Dermalogica products are used in this stress-relieving service by Portland's The Nail Sanctuary.
Life coach, yoga instructor, and former nail tech Meryl Hayton walks you through how to take a 10-minute self-care break at work.
Reveal by Hand and Nail Harmony are UV- or LED-cured gels that bond to the natural nail using a fused keratin bonding system without the use of harsh acids for retention. With whites, clears, and pinks, these gels can define any look, and with the faster cure times of LED lights techs can save up to 20 minutes on total service time.