The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor discusses throbbing nails, tumors, young clients, and arthritis medication. 

Are You Allergic to Work in the Salon?

Understand your risk of allergic and irritant reactions to the products you work with and you can probably prevent problems before they start.

In a Female-Dominated Industry, We're Hard Hit by Breast Cancer

One out of every nine women will develop breast cancer, which means one in nine nail techs will probably develop breast cancer too. The beauty industry has rallied behind the cause of awareness and research, but how does our industry of predominantly women address the disease on a personal level?

Fighting Nail Tech Spread

You’ve been sitting all day serving clients. You don’t have time to grab more than a candy bar for lunch. The gym is not even an option since you need to rush home to make dinner for the kids. Sound familiar? Read on for some in-salon workout tips.

The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor on brittle nail syndrome, psoriasis and acrylics, and breakage. 

Contacts Pose Special Problems

Filing dust, clippings, aerosol sprays, and especially chemical splashes and vapors make wearing contact lenses in the salon potentially hazardous. How can you protect your precious eyesight?

As I See It: Breast Cancer: A Democratic Disease

The truth is, you’re never too young, too old, too rich, too poor; or too healthy to develop breast cancer.

Lab Reports

"My client’s big toenail’s side walls curve so much that they nearly meet. The middle section of the nail is sore because both ends are pinching the skin. What can I do to relieve this pressure?"  

When Occupational Asthma Attacks

Nail technicians, as well as hairstylists, can be susceptible to contracting this frightening but manageable condition. With a little planning and care, onset can sometimes be prevented, slowed, or made more tolerable.