Healthy Tech: Dreneigh Cobb
After years of yo-yo dieting, nail tech and business owner Dreneigh Cobb lost more than 55 pounds in order to inspire her clients and to take control of her health and her career.
by Tracy Rubert
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After years of yo-yo dieting, nail tech and business owner Dreneigh Cobb lost more than 55 pounds in order to inspire her clients and to take control of her health and her career.
Nail technicians are embracing the Medical Pedicure as a service and placing it on their menus. But what is it? What training is required? Is it within our scope of practice as licensed nail technicians?
Lifestyle factors affect the health of our feet. Obesity, poor circulation, and even the choice of shoe can lead to serious foot conditions.
What am I doing wrong? Is alcohol a better polish prep?
What do you do when you have a health issue that doesn’t go away? We spoke to four nail techs who haven’t let their illness deter them from their dreams.
This month readers want to know about odorless acrylics, diabetic clietns, and splinter hemorrhages.
As the average age of Americans increases, so too does the average age of your clientele. There’s none of the indecisiveness of youth with these clients – they know exactly what they want and you’d better be ready to give it to them if you want their business.
Nail problems in children and adolescents may often mirror those disorders found in adults, but some differences exist.
Medical and beauty professionals need not be at odds with each other. Instead, techs can help create a bridge between professions, with multiple benefits to both tech and doctor.
Tammy Taylor demonstrates two different types of pedicures that are excellent for regular clients and for diabetics. Everything is disposable and you don’t need to use any metal implements. The Water-Less Spa Pedicure is a spa pedicure using steamed towels instead of a tub of water. The Dry Express Pedicure is the perfect lunch time pedicure that uses no water at all. "I really like these types of pedicures because they are fast, effective, sanitary and they conserve water,” says Taylor.