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In May, a team of American International Industries (A.I.I.) employees, friends, and family members joined over 30,000 participants for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHIn May, a team of American International Industries (A.I.I.) employees, friends, and family members joined over 30,000 participants for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, national public service program dedicated to helping women with cancer cope with the appearance-related side effects of the illness and treatment.
In April, Nontoxique and non-profit Spa4ThePink completed the first of many planned manicurist oncology trainings.
Or, buy this polish from OPI, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the cause.
As service providers in the beauty industry, you have the opportunity to touch your clients' (and their familes') lives. Editor Hannah Lee shares her personal story.
Scientists at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) recently released findings from the largest epidemiologic study of licensed California cosmetologists and nail techs.
Gone are the days when we slathered baby oil on our skin and competed with each other for the darkest skin tone. However, factors other than the sun play a role in the development of skin cancer, so even those who use the highest SPF can still be at risk. Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.
Lung cancer is the number-one killer of women in terms of cancer deaths.
Melanoma rates have risen 50% among young women in the United States since 1980 and researchers theorize that the trend might be related to an increase in the use of tanning beds along with exposure to the sun.
It’s tanning season and that means it’s prime time to remind clients of the importance of examining their skin for any early signs of skin cancer.
These black bands aren’t worn for power. The dark bands on nails, melanonychia, are often harmless, but they can also be signs of cancer.
Respect, a sympathetic ear, and human contact are among the many gifts you can offer a client with cancer. Your gentle touch and professional skill can help her to feel pretty and feminine when feeling that way may be a struggle.
Skin problems come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You may not be a dermatologist, but you can still handle these problems with confidence and without risk to yourself or your business.
Just as the skin is, the nail unit is susceptible to cancer.
The Nail Doctor helps us interpret brown lines on our nails, and the potential effects of acetone.