
Help Clients Prevent Athlete’s Foot
As a nail tech, you can’t diagnose or treat this fungus, but you can provide general information on avoiding athlete’s foot or preventing its recurrence.

As a nail tech, you can’t diagnose or treat this fungus, but you can provide general information on avoiding athlete’s foot or preventing its recurrence.

Nail tech Stephanie Shelton's charity, Heal the Sole, provides palliative foot care, manicures, and haircuts to homeless people.

The Cuccio Somatology line of wellness products are the brainchild of yoga instructor Danielle Cuccio.

PodoSafe is an instant cuticle and callus remover that works without the need for sharp blades or tools, minimizing health risks — especially for diabetic clients.

The truth is, there are a lot of scary topics within our industry.

Here are some tips from Dr. Krista Archer, a New York-based podiatrist, on how to prevent swelling during travel, which both you and your clients can benefit from.

NCLA’s So Rich Lollipop Lollipop cuticle oil will nourish clients’ nails while exuding a sweet marshmallow sugar scent.

In-home foot and nail care company Belle has announced it will bring specially trained nail techs to clients at-risk for foot complications, in partnership with Nailcare Academy.

When a client has a chronic illness, precautions may have to be taken to ensure no aspect of the service endangers her health further. Learn who is at risk.

When a disease is as common as diabetes, it’s easy to forget that diabetic foot care is hardly a routine matter. Educate yourself on the serious issues that can result from a simple pedicure.

If your salon isn’t equipped for plus-sized women, you may be losing out on valuable clientele.

The B/S Brace is a magnetic system that corrects extremely curved toenails.

Blogger Holly Schippers recently offered up a series of 12 social media images designed to educate the public about nail health, salon safety, and common misconceptions about nails. Feel free to share them with the hashtag #IAMLICENSED.

Don't Try This At Home: Increased consumer home use of products containing chemicals to bond and cure acrylic and gel nail treatments are causing the problem. When used correctly and with the correct equipment by trained professionals, the chemicals are harmless.

Mehaz Pro Curette Toenail Cleaner gently cleans under toenails and along the nail bed. The dual scoop helps with gentle under nail cleaning and the stainless steel design makes this tool durable and long lasting.

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Terminate your clients’ tough calluses and rough skin by treating their feet with Mr. Pumice Callus Terminator.