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Doug Schoon is a well-known chemist in the nail industry who has been instrumental in keeping nail techs, salon owners, and clients informed on important scientific findings regarding the nail industry.
Watch and listen while industry scientist Doug Schoon walks you through 10 episodes of the educational series “Doug Schoon’s Brain.”
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.
Join Doug Schoon and friends on an amazing journey in the fight to end breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days.
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses fear-based marketing in the beauty industry.
Doug Schoon discusses preventing service breakdown in the salon.
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses why nail techs should study the natural nail.
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses understanding the proper meaning of nail industry terms.
Chemist Doug Schoon on the importance of knowing the anatomy of the nail.
A woman was seriously injured when a bowl of acetone ignited.
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
With more than 30 years experience in the beauty and personal care industry, Doug Schoon is tapped to advise the 800-member association.
The International Nail Technicians (INTA) has appointed of Doug Schoon to serve as its chief scientific advisor.
Cuticle remover must be rinsed off thoroughly or it could weaken the nail plate.
There’s a theory floating around that suggests hormones can wreak havoc on nails, causing the product to lift and nails to “fall off .” Is there any truth to the tale or are the affects of hormones the stuff of urban legends?
