There Is Opportunity in Every Disaster
At a recent tradeshow I saw an abundance of products that have been developed in direct response to a recent industry disaster, and it got me thinking.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHAt a recent tradeshow I saw an abundance of products that have been developed in direct response to a recent industry disaster, and it got me thinking.
Onycholysis - separation of the nail plate from the nail bed - may appear innocuous at first, but caution clients against a “wait and see” approach. While you can’t diagnose the condition or its cause, arm yourself and your clients with information.
As a nail tech, you come in close contact with a number of people on a regular basis, in a type of interaction that makes the spread of bacteria and disease not only possible, but likely. With the recent spotlight on bacteria-related mishaps in the nail industry, we decided to revisit its history, causes, and remedies.
Almost 30 million Americans—approximately 13% of the population—has a fungal infection of the nails (also known onychomycosis).
This essential oil — a natural antifungal that hails from the Land Down Under — seems to be showing up in everything from pedicure products to hand cream. What can this product do for your clients and why is it being hailed as the next miracle of nature?
Clinical trials demonstrate that the prescription nail lacquer does penetrate the nail lacquer does penetrate the nail, enabling it to get to the fungus, which begins and is active in the skin underneath the nail bed.
Your questions answered! What causes fungus, what to do about brittle nails, and more.
Can Vicks VapoRub cure nail fungus? It’s deep-heating, but is it antifungal? When nail technician Pam Karousis of Nail Designs Unlimited in Cortland, Ohio, read an article in her local paper suggesting that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus she was understandably skeptical.
The Nail Doctor on allergic reactions to formaldehyde, treating fungal infections, and curing psoriasis.
The Nail Doctor on brittle nail syndrome, psoriasis and acrylics, and breakage.
This month, our Nail Doctors team up to talk about bacteria spots, perimenopause, toenail fungus, and working after surgery.
It’s summer, which can mean a healthy time for nails.
The Nail Doctor tackles a handful of questions about nail fungus, damaged lunulas, and nail pitting.
First question is: Is it okay to clean your brush in acetone instead of monomer, or soak it in acetone if build-up is present?