The Nail Doctor
This month, our Nail Doctors team up to talk about bacteria spots, perimenopause, toenail fungus, and working after surgery.
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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?
Fungal infections of the nails are to nail salons what Elvis sightings are to the National Enquirer — rumored to be everywhere but with no documented proof.
Our panel of experts tackles herpes, the effect of medications on nails, and acrylic lifing.
The Nail Doctor tackles your pressing questions on nail injuries and arthritis.
There are just about as many myths circulating about nail care as there are Elvis’ whereabouts. As a nail technician you have a responsibility to your clients to know what constitutes good nail care practice … and what is just plain hogwash.
One of my clients has what looks like tiny splinters between her nail bed and nail plate. They are very small, dark, straight lines that appear throughout the nail. Should she see a doctor?
Fungal infections of the nails have always been tough to treat, with available medications that were either too weak or too toxic. A new generation of treatments may finally turn the tide.