
Nail Safety Council Warns Holiday Shoppers About Toxic 'Magic' Gel Polish Removers
Products marketed as 'magic' or 'burst' gel removers may contain methylene chloride, a federally banned, highly toxic chemical.

Products marketed as 'magic' or 'burst' gel removers may contain methylene chloride, a federally banned, highly toxic chemical.

Patrice Arriaga, a licensed cosmetologist and AAS Beauty and Wellness student at Mesa Community College, has written a blog on the topic of domestic violence and how it impacts stylists, discussing how "The Angel Cut" can be a silent signal and call for help.

Think twice before applying a topical antibiotic to a client's wound — it may hinder the healing process.

On Monday, the CDC released new guidelines for nail salon employers and employees reopening in the wake of COVID-19.

These talking points from Sola Salon Studios have been prepared for their thousands of suite stylists to easily relay information to their clients. During these unprecedented times, many will be helpful for anyone struggling to find the right words or phrasing or next step forward.

While salons are starting to see cancellations from cautious guests avoiding public places during the corona virus crisis, it's more important that ever to be extra vigilant about sanitation practices, while communicating to your clients the safety steps you're taking. SALON TODAY recently tapped Tamara Johnson Shealey, a beauty licensing and public health advocate, who shares some sage advice.