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Free Webinar on OSHA Standards by Doug Schoon

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is putting on a free webinar for salon professionals on navigating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standards as they apply to salons. The webinar will be led by nail

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Walk, Run, Dance

We’re wrapping up our series on getting healthy for a better career. We’ve conquered getting a good night’s rest and we now know how sleep can affect our day. We’ve talked about eating healthy and no

North American School of Podology Refreshes Logo, Tagline

After more than a decade since its inception, the North American School of Podology (NASP) now has a brand new identity, supported by a new tagline and associated marketing materials, announced founder Katharin von Gavel this

The Coach Says “Sleep”

Yesterday, I ran my second half-marathon, 13.1 miles. This was hard work and today my body feels my accomplishment! I live in Minnesota, where it gets hot and humid during the summer months. The race was

Don’t Take Away Manicuring, Salon Regulations in Florida

Update 4/15/11: Due to contradicting information available online, we went right to the source, Rep. Dorothy Hukill, regarding if salons and manicurists are included in HB 5005 or not. We heard back today and are thrilled

ABS 2011: Eliminer Callus Removal System

Many states won't let nail salons use credo blades on clients (they can be dangerous, as you can accidentally cut clients' skin with them), but here's a callus removal alternative that uses a disposable RotoFile Caps

ABS 2011: Gulfstream's Portable Pedicure Spa

America's Beauty Show 2011 ended Monday afternoon, but we're going to continue sharing some of the new product launches from the show throughout the week. There were a lot of exciting new nail products!Pedi spa manufacturer

ABS 2011: Salon Pure Air Built-In Table Ventilation

At its America's Beauty Show booth, Salon Pure Air has a prototype of a built-in table ventilation system set-up of its award-winning salon ventilation unit. By connecting the flexible hose to a cut-out in a manicure

Nail Dilemmas

Glamour offers advice on four types of nail dilemmas and which warning signs to be on the lookout for.

New Laser Technique Tackles Onychomycosis

The photo on the right shows the patient after two CoolBreeze treatments. Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail and nail bed, is the most common of all diseases of the nails in adults, says Dr. Krista