client health

Preventing Allergic Reactions

After month of receiving enhancements with no problems, your client develops redness and then swelling around her cuticles.

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Healthy Curiosity

What you don’t know about your clients can hurt them – and you. Know what questions to ask so you can enhance your clients’ beauty and health with services personalized to their individual lifestyles and health histories.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn’t cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn’t know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a “reasonable” nail tech would do it, you’d better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.

Do Hormones Cause Artificial Nails to Lift?

Though doctors cite a lack of scientific evidence that hormones influence product lifting, some nail technicians say their clients’ experiences provide all the proof they need.

Lab Report

With the tremendous technological growth in the nail industry, nail technicians are better prepared for their jobs when they are armed with correct, up-to-date information .NAILS has assembled a panel of experts in the fields of chemistry, dermatology, podiatry, and genetics to answer readers ‘ questions as they relate to the chemicals, products, and techniques they use. Led by Richard K. Scher, M.D., the panel of experts will bring the latest, most accurate information to answer nail technicians’ direct questions bimonthly. Here are the most recent findings from the panel.

Pedicures for the Elderly: A Test of Compassion

Providing pedicures to an elderly client requires special knowledge and skill and the ability to look beyond infirmity.

A Client's Nail Care Guide

You know how you want your clients to take care of their nails at home – send these guides home with them to make sure they know.