natural nail care

Nail Tek Hydration Therapy Anti-Aging Natural Nail Manicure

Nail Tek’s Hydration Therapy Anti-Aging Spa Natural Nail Manicure is an effective treatment to keep your clients’ hands young-looking. Nail Tek’s Foaming Skin

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In with the Om: Eastern Influences on Western Salon Services

Westerners are cultivating an appreciation for the ancient Eastern philosophies and practices. Here are some Eastern twists on a few salon services.

Diagnosing Different Nail Types

Not all nails are perfect. Some are thin, some are ridged, and some have cracks and tears. But luckily techs have a number of natural nail products to strengthen and treat a variety of nails. Here’s a quick guide from Nail Tek’s Mary Jo Zwirowski.

Counteract Dark Spots

Redbook magazine suggests the use of a daily hand scrub to counteract dark spots on hands in 43 Ways to Look Younger.

Market Minx as a Natural Alternative

It’s not so surprising that a spa offering acupuncture, Ayurvedic counseling, and herbal consultations should shun traditional nail polish and artificial nails. Until recently The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa at the Portland International Airport turned away customers looking for nail care. In May the spa modified its menu to include manis and pedis with two options — a simple buff or Minx nail coatings.

Natural Nail Polish Remover Pads

La Fresh Nail Polish Remover Pads are biodegradable and natural. One pad cleans and conditions all 10 nails with a fresh Tuscan blood orange scent. Formulated with a nourishing blend of vitamin E, aloe, glycerin, rosemary, and horsetail extracts, the pads are free of acetone, acetate, parabens, petrochemicals, glycols, dyes, artificial fragrances, and animal byproducts.

Tips From Celeb Manicurist Tom Bachik

Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik gives Glamour three helpful tips to keep nails looking their best.

Spa Series

The LCN Spa Series provides hand, nail, and foot care treatments made from all-natural ingredients found a world away. The spa line captures the holistic spirit of the Indonesian islands, incorporating elements derived from the highest-quality plants, herbs, and flora.

Piggy Paint

Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.

Secret Ingredient: Papaya

Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.