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Yoga puts pain relief at hand

A few simple yoga exercises provides not only good overall health, but protection against carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Carpal Tunnel in the News

Is surgery more effective than wearing a splint for carpal tunnel relief? Study shows wearing a magnetic wrist wrap also reduces pain.

It's Getting Hot In Here

A rash of salon fires reminds salon owners just how much they stand to lose. Knowing the potential fire dangers that exist in your salon and taking steps to curb them, as well as determining what your business is worth and getting good insurance coverage will help prevent a fire in your salon and minimize its effects should the worst come to pass.

Protecting Working Hands

Protecting oneself against chemical absorption at the salon starts with the simple practice of wearing gloves, or applying a barrier cream, or both.

To Mask or Not to Mask?

Explain to your clients that acrylic vapors aren't harmful to them; they just smell bad.

The Nail Technician's Bill Of Rights

Ideas on how to protect and support the nail technicians.

Working Safely Begins With Knowing Your MSDS

The goal of the “Hazard Communication Standard” is to reduce the incidence of chemical-related work-place illnesses and injuries.

AIDS and Tuberculosis in the Salon: What Are the Chances?

Americans are more paranoid than any other culture about getting a life-threatening disease. Why? It may be that we have lost our perspective.

The Complete Guide to Ventialtion & Indoor Air Quality Control

Finding the right system for your salon is an exhausting process—But the result is clean salon air and comfortable and safe salon workers.

Editor's note: We Want Our MSDS!

Only 32% of nail technicians have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the products they use.

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