skin conditions

Allergies in the Salon: A Guide for Clients

Here are few of the main reasons enhancement-related skin allergies occur and some useful tips for avoiding them.

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See Spots Run

Age spots — discoloration of the skin due to sun damage — provide an excellent opportunity for you to educate your clients about treatment options, suggest products and services, and begin treatment in the salon.

Unnecessary [Skin] Roughness

Dry, rough elbows may be a problem for some of your clients year-round, but winter is particularly harsh on skin and can exacerbate existing dryness in some clients and cause uncharacteristic dryness in others. Here, we detail what causes dry, scaly skin and what services you can provide to help treat it.

Ganglion Cysts: Knots of Tissue That Cramp Your Style

Researchers have not definitively proven that repetitive stress causes ganglion cysts — fibrous lumps that often form on the hand or wrist. But judging by the number of nail techs who get them, it seems likely there’s a connection. The good news is there are many effective treatment options.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Nail Doctor

Your questions answered! What causes fungus, what to do about brittle nails, and more.

The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor answers your questions about strep, overgrowth, and white spots.

The Nail Doctor: Nail Streaks, Like Skin Moles, Should Be Watched

Although the cause of most nail pigment changes is benign (such as stains), more serious problems such as cancer must be considered.

Identifying and Understanding Common Skin Disorders

Skin problems come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You may not be a dermatologist, but you can still handle these problems with confidence and without risk to yourself or your business.

Avoid Skin Contact with Irritants

Anyone can get hand eczema at any time, but it is most likely to occur in people who are genetically pre-disposed, those who have wet-work jobs, those exposed to irritating or allergy-producing substances.

It is Athlete’s Foot Or Eczema?

Athlete’s foot and eczema may produce the same symptoms, but their causes and treatments are very different.