In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the different reasons pseudomonas infections (sometimes called "greenies") may develop on clients’ nails and what to do about it if they do.
An article in “The Atlantic” titled “Palm Reading Is Real?” will likely have you looking at your significant other’s hands with renewed interest.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the changes that take place in the nails as we age, including an increase in ridging, thickening, yellowing, and onycholysis (nail separation).
Whether a result of inexperience or bad habits, these 10 troubles tend to consistently trip up techs. Can you honestly say you have never committed any of these major missteps?
Why it’s important — and conscientious — for everyone in the nail business to know their state legislation and employee labor laws.
Offer free services to cancer survivors on Tuesday, June 2.
We will continue to update this page with statistics and important health and safety resources for nail salon owners, nail technicians, and consumers.
We’ve all had those mortifying moments in (and out of) the salon. A few brave techs shared their most embarrassing at-work situations with us and experts weighed in on how to do proper damage control. Don’t let the following happen to you.
It’s hard to know the etiquette for supporting a client — or coworker — in her battle against cancer.
You might think that another nail tech would be critical of your work, but performing services on her shouldn’t be intimidating as long as you follow the same procedure you would with any valued client. Review these common nail tech health and nail issues, and follow some helpful tips so your client can relax and be on the receiving end of an enjoyable, soothing nail service for a change.
