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8 Apps That Will Improve Your Health

Here are some helpful health and wellness apps to get you in great shape — and maybe have some fun in the process.

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Healthy Living: Sleep

It’s said we spend one third of our lives sleeping, but many of us never seem to get enough. If you’re having problems getting enough sleep or are having sleep difficulties, you probably don’t have enough energy to do your best job in the salon. Find out what you can do now to get more shut-eye.

Nail Salon Industry Statistics and Resources

We will continue to update this page with statistics and important health and safety resources for nail salon owners, nail technicians, and consumers.

Stay Fit While You Sit

The latest studies prove it: The more you sit, the less you’re fit. As a nail tech who sits most of the day, you might have come to see your job as a fitness foe. NAILS looks at the research on sitting and suggests ways you can get out of the chair to stand up for your health.

CND Out to Rescue Damaged Nails

The new nail repair treatment is infused with keratin protein, jojoba oil, and sweet almond oil.

Coping With Serious Illness: A Balancing Act in the Salon

When nail tech Erin Snyder Dixon found herself in a long battle with a life-threatening disease, she knew she had to make changes so she could continue to do the work she loves — but finding the best course of action was never easy.

Take Your Vitamins

Maggie’s immune system has let her down.

A Pain in the Wrist: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nail techs are especially vulnerable to hand and wrist maladies, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome. Educating yourself about its symptoms and causes can help you prevent, treat, or resolve an existing condition.

Doug Schoon Talks Nail Fungus, Nail Dehydrators

Industry scientist, Doug Schoon, addresses the most recent information about fungal nail infections and the potential for secondary mold infections of the nail plate. Schoon also answers questions about how nail dehydrators improve adhesion of L&P nail coatings to the natural nail. If you have any questions for Schoon, e-mail Sigourney.Nunez@bobit.com . For more information on Schoon and his weekly video series, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon, click here .

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Work/Life Balance

Ah, the elusive goal of balance. How do we achieve it? Instead of epic goals and aggressive life change, let’s look at what you can do now…today.