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A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Paronychia

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern explores the causes of acute and chronic paronychias and how to treat them.

What's The Difference? Clarifying Commonly Confused Nail Terms

You probably know the essential differences between the products and nails terms you use in the salon every day — like soft gel versus hard or LED light versus UV. But could you provide a clear explanation to a curious client? And what about those fuzzy terms that can mean different things to different people? Here's a terminology "cheat sheet" we hope will help keep us all on the same page.

Restore Brittle Nails to Health

Gehwol med Protective Nail and Skin Oil contains ingredients like wheat germ oil, panthenol, and bisabolol to care for the nails and skin.

Cuticle Nippers

The new Young Nails cuticle nippers are sharp and ergonomically designed, with double spring action and a slightly smaller build for more control.

Cuticle Pusher and Nail Prep Tabs

The cuticle pusher and nail prep tool from Gelish is a helpful tool when preparing the nail bed.

Nurture Oil

The NSI Nurture oil blends vitamins C and E five emollients, which includes jojoba, safflower, soy, wheat germ, and grapeseed oils, a combination of which aids skin renewal and nourishes the fingers. Jojoba is a mousturizing oil, while grapeseed oil posseses regenerative and restructuring qualities.

How to Soften Cuticles on the Feet

Cuticles on the feet can be tougher than those on the hands. Footlogix Professional Cuticle Softener and Cuticle Conditioner products are specifically formulated for cuticles that have hard skin build-up.

Cuticle Bits and E-File Nail Prep

Learn how to use specialty bits to safely and efficiently prep both the cuticle area and the nail plate.

Product Spotlight: Focus on Cuticle Care

Use these oils, creams, removers, and tools to keep your clients’ cuticles healthy and their nails looking great.

Nail Those Profits Day-One Recap: ProFiles Class

Guest blogger Kim Nault sums up day-one of education: a class from ProFiles’ Ami McClure.