After experiencing repetitive use injuries, nail tech Lori Halloway set out to create a hand rest for clients that helps nail techs do nails in an ergonomically correct position.
When the time came for salon owner Hannah Sass to design the manicure and pedicure spaces for her salon, nail tech comfort was just as much a priority as pleasing clients.
Whether you’re a veteran e-file user or you’re thinking about taking the plunge for the first time, you’ll want to hear this powerful argument in their favor, as well as some valuable tips on how to shop for and maintain your unit.
Nail tech Nicole Cox became obsessed with her ability to transform her state of being through yoga, which has benefited her personal life as well as her career.
They say age is all in the mind, but for those of us who have celebrated a half-century or more, we know the body doesn’t always agree. How does a nail tech cope with the physical changes when the body starts complaining about getting older?
A nail tech at collaborative co-op Stash House, Senthia Rodriguez uses boxing and balance balls to improve her core strength as she envisions staying healthy throughout a long career in nails.
Dual-use setups that allow a client to receive a mani-pedi in the same chair are time-savers for clients. However, if not designed correctly, they can mean an aching back or neck for the tech.
It’s easy to get so caught up in your work that you forget to take care of yourself, but healthy habits are an investment in your future. Post this list near your work station to remind yourself to practice self care.
Twenty-two years of doing nails takes a toll on the hands.
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.
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