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Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

It is estimated that during the years of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade 12 million people were enslaved. Today, the estimate is 27 million worldwide. Some of those slaves are working in nail salons, and one nail tech has had enough.

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Are You Risking Your Health?

Sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to potential hazards associated with work in the nail industry. With persuasive voices on both sides of the issue, we wondered how many of you feel you are jeopardizing your health by working in the salon.

Eat My Dust Nail Vent

For optimum ergonomics, efficiency, and function, the Eat My Dust nail vent from Nail Innovationz increases workspace and mobility by connecting through the underside of the desk top.

In The Clean: The Great Salon Bug Battle

To help combat germs in the salon, knowledge, a commitment to your clients, and an assortment of professional sanitation methods can keep you in the clean.

Pearlescent Gloves

Designed with the specific needs of salon professionals in mind, SW Pearlescent nitrile disposable gloves boast a unique, glossy exterior that lets users stand apart.

Mistakes, Mishaps, and Malpractice

With the combination of cuticle nippers, chemicals, and customers, there is always the risk of an accident — and a lawsuit. The best defense is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

Don't Do Anything Stupid

A woman was seriously injured when a bowl of acetone ignited.

Guard Against Poor Ventilation

Ask yourself these nine questions to determine if your salon ventilation is adequate.

Remove Filing Dust at the Source

Medicool's new Mani-Vac vacuum system removes nail dust and debris from the work area while you file.

Safety First [a guide to keep your salon safe]

It’s the end of a long day. You’re filing toenails and tired when your file slips and slices into the toe, drawing blood. What do you do? An elderly client stumbles and takes a bad fall to the ground. What do you do? A fellow nail tech is pregnant and working beside you when her water suddenly breaks. What do you do?

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