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Under the Microscope: Corns

by Staff

A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.

Pictured (left to right) are Norman Wallis, executive director, ACFAOM, Kathleen Satterfield,...

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Learn to Be a Podiatric Assistant

by Staff

The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM), a medical specialty society affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association, recently began partnering with Medinail Learning Center (MLC), an online training system, to offer a comprehensive training and certification program for Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistants.

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Enough Is Enough

by Staff

When it comes to anti-aging products, “active ingredients can do more harm than good when too much is used.

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Alanna Polishes Nails!

by Staff

Alanna J. Wall is profiled in our February issue for the work she has done helping others. This video gives us a glimpse into her organization, Polished Girlz, and their efforts to provide manicures to girls who need it most.

Industry News

The Truth About Gel Manicures

by Staff

InStyle magazine dispelled a couple long-standing misconceptions about gel manicures this month and provided remedies on how to keep gel nails healthy.

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You Have Our Word

by Staff

In 2000, when news broke about the potential dangers of whirlpool spas, many salon owners were horrified to hear of the sanitation shortcuts happening within the industry. Today, conscientious techs find creative ways to let every client know of their pledge to provide safe services — every time.

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Under the Microscope: Pincer Nails

by Staff

With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.

Technique

Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer

by Staff

Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.

Technique

Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process

by Judy Lessin

According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.

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Under the Microscope: Skin Cancer

by Staff

Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.

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Strengthen Nails With Keratin

by Judy Lessin

It’s a manicure treatment in a glove and a pedicure treatment in a sock. Keratin Gloves and Socks from Bodipure contain an intensive emulsion formula to moisturize hands, soften cuticles, and strengthen nails in a small eco-friedly pouch.

Industry News

Fight Dry Hands

by Staff

As winter approaches, it's important to keep hands hydrated. Redbook Mag's November 2012 issue put together a list of tips for soothing and smoothing when the temperature drops.

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How Ventilation Reduces Solvents in Nail Salons

by Staff

This video, from the Local Hazardous Waste Program in King County, Washington , shows the measurement levels of common nail salon solvents in the air, both with and without source-capture ventilation. Watch move videos on salon ventilation.

Industry News

The Future of Anti-Aging for Hands

by Staff

Harper's Bazaar 's November issue discussed different ways in which women are dealing with and seeking cosmetic treatment for aging hands.

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Treating Fungus With Lasers

by Michelle Pratt

For years, treatment of fungal nails has been frustrating and only nominally successful. At last, evidence of safe, effective treatment provides hope.

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