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What Is Onychogryphosis?

Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve. Techs may be more familiar with the term “ram’s horn,” which is the common description given to this condition.

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Damaged Nail System

Jessica

Jessica’s Damaged Nail System rebuilds nails from the foundation to the surface.

Technique

It's Not About Pretty, It's About Healthy

by Staff

For $66 and one hour and 45 minutes of your time, the staff at Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass., will inspect your feet for calluses, ingrown nails, cracks, and other symptoms of hard use, give you a fabulous pedicure, and teach you proper care of the feet at home.

Wellness

What Is Foot Odor?

by Staff

Summertime is here and that means it’s time for open-toed shoes and perfectly polished piggies. But not everybody looks forward to the time when shoes are optional. Some people prefer to keep their shoes on to cover their feet — and an unpleasant foot odor.

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Alert Clients to the Risk of Skin Cancer on Feet

by Staff

Pedicurists are in the unique position of being able to advise clients of the risks and educate them about sunscreen use.

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Citra Essentials Kit

Nail Tek

The Citra Essentials Kit has one Citra Formaldehyde Free Nail Strengthener that naturally strengthens soft, peeling nails, and a Nail Tek Mini Crystal File with carrying case.

Wellness

What Is Subungual Hematoma?

by Michelle Pratt

Subungual hematomas are caused by injury to the nail. Most commonly this happens in two ways: either through blunt trauma or through repetitive pressure.

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Correct Painful Toenail Woes Easily and Quickly

by Staff

Heather Goodwin offers relief to clients suffering from mildly ingrown toenails and pincer nails with the application of a B/S Brace.

Technique

A Bridge Over Bitten Nails

by Staff

When nails are weary, weak, and inching toward the eponychium, a modified nail tip can be a great way to protect nails and encourage them to grow.

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What Is Arthritis Pain?

by Michelle Pratt

Arthritis is so common, it’s easy to approach it with a grin-and-bear-it attitude. However, nail services can often offer clients temporary relief from the persistent pain of arthritis.

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Playing Defense with Disease

by Rashid M. Rashid (M.D. Ph.D.)

Nail techs play an important role in protecting clients. The three Cs — cuticles, colors, and contours — can be early indicators of larger health problems.

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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

by Michelle Pratt

Painful and often persistent, plantar fasciitis can be troublesome to treat because what is necessary seems nearly impossible.

Technique

FootKiss Callus Removal Kit

Welcalm

Welcalm’s FootKiss Callus Removal Kit is a simple four-step kit that removes callus in as little as 10 minutes.

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On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn't Fly With Us

by Hannah Lee

Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.

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What Are Corns?

by Michelle Pratt

Though a common ailment, corns can often be avoided by something as simple as changing one’s shoes.

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