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Personal Trainer: Arthritis

Though more than 100 types of arthritis exist, two are most familiar: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, is often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” disease. Because of the repetitive nature of their work, nail techs are at risk to develop this form of arthritis over the course of their careers.

Wellness

Under the Microscope: Allergic Contact Dermatitis

by Staff

Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.

Wellness

Combat Career Burnout

by Anne Schlegel

Check out these four ways to get your mojo back when you’re singing the blues. Your body and mind will thank you, and you’ll be able to enjoy your career in the nail industry for years to come.

For Students

Tabletop Dust and Odor Removal

Valentino Beauty Pure

The company’s new Generation III table model delivers a smaller solution for harmful dust and odors.

Wellness

Nail Artist Chronicles Life’s Ups and Downs

by NAILS staff

A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography.

Prevention Exercise:
While standing with back straight, core tight, and shoulders back, clasp...

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Personal Trainer: Upper Back Trouble

by Staff

On top of a full day at the salon, we ride in the car, sit at the computer, watch TV, and interact with our phones. It’s a full day of poor posture, where our shoulders are pulled forward instead of held straight. Avoid the pain that is likely to develop by strengthening and stretching the upper back muscles.

Technique

8 Reasons to Join the IPA

by Staff

Founded in 2004 by the late Dr. Dennis Arnold, the International Pedicure Association advocates safe pedicuring through education and support for its members. Membership in the organization demonstrates to your clients and peers your commitment and dedication to providing safe professional pedicuring services.

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Aerovex Celebrates 25 Years, Unveils New Ventilation System

by Staff

Since 1988, Aerovex Systems has developed innovative products to provide proper ventilation appropriate for all salon chemical services. Now Aerovex is unveiling two new state-of-the-art Salon Source Capture Ventilation Systems featuring “Healthy Air” technologies. The new “Healthy Air” source capture ventilation systems combine eHEPA technology with enhanced activated carbon filtration.

Wellness

Position Hands Properly

by Staff

The Pampered Perch hand and foot support was developed by nail tech Theresa Cantu to hold clients’ hands and feet in position while she worked on their manicures and pedicures free from back, neck, and arm stress.

Switch sides, bringing your left arm out straight and then across the body. Use the right arm to...

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Personal Trainer: Shoulder Pain

by Michelle Pratt

Shoulder pain is a common complaint among techs due to the nature of our posture: In a typical day, we can spend hours hunched over a desk or a pedi tub.

While standing or sitting, fully extend your right arm until the elbow is straight in front of...

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Personal Trainer: Wrist Tendonitis

by Michelle Pratt

Any time you see “itis” attached to a word, you know it means “inflamed” or “swollen.” Wrist tendonitis, then, is the inflammation of the tendons in the wrist. Though painful and potentially restrictive, tendonitis is reversible with adequate commitment to treatment and time.

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The Right Stuff: Organized Sanitary Trays

by Staff

Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., bowls clients over with her sanitation-conscious procedures — not to mention her organizational abilities.