Wellness - NAILS Magazine

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Just Say "WOW"

A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond.

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Secret Ingredient: Mica

by Staff

The term MICA comes from the Latin word micare, which means to shine or glitter.

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Secret Ingredient: Mica

by Staff

A closer look at this shiny polish ingredient.

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What Is Pterygium

by Michelle Pratt

Pterygium is a medical condition in which the skin grabs onto the nail plate and grows forward as the nails grows out. Nail techs are well positioned to identify this rare disorder in its early stages.

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Healthy Habits Start Early

by Staff

Educating teenage girls and "'tweens" about the importance of wearing shoes, clipping hang nails, and hand-washing, is one way this salon markets to the younger crowd while helping the girls earn their scouting badges at the same time.

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Preventing Burn Out Blues

by Michelle Pratt

If you’re feeling tired, apathetic, and cranky, you may need more than a good night’s sleep; you could be suffering from job burnout. Early symptoms of burnout are so common, they are commonly overlooked. Learn to identify the symptoms of burnout and develop ways to protect yourself before you crash.

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Spas Take Sleep Seriously

by Staff

To help urbanites get some rest from their non-stop schedules, New York City’s Yelo offers sanctuaries in the form of private power nap and reflexology treatment rooms.

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Angel's Hands

Angel’s Hands was designed to steady and separate the fingers of clients who have debilitating diseases.

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What You Need to Know About Ganglion Cysts

by Jenna Curry

There’s no proof that repetitive stress on the hands and wrists are the cause of ganglion cysts — benign, fluid-filled lumps — in those areas. But given the number of nail techs who develop them, the connection seems likely.

Industry News

New Law Lets California Immediately Put Nail Salons on Probation

by Staff

Since the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology began enforcing new law AB 409 on Feb. 15, 10 nail salons have already been placed on immediate probation for pedicure stations that don't meet sanitation requirements.

Business

Retail Boutique: Candles

by Staff

It’s smart to retail items that go hand-in-hand with your nail services, like polish and hand lotion, but if you go beyond these basic retail items, it can really set your salon apart from the pack. Each month, we’ll feature unique retail items that your clients will love.

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Disinfectants Defined

by Staff

You don’t need to be a microbiologist to use disinfectants, but you do need to be an educated user.

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Here, Smell This: Product Shelf Life

by Michelle Pratt

You may be able to determine if the mystery item in the back section of the fridge has gone bad by a deep, hearty inhale, but does the nose test work on salon products? Read below to learn what it's time to throw out your stock — and how to do it without harming the earth.