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Wellness

Capturing Fumes at the Source

by Staff

Rid the air of nail dust, heavy odors and fumes with a Source-Capture system.

Wellness

Are Nail Biting Woes Over?

by Staff

Cosmetics marketer in the Netherlands says he's found a cure to habitual nail biting.

Wellness

Secret Ingredient: Shea Butter

by Staff

Ghanian women have used shea oil and butter for centuries to protect their skin from the dry Saharan winds.

Wellness

Sing Your Way to Clean

by Judy Lessin

“Have you sung the Happy Birthday song today?”“

Wellness

U.S. Deaths From Drug-Resistant Staph on the Rise

by Staff

Here's what to watch for and steps to stay healthy.

Wellness

Got Space? Get Yoga

by Staff

If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?

Wellness

What Is Athlete’s Foot?

by Michelle Pratt

This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. In the majority of cases, it responds well to self care.

Educator Molly Grey (left) poses with Bonnie Canavino.

Industry News

GSA Green Spa Academy Holds an Opening

by Staff

In September, GSA Green Spa Academy welcomed guests to its Grand Beginnings Celebration, where it showcased both Red Cherry Group’s Ayuroma Organic Body and Skin Care and Spa Specifics’ Organic Hands, Feet and Body Care product lines. Guests enjoyed demonstrations of advanced Ayurvedic, Asian, and North American organic spa treatments.

Business

The Wisdom to Know the Difference

by Michelle Pratt

Late clients, bad bosses, staffing woes — nail techs often face situations that are out of our control. Sometimes we are able to gain control; other times we need to resign ourselves to our limitations and learn from the experience. Balance comes from knowing the difference.

Wellness

Ouch! The Downsides of Success

by Michelle Pratt

Successful nail techs boast a loyal clientele, a respectable income, and immeasurable workplace perks. They also endure frequent neck and back pain, sore thumb and fingers, and eye strain. You can’t have one without the other – or can you? Take a look at these common maladies and see what can be done to avoid the downside of success.

Industry News

Immigrant Nail Salon Workers Win Legal Victory

by Staff

After a four-day trial in October, a federal jury awarded $182,000 in back wages, overtime pay, and damages to Susan Kim, a Korean immigrant nail salon worker who worked for seventeen years at 167 Nail Salon Plaza and was fired in March 2005 after demanding regular breaks.

Technique

Lifestyle Trends Affect the Health of Our Feet

by Katharin Von Gavel

Lifestyle factors affect the health of our feet. Obesity, poor circulation, and even the choice of shoe can lead to serious foot conditions.

Wellness

The Essence of Essential Oils

by Sree Roy

Have you been interested in adding aromatherapy to your nail service menu, but were unsure about where to start? We provide you with some handy tips on working with essential oils, plus a closer look at some of the most popular ones.

Industry News

U.S. Deaths From Drug-Resistant Staph on the Rise

by Staff

A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the number of deaths caused by MRSA staph infections in the U.S. may soon surpass the number of deaths caused by AIDS, writes the Associated Press.

Industry News

Non-Profit Groups Looking Into Toxicity of Salon Chemicals

by Staff

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded two Seattle non-profit groups $100,000 to help nail salons become more conscious of the toxicity of some of the chemicals used during business.

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