Wellness

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As I See It: The Great National Wash-Up!

by Cyndy Drummey

I’m suggesting that as an informal movement to prepare ourselves for whatever new or old clients come through our doors, we designate October National Wash Your Hands Month!

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Diagnosing Diabetes

by Suzette Hill, contributing editor

Diabetes isn’t just on the rise in this country: It’s skyrocketing. Not only are more people getting diabetes, but they’re developing it younger than ever. With an estimated six million people undiagnosed, doctors recommend all at-risk people take the simple and fast test.

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Long Nails and Nursing Don't Mix

by Suzette Hill

What infection control personnel say common sense has long indicated is now being proven by research: Health care workers with artificial nails and long nails are more likely to harbor harmful bacteria on their hands.

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As I See It, Take A Lunch!

by Cyndy Drummey

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Cardiovascular Disease

by Suzette Hill

Overweight? Get too little exercise? Eat more fatty foods than you know you should? Smoke? Cholesterol a little (or a lot) high?

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Acrylic Ingredient Under Scrutiny In Europe

by NAILS Staff

NAILS has learned from correspondence from the U.S.-based Nail manufacturers Council and an interview with industry chemist Dough Schoon that an ingredient commonly found in acrylic systems called benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is under scrutiny in several European countries because of a regulatory classification issue.

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The Nail Doctor

by Dr. Richard K. Scher, MD

The Nail Doctor discusses throbbing nails, tumors, young clients, and arthritis medication.

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Are You Allergic to Work in the Salon?

by Suzette Hill

Understand your risk of allergic and irritant reactions to the products you work with and you can probably prevent problems before they start.

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In a Female-Dominated Industry, We're Hard Hit by Breast Cancer

by Suzette Hill

One out of every nine women will develop breast cancer, which means one in nine nail techs will probably develop breast cancer too. The beauty industry has rallied behind the cause of awareness and research, but how does our industry of predominantly women address the disease on a personal level?

• Business

The Doctor is “IN” - Establishing a Salon-Doctor Relationship

by Suzette Hill

Finding a good doctor is like finding a good nail technician – people want a personal referral from someone they trust. If you’re still looking for Dr. Right, here are some suggestions from physicians and nail techs who’ve made referral relationships work.