Professionals disagree on the safety of contact lenses in the salon, but technicians need to be aware of the proper care and potential hazards of contacts.
Ingrown nails are most common on the big toes because people wear tight shoes that press on the skin around the big toe, jamming it into the side of the nail.
If the volume of mail we receive from mothers-to-be is a fair gauge, there is growing concern among nail technicians that their health and livelihood may be at stake by working with salon chemicals.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome doesn’t have to mean the end of a nail career, but if you suffer from tingling, numb, or aching hands, adjust your working technique and see a doctor.
Knowing what to do with special needs clients before they walk through the door will make both you and the client more comfortable and the service more meaningful.