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Wellness

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“The Nail Doctor” is a monthly health column written by Orville J. Stone, M.D., a dermatologist who specializes in diseases of the nail. This column is intended as a guide to help you recognize and understand common nail conditions. Remember, however, that your job as a nail technician is to beautify the nails, not to diagnose or treat physical ailments.

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Keep Fit While You Sit

by Annie Gorton

Hunching over client’s nails eight hours a day can lead to neck stiffness and back pain. Here’s how to strengthen the muscles that hold you up.

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Drugs in the Workplace: the Signs, the Struggles, the Solutions

by Staff

When drugs come into the workplace by way of an employee with an addiction problem, you have to approach it carefully and humanely.

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The Nail Doctor

by Staff

It can be very disconcerting for both you and the client to discover one or more green nails on removing her polish.

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Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

by Staff

Don’t let repetitive-motion injuries keep you from doing your job.

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Find Time For Family

by Staff

No one said it was going to be easy – but with compromise and imagination (and a microwave), you can find time for family.

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Turning Irregular Nails Into Beauties

by Annie Gorton, staff writer

Problem nail challenge a technician’s skills, but the reward is professional satisfaction for the technician and boosted self-esteem for clients.

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Be Water Wise… Not Faucet Foolish

by Jolynn Vensel, staff writer

Across the country, salons are finding that a water conservation program is an essential part of environmental awareness.

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The Eyes Have it

by By Suzette Hill

Protect your eyesight by changing the way you look at the workplace.

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Ready to Recycle?

by Staff

Everyone benefits when you start a salon recycling program – the salon, your clients, and the planet.

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A Salon Professional’s Guide to Health Insurance

by Judy Lessin

Sky-high premiums, unfair restrictions – it’s enough to make anyone sick.

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Get Your Salon Squeaky Clean

by Lisa baget, NAILS contributing writer

Imagine walking into a dentist’s waiting room and seeing ripped chairs and magazines strewn all over the place. What would you think if you were greeted by a nurse with sticky hands or soiled clothing?