Wellness - NAILS Magazine

The Green Spa Network offers these easy-to-implement tips that can help reduce the environmental footprint of your salon.

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Secret Ingredient: Papaya

by Staff

Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.

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The Perfect Polish for Little Piggies

by Staff

The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”

onychauxis (on-i-’kawk-sis) a thickening and overgrowth of the nail

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What Is Onychauxis?

by Michelle Pratt

In and of themselves, thick nails pose no danger to a client, but they often indicate a larger problem. Techs can protect themselves and their clients if they proceed with caution.

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Posture Primer

by Michelle Pratt

If you’re like many nail techs, you go home after a long day with aches and pain in your hands, shoulders, and back. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these symptoms that are often viewed as an unavoidable side effect of being a nail tech.

Technique

Ergonomic Pedicure File

RadaPro

New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.

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Wrist-Assist

R. S. Innovations

R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.

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Sole Mate Hydrating Foot Balm

Sparitual

Find your soul mate with SpaRitual’s Sole Mate Hydrating Foot Balm. Made with 71% certified organic ingredients, the balm works to deeply repair, soothe, revitalize, and protect dry, tired feet.

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Luxurious Marine Replenishing Hand Treatment

by Staff

La~Te~Da Salon & Spa in Fort Myers, Fla. combines elements of land, air and sea in this sensory rich hand treatment.

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Indian Therapy Pedicure

by Staff

Elizabeth Ashton Ayurvedic Nail Spa, Long Beach, Calif., uses ingredients from the grocery store to create this specialty pedicure.

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Controlling Odors in the Salon

by Staff

The amount of odor is directly related to how quickly a liquid evaporates. That means preventing the rapid evaporation of liquids can lower the odor in the environment.

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Secret Ingredient: Abyssinian Oil

by Staff

Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.

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What Is Onychogryphosis?

by Michelle Pratt

Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve. Techs may be more familiar with the term “ram’s horn,” which is the common description given to this condition.