What Is Paronychia?
Paronychia may start off as a small annoyance, but it can turn into a big problem. Early detection and treatment are best defense against this potentially painful infection.
Are UV Nail Lamps Safe? How to Explain to Concerned Clients
Are your clients concerned about UV exposure from nail lamps? Here are some ways to ease their worries.
Using Crystals and Essential Oils in Wellness Practices
Crystals, stones, and essential oils have been used for centuries in healing therapies and practices. You can introduce their benefits to clients through products and services that tap into their unique properties.
by Anne Moratto
Prevention Disinfectants Named Official Disinfectant at LA Fashion Week
Prevention Wipes and Ready-To-Use Spray were close at hand at workstations and backstage at the 2022 LA Fashion Week.
How to Safely Offer Diabetic Pedicures
Nail technician, esthetician, and product developer Joy Johnson has specialized in diabetic pedicures for years. We sat down with her to pick her brain about the benefits, risks, and opportunities associated with catering your services to health-sensitive communities.
Your Salon Guest Has Cancer. Now What?
For the last 16 years, I have performed makeovers on women battling cancer and during that time, I have learned a ton of dos and don’ts. Here are 5 mistakes we may make when working with a salon client with cancer and how to correct them.
15 of the Healthiest Vegetables to Eat
Staying healthy and performing in top shape is important for your own health and the success of your business. Consider adding these vegetables to your diet to reap all of the benefits.
5 Takeaways from Life in a Pandemic
Taking a step back and evaluating the past year and a half of the pandemic’s effect on humanity is a good way to be mindful and proactive.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Foot Care, Footwear, and “Earthing”
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern talks about feet — exfoliation, callus prevention, cuticle care, masks, footwear, and the theory behind “earthing.”
What To Do — And Not To Do — If You Nick A Client's Foot
Think twice before applying a topical antibiotic to a client's wound — it may hinder the healing process.
Bellasonic Helps Clients with Mobility Issues Shape & File Between Visits
This nail grooming device is changing the way your clients do manis and pedis at home.
Disinfection Made Easier: Rejuvenate Ready-To-Use Launches in 1-Gallon Size
The larger size also offers an economical choice for users to easily refill existing spray bottles and reduce their plastic consumption, pairing green practices with an eco-friendly disinfectant.
PBA Survey Shows No Correlation Between Salons & COVID-19 Spread
The survey asked 2,532 salons to share their safety protocols, representing 19,392 licensed beauty professionals and services for over 2 million+ clients since reopening. The bottom line? Salons are safe for beauty professionals and clients.
One-Third of Americans Name Getting a Manicure & Pedicure As Top Self-Care Activity
Vagaro recently conducted a survey on self-care trends and found a third of respondents (36%) cited getting a manicure/pedicure as a self-care activity.
Bright and Clean: New Overhead Lighting System Disinfects Salon Spaces, Eliminates Pathogens
The J.Protect lighting system disinfects up to 99.9% of pathogens in indoor spaces and is safe to use when employees and customers are present.
For This Non-Toxic Salon, ‘Clean’ Isn’t Just a Buzz Word
At freecoat, the goal is to provide a fun, luxurious and clean experience for all guests so they have one less thing to worry about in their self-care routines.
How One Salon Is Innovating Customer & Worker Safety
Guy and Stephanie Coffey, founders of the national franchise Frenchies Modern Nail Care, offer new ideas to elevate salon cleanliness.