When the weight of the body lands on a swollen nerve, it can be debilitating. Learn the symptoms and alert clients to this common problem that develops in...

When the weight of the body lands on a swollen nerve, it can be debilitating. Learn the symptoms and alert clients to this common problem that develops in...

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...

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...

We polled women ages 18-59 to find out what foot conditions gave them the most aggravation. Read their answers to learn how you can position yourself as...

What do you do when you have a health issue that doesn’t go away? We spoke to four nail techs who haven’t let their illness deter them from their dreams.

When a disease is as common as diabetes, it’s easy to forget that diabetic foot care is hardly a routine matter. Educate yourself on the serious issues...

Creating a perfect experience for your clients is an admirable goal, but it could be a liability if taken to an extreme. Is perfectionism preventing you...

They say age is all in the mind, but for those of us who have celebrated a half-century or more, we know the body doesn’t always agree. How does a nail...

The benefits of a dry manicure may be obvious to techs, but clients are often understandably resistant. Bring them onboard by selling an experience just...

A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing and can potentially cause a lot of trouble, as in the case of ingrown nails. Do you know how to respond to...

Onycholysis is a relatively common condition where the nail plate separates from the nail bed. Sometimes the only treatment required is a gentle touch...

Salon best practices include handwashing before every service — both for the client and the tech. But why bother when a squirt of hand sanitizer can kill...

Back when everyone was wearing acrylic nails, it was pretty easy to determine the cause of lifting. Today, with so many different products on the market,...

This seemingly misnamed annoyance is so common, it’s likely to be present on nearly every client. The good news is you can teach clients how to care for...

With the continued competition in the nail industry, it’s crucial to distinguish your salon from the other guy’s. Some owners have found success by...

One satisfying aspect of being a nail tech is the before-and-after experience we see on every set of hands. But what happens when the transformation...

With the latest advances in technology, it’s possible to offer clients cosmetic solutions that were unavailable in the past — including toenail...

In an industry where customer service is king, nail techs don’t always have the luxury of speaking their minds. But that doesn’t stop us from imagining...

Make sure your clients’ heels are healthy and smooth so they dare to be bare. These five treatments will fight dry skin and give your clients beautiful,...