You know how to convert female clients into loyal customers, but do you have the same success with men? 

Gloves seem like a good idea, and they may even comfort clients who perceive them as a sanitation standard. But, surprisingly, there are a few downsides...

White superficial onychomycosis may appear as a dusting on the tops of your clients’ toenails and requires lab results to diagnose accurately. Here’s...

Priorities shift the moment you realize you’re pregnant, and that could cause you to evaluate if you’ll continue working. Before you throw your career...

Dehydration or damage? The debate rages about the cause of white spots that appear after gel-polish removal. Your comments educate clients about what’s...

Odor in the salon is often one of the first things clients mention. Educating them about what is causing the smell could curtail concerns.

Though the name suggests a subcutaneous creepy crawler, ringworm is not a worm at all. Keep reading to learn other fun facts to share with clients who...

If time is money, think of saving it as giving yourself a raise. Examining your routine to see if you’re guilty of any of these common technical...

Beautification is our business, but what happens when a new client reluctantly reveals feet that appear to defy even our considerable skills? Learn how...

The owners of Raleigh, N.C.’s Paintbar Nails credit their immediate popularity to the support of local magazines and bloggers who were eager to...

You know your client’s manicure would last longer with a little attention at home, but is encouraging her to touch your masterpiece your best...

Tell a woman high heels cause foot problems and she’ll likely agree — but that doesn’t mean she is willing to give them up. You can...

Beau’s lines are a telltale sign of trouble. However, by the time a nail tech identifies them, the only thing left to do may be to cover up the...

Every successful salon owner faces the challenge of a new hire. How do you get the technical and business skills of a newbie to match her excitement and...

The Center for Disease Control estimates nearly 25% of the U.S. population suffers from arthritis to some degree. Learn how to make a visit to the nail...

A new way of looking at the problem of salon-related allergies and contact dermatitis can reduce the likelihood of suffering from a condition that could...

Psoriasis of the skin is a common issue, but what happens when psoriasis affects the nail? Help your clients get treatment for a condition that could be...

Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the...

The symptoms of autoimmune diseases — like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia — are often chronic but invisible, adding feelings of...

Whether a result of inexperience or bad habits, these 10 troubles tend to consistently trip up techs. Can you honestly say you have never committed any...