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Nail Anatomy 101

WEBThe nail root and matrix are protected by the proximal nail fold, which is the fold of skin at the base of the nail. Above the proximal nail fold, the white half moon at the base of the nail is the lunula, which is an extension of the matrix. Because the nail plate is still hardening as it grows over the lunula, it is soft and easily damaged.

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King County’s Healthy Nail Salon Project

WEBLaurie Foster is the Healthy Nail Salon Project coordinator with the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County (LHWMP), and she is working closely with community outreach specialist Tram Duong with the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle to help build connections with Vietnamese salons to create informational …

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10 Common Nail Myths Debunked

WEBMyth 1: Eating gelatin will strengthen weak nails. While it’s true that nails are made of a protein called keratin and that gelatin too is a protein, there’s never been any scientific proof that gelatin does anything to strengthen nails. By the same token, despite the fact that there are trace amounts of calcium in the nail, downing more

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Nurses and Nails

WEBThe definition of artificial fingernails includes, but is not limited to, acrylic nails, all overlays, tips, bondings, extensions, tapes, inlays, and wraps. Nail jewelry is not permitted. Nail polish, if worn, is well maintained. Chipped nail polish is not allowed.”. While quite detailed, the fingernail section of the dress code is in keeping

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Protecting the Health of Chronically Ill Clients in the Nail …

WEBCleanse the feet thoroughly with a gel cleanser using massage movements; use a brush with gel cleanser under the free edge of the toenails. Rub the cleanser into the feet. Trim and shape the nails. Apply scrub and rub into the feet focusing on the calluses. Remove the scrub with a warm, wet towel.

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The Truth About Hormones and Nails

WEBSince this monthly change is a cyclic movement of the hormones, it creates the overall structure of the client’s nail. “Nails don’t change every month with a woman’s period,” says Schoon. Schoon says that in order for hormones to be the culprit of a change in the nails, the change in hormones needs to exist for a period of four to six

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CDC Announces New Guidelines for Nail Salons

WEBby NLS Staff | June 10, 2020 |. On Monday, the CDC released new guidelines for nail salon employers and employees reopening in the wake of COVID-19. Employer information for nail salons includes: > Creating a COVID-19 Workplace Health and Safety Plan. > Identify where and how workers might be exposed to COVID-19 at work.

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A Salon Professional’s Guide to Health Insurance

WEBThe additional amount is 100% your responsibility. Let’s say you’re on an 80/20 plan and your doctor charges $100 for an office visit. It may be that your policy allows a maximum of only $80 for an office visit. In that case, your insurer would pay 80% of $80, or $64. The remaining $36 is your responsibility.

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Debunking Nail Myths with Scientist and Nail Expert Doug Schoon

WEBOne pervasive myth addressed during the presentation was the belief that nails need to "breathe" occasionally to maintain their health. Schoon clarified that the nail matrix, responsible for creating new nail cells, receives 100% of its required oxygen from the bloodstream, rendering the notion of nails requiring external oxygen entirely false.

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Something to Talk About: Beau’s Lines

WEBYou: Well, Beau’s lines can appear because of an external physical trauma, like a hammer hitting the nail, but since you have lines in the same place on multiple fingers and toes, it’s likely the Beau’s lines are a result of a systemic problem. That could mean a vitamin deficiency or you may have had a really high fever a few months ago.

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The History of Nail Care: 1803-2003

WEB1880: Following the cues of reigning beauties Sarah Bernhardt and Lillie Langtry, women tint their nails and skin with food colorings and berry juices — but only in privacy, due to the rigid social rules of the time. 1892: Dr. Sitts’ niece brings nail care to women, and the Sitts method reaches the United States. Salons spread and cater to …

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Autoclaves Demystified

WEBUSER TIPS: • Clean the implements beforehand with a brush, warm. water, and liquid soap, and rinse. • Don’t overload the unit. • Perform monthly spore tests to ensure the unit’s. effectiveness. • Purchase a spare seal. Seals do not fail often, but it’s. wise to plan ahead to avoid any downtime.

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New Certification Course for Nail Technicians on Infection …

WEBVirox Technologies Inc., creators of Prevention Disinfectants, announced in a statement the company launched a new complimentary course designed to help nail technicians and other beauty professionals maintain a germ-free workplace.Created by a team of infection prevention experts, this online training provides fundamentals and best …

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Day 190: Neon Floral Nail Art

WEBNuri Martinez, Salon M, Florham Park, N.J. Nail Artist San Sung Kim's Creativity Shines in Her Work

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Salon Sanitation: For The Health Of Your Business

WEBLa Magna: Salons must sanitize to survive in the ‘90s. Nail professionals should make their sanitation procedures very clear to their customers by putting up signs. Megna: Salon sanitation is the biggest issue facing the nail care industry today. Consumer-health interests are at an all-time high and will only increase.

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Servicing Clients With Special Medical Needs

WEBThis is the first article in a three-part series about servicing clients with special medical needs. Blocked Pathways. A client who has poor circulation has veins or arteries that are somehow obstructed, either by debris, constriction, or hardening, or as a result of another disease such as diabetes. When circulation is impaired or weak, oxygen

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Year of the Orchid

WEBPantone announced that Radiant Orchid will be the color of the year for 2014. “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal, and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of …

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NYFW F/W 2015: Jamberry Goes Red

WEBLast night a different kind of fashion show took place in New York. Jamberry s collaboration with the American Heart Association s Go Red For Women campaign culminated in the Red Dress Collection runway show.

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Woman Awarded $3.1 Million After Contracting Herpes at Salon

WEBA Westminster, Colo., woman who received a manicure at Top Nails in Aurora, Colo., has been awarded $3.1 million after a jury found she contracted herpes from unsterilized tools. Kristina Preston, 29, said she contracted the virus when she visited the salon in 1998 for her first professional manicure. Preston told ABC News that after she …

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