Julia Liou, 310-804-9953 (cell) Lina Park, 510-986-6843 URL: New Healthy Nail Salon Bill to Transform Nail Salon Industry throughout California AB 2125, signed by Governor Jerry Brown, is a key step to improving the health of nail salon workers OAKLAND, Calif.- Asian Health Services and the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative announced that the recently signed…
My nail beds are smooth and pink, but the tips are yellow. What causes this and how can I fix it? A: It sounds like your nail beds are healthy but the tips are stained, says New Orleans dermatologist Deirdre O Boyle Hooper, MD. The nicotine in cigarettes can turn your nails yellow, but I hope that s not the root of your problem. (Smoking also causes wrinkles and an…
By Shawn Bishop, Communications Specialist Dear Mayo Clinic: I have heard that a person s fingernails reveal a lot about their health. Is there any truth to that? What types of changes would indicate health problems? Answer: It s true. Your fingernails are a window to your health. Some nail changes are natural. But others can signal health concerns, especially changes…
A hands-on approach to the most common nail problems. It’s so annoying when your fingernails are all looking good and a careless little bump sends one ricocheting off into the distance. Why are nails perfect one day and decimated the next? Put it down to water – not enough, or too much, can make the world of difference. Did you know your nails are actually 18 per…
When it comes to professional nail supplies, Intrinsics has long been the preferred option for informed spa and salon owners and their service providers. That’s because they know when their clients walk through the door for a manicure or pedicure, they’re hoping for the consummate experience. With our extensive host of nail products, you’ll never disappoint them…
Obviously, none of us are perfect. Sometimes our bodies react to the things we put in (or on) them, and things can get ugly. This is definitely the case when it comes to our nails. Too much polish equals discolored fingernails if you don’t give them time to breath occasionally. Plus, too much bacteria can also result in some, well, pretty disturbing colored nails…
One of the questions that I’m often asked by readers of this blog who contact me directly is “How do I make my nails healthier?”, or “How do I keep my nails healthy?”. When it comes to nail health, there are a range of tips that you should follow and products that you should use if you’d like to improve the look of your nails. The best part is that most of these are…
Share tweet pin We dote on our nails, picking out the perfect polish color and spending a pretty penny to keep them looking beautiful. So why do we also sabotage their looks (and health) with bad habits? We turned to two of the top nail experts in the beauty industry, Katie Jane Hughes, Butter London Global Colour Ambassador, and Jin Soon Choi, celebrity manicurist…
In the fastener marketplace, Simpson Strong-Tie stands apart from the rest. Quality and reliability is our top priority. That’s why we hire PhDs, metallurgists, materials engineers, and structural engineers to create the best possible fasteners. And why each production run goes through rigorous testing to ensure our products can handle higher loads, resist corrosion…
A couple of months ago, I got acrylic nails for the first time and was surprised by how much I truly, deeply loved them. But in the back of my mind, I was worried about the removal process. It felt like every person I came into contact with was eager to express concern and a negative personal anecdote about that one time they tried acrylics. A few particularly anxiety-inducing…
Create your own salon-quality nails when you pick bright and long-lasting nail colors from OPI. With nearly every color you can imagine and special products to make your manicure or pedicure last longer, OPI is the top choice for beautiful nails. OPI started out as a small dental supply company named Odontorium Products Inc. George Schaeffer bought the company in…
Cuticles are there for a reason, like a barrier or a protection for the nail matrix,says Richard Scher, MD, a Cornell University dermatology professor. To keep that protection strong, follow these six tips. 1. Don t Cut Your Cuticles. Dermatologists say there s no good reason to cut the cuticles. Cutting them could open the door to infection or irritation. If you…
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Inspect the feet on regularly. By noticing irregularities and when it s time for routine maintenance, you can help to prevent more serious problems. The circulation slows down during the aging process, and many elderly patients don t feel their feet as well as they used to and may not notice problems that would have bothered them in the past. Keep the feet warm and…