Nails First by Karen

Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

6 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP

I'm Obsessed With This Nail Salon That Literally So Many Famous People Go To

Woman's humiliated by nail salon after they refused to touch her when she asked for a manicure

Toxins in Nail Polish Can Affect Your Body—Here's How

This is bad news for all you devoted mani-pedi lovers out there—you'll want to avoid the salon after reading about the toxins in nail polish.

What to Eat for Healthy Hair and Nails

Check out which foods contain nutrients that help you look—and feel—better

How To Know If A Nail Salon Is Clean

When you head to the nail salon, you're looking for a relaxing time and flawless nails. What you don't want, obviously, is a nail bacterial infection. Yet most salons don't follow best practices, says a nail health inspector we interviewed. Learn what to look for, and ask on your next salon trip.

Short On Space in Your Nail Salon?

Beautifully display your most popular polishes without using precious space! Are you short on space in your nail salon? Don't worry - yo...

Things that Drive Customers Away from Nail Salons

Own a nail salon? Find out all the 'dont's' of customer experience. Technicians, general cleanliness, and even the smell. Learn how to enhance your business!

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Why, yes, the chemicals in nail salons are just as harmful as they smell

New study finds that VOCs in nail salons raise staff's cancer risk

UV lamps at nail salons don't increase cancer risk

While the risk of developing skin cancer is known to be linked with exposure to ultraviolet light, it's been less clear whether the UV lamps used in nail salons might raise the risk of skin cancer. Now, a new study suggests these lamps don't increase skin cancer risk

Start Your Own Nail Salon With These Nail Charms

Find out everything your kids need to make their nails shimmer, sparkle and shine.

Things To Watch For On Your Next Trip To The Nail Salon

We're not asking you to give up your favorite self-care habit, but we are suggesting you watch for certain red flags at your salon.

A Few Must-Haves When Opening a Nail Salon

You are excited and ready to open your nail and beauty salon! You have all your furniture, nail polish and other professional beauty supplies but you may be missing a few essential things that you never even thought of!

Patients with Diabetes: Take Care when Visiting Nail Salons

If you have diabetes, you know that good foot care is one of the most important aspects of the disease. Any small injury like a puncture wound, blister or scrape can become infected and degenerate into a serious foot ulcer if not caught in time.<br>Even something as simple as trimming your toenails mu

Is it safe to go to the nail salon yet?

Here's what you need to know before you book an appointment.

Love Is In The Air...In Your Nail Salon?

With the holiday rush over, it is finally time to breathe, right? NOPE! My next favorite holiday to prepare for is coming up - and your salo...

Your Nail Salon: Is It Clean?

A number of years ago, I set about looking for a clean nail salon in the Richmond area where I could refer my patients for manicures and pedicures. You may ask, why does a podiatrist care where patients go for manicures and pedicures? Well, the truth is, nail salons are notorious for being

11 Signs You Should Get The Heck Out Of The Nail Salon

The nail salon is a relaxing refuge (that is, when you're not seated at a ma...