Disinfect or Sterilize? Which is Better for Salons?
To disinfect or to sterilize? That is the question I’m often asked by nail technicians and the media, however this isn’t the right question to ask. Why? It’s not about “which”, but instead “how”....
View ArticleNavigate OSHA Standards with Industry Expert, Doug Schoon
Are you confused about salon safety? Are you struggling to understand the recent keratin smoothing controversy and how it may affect your salon? You are in good company. Let the Professional Beauty...
View ArticleA Window into Doug Schoon’s Brain 24 Educational Updates in One
Over the past several years I’ve released 24 monthly Education Updates focusing on a wide range of subjects important to nail technicians and salon clients. This month, in celebration of the opening...
View ArticleThe Complexity of UV Curing
I’ve noticed that many nail professionals tend to over simplify the UV curing process for nail coatings and this is creating misunderstandings. In my opinion, UV cured nail coatings are the most...
View ArticleReducing Inhalation Exposure to Nail Salon Products
If you understand how, it is easy to improve the quality of your salon’s air and minimize inhalation exposure to potentially irritating or harmful substances. Yes, there are things you can do to...
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Why Subscribe to Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon?
What is Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon? Hi, I’m Doug Schoon. I’d like to tell you about my new series of 15 minute videos where I answer questions, dispel myths and discuss concerns of nail...
View ArticleThe Ingredient TPHP EWG Can’t Be Trusted to Provide the Facts!
I’ve read the original report about the ingredient TPHP which is used in some nail polishes. I’ve also read the so-called “analysis” by the activist group EWG or Environmental Working Group, who...
View ArticleFear-Mongers Beware!
I recently learned something hilarious that’s also really not funny at all. One of the so-called “Free” we are all now supposed to fear in nail polish is “camphor”. What? Not 100% all natural and...
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Team “Beauty and the Breast” Walks 3-Days/60 miles- Again in 2016!
“It’s crazy but I am celebrating my 15th annual 3-Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer by raising $15,000! That’s 50% more than I’ve raised in any single year, but I can do it with some help from my...
View ArticleFarce Flash
A fear-based activist group calling themselves the EWG claims nail polish makes people fat, which is laughable and typical of the silly nonsense they invent. Why? To trick people into donating money to...
View ArticleConfusion and Contradiction
The hallmarks of any profession are its’ technical terms and language. Doctors, lawyers, carpenters, florist alike… all have an agreed upon set of technical terms so they can properly communicate...
View ArticleGreat News!
Great News! Scientists have found a naturally occurring bacteria that “completely degrades and assimilates PET plastic” (used to make water bottles). This bacteria uses PET as its “sole carbon source”,...
View ArticleWhat is acetaldehyde?
What is acetaldehyde? It is a “naturally occurring carcinogen” found in most fruits and many vegetables. It exists even in “organically grown and certified” foods. So even organically grown foods also...
View ArticleThe Eponychium’s Dilemma
Nail anatomy terminology is confused and there is no shortage of competing ideas and not much clarity. Everyone seems to be confused about the names for the parts of the natural nail, even doctors and...
View ArticleWater-free Water: It’s the Safer Choice
Hello Valued Friends, My name is Ken C. Waternixer and I hope you will support my foundation’s quest to warn the public about the many dangers of water and to share the wonderful benefits of...
View ArticleChina’s Cosmetic Blacklist
The Chinese Ministry of Health blacklisted 10 domestic cosmetics alleging that they contain ingredients which discolor and injure skin. The ingredient “dexamethasone” initially shows beneficial...
View ArticleFDA and European Commission to Work More Closely on Animal Testing Alternatives
An agreement struck between the FDA and EC will allow better coordination between these two groups so they finish the peer review validation of alternative animal tests for cosmetics and personal care...
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U.S. House of Representatives Fails to Develop Nanotech Safety Research Plan
A subcommittee chaired by Representative Brian Baird has failed to develop a detailed plan for assessing the environmental and health impact posed by nanotechnology. “I am generally puzzled why more...
View ArticleInformative, New Cosmetic Safety Website Goes Live
A new website has launched: one that provides and in-depth look at cosmetic and personal care product safety. The site is sure to be very useful for consumers. CosmeticInfo.org is an extremely...
View ArticleCosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA) changes its name to...
The PCPC (previously CTFA) is a beauty, cosmetic and personal care of association comprised of more than 600 member companies. They changed their name in November, 2007, but this organization continues...
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