Anna's Nail Salon

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!

5 DIY Pedicure Tips That Will Save You Time and Money

Get salon-quality results in the comfort of your own home.

6 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP

Is your nail salon safe?

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

Your Nail Polish Color Could Be Making You Eat More

Your nail polish color could be impacting the amount of food you eat.

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.

How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

Special Report: Cutting Corners: Danger at the nail salon

A simple trip to the nail salon can lead to infection and nerve damage and even death, as explained in this special report.

How nail salons are trying to be less wasteful by going waterless

This nail trend is catching on the U.S., with salons from New York to California ditching water in their practices. It makes for businesses that are both more sustainable and more sanitary.

The Secret Truth About Nail Salons

Currently there are few published scientific studies showing the relationship between the use of nail products by salon workers and health problems.

UV Light From Nail Salon Dryers May Provoke Lupus Lesions

Nail salon drying lamps that emit ultraviolet light may contribute to periungual cutaneous lupus erythematosus lesions, according to case reports detailed in a recent publication.

CDFIs and Nail Salons: A Partnership to Improve the Health of Low-Income Workers

Our new partnership explores the role of community development finance in improving the health of low-income nail salon workers.

You Could Be Risking an Infection With Dip-Powder Manicures

Nail dipping, or dip powder nails, is a long-lasting manicure trend that's grown in popularity over the last couple years. It's not a new technique; it's been around since the 90s.

Nail technicians are up to '100 TIMES more at risk of cancer'

A study of six nail salons in Colorado found their air contained formaldehyde at levels beyond what is deemed safe to avoid squamous cell carcinoma, nasopharyngeal cancer or Hodgkin's lymphoma.

How to Choose an Ethical Nail Salon

If you've read the New York Times reports on abuses and health violations in nail salons, you'll never look at the industry the same way. Knowing that a salon you frequent treats its employees...

How to Make Nail Polish

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Consider This Before Trying Powder Dip Nails

While skincare and makeup are probably the first categories that come to mind when you think “clean beauty,” a third group is also on the rise: nail care. The search for non-toxic nail polish has led many to trade acrylics and gels for powder dip…