Welcome to Glam Nail Diva!

We turn nail and personal care into an experience. True beauty comes from within, but at Glam Nail

Diva we want to help make sure it comes out for everyone to see. We offer manicures, pedicures and

all things nail related. We invite you to explore our site and see more of what we have to offer.

The aim of our products and services is not only to highlight and accent your natural beauty, but

also to help increase your confidence. Taking care of the body is as essential component of real

and lasting beauty today. Our product lines and services seeks to cover both decorative and care

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To disinfect or to sterilize?

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".  Salon related infections would be rare if all items used in performing nail salon services were either disposed of or they were properly cleaned and disinfected, e.g. exactly follow the label directions.  Even so, the facts are, the rate of salon related nail infections is comparatively low considering the many millions of salon services safely performed each year.  The risks have been exaggerated by some and the truth is, a client is pretty unlikely to develop an infection as a result of a salon service. Infections do occur, but fortunately not often.  In general, clients can expect a safe visit to visibly clean nail salons that practice proper cleaning and disinfection OR properly use an autoclave. Both are good solutions for the salon environment.

Regardless, having this relatively low rate is NOT an excuse for continuing business as usual; in fact a big change is needed in the nail technicians' thinking.  Unless their thinking changes, this will continue to be a big black eye for the industry; costing untold millions in lost salon service money. What a shame!  I believe the very best thing that could happen to the salon business is if all nail technicians began routinely practicing proper cleaning and disinfection. If I had three wishes for the nail salon industry, that would be my first one. WOW!   Public perception would change, salon business would soar to new heights and appointment books would always be full!  I dream of that day and believe it is coming. Nail educators and nail technicians working together can make this happen working on the Internet and at the local level, around the world; no country is exempt from this issue!

One way or another, this issue is holding back everyone in this industry. Too many salons take short cuts or use unclean/contaminated implements or files.  Some believe the solution is for salons to use autoclaves because they represent a "higher standard".  But that's not going to solve this problem.  Autoclave use can make some client's feel safer, but in practical terms; they don't make a service any safer than when proper cleaning/disinfection procedures are used.  When a salon infection occurs, it's more likely because of a failure to properly clean/disinfect; NOT because the salon didn't have an autoclave.  Failure to properly perform these procedures is the problem. It makes no sense to suggest that proper cleaning and disinfection isn't effective enough for salons. Only a certain few items can be placed in an autoclave and everything else will still require proper cleaning/disinfection, e.g. pedicure bowls, armrests, doorknobs, cash registers, plastic items, etc. 

  The Pro's and Con's of being a mobile nail technician

    You're a recently qualified nail technician and decide that being mobile is the best avenue for you to go down,

    but have you really put enough thought into what it all involves?

The Pro's

• Being able to fit your nail business around your family and commitments
• Offering a more personal service to your clients in the comfort of their own home
• Being able to work ''after hours'' and not being tied to a salons working hours
• No rent, although you will still have overheads, i.e. car insurance, fuel etc
• Being able to choose when you work
• Fitting your clients around your life instead of the other way around
• Excellent if you like to work alone
• Being your own boss without being tied to a salon lease or long contract

The Con's

• Weight of equipment, carrying bags and equipment
• Being safe in a strangers home, always make sure someone knows where you are and has a contact number for you
• Building your client base, this can be difficult when you start out being a mobile technician but you will reap rewards in the long-term
• Creating retail opportunities, this can be more difficult as you don't have a retail stand to show off your products, you will have to ''talk'' up the products and sell the benefits
• Not being able to bounce off salon colleagues if you encounter a problem
• Distractions and interruptions such as your client's children and pets
• Being out working in all kinds of weather, from hot sunshine to freezing rain

That said, being a mobile nail technician is very rewarding but also hard work, even more so if you've not had any previous business experience.
With determination and good business sense it can be an extremely lucrative business to be in.