Alyssa Cink

From Ariana Grande’s classic French nail to Anok Yai’s subtle glimmer, the 2025 Oscars saw no shortage of popular nail trends. But it’s Cynthia Erivo’s mani masterpiece that continues to haunt us (in the best possible way). Featuring intricate, hand-drawn, 3-D clocks, chains, and jewels in mesmerizing golds and emeralds, nail artist Mycah Dior transformed…

“I’ve never colored my hair before. Can I get hair damage from dyeing it? What side effects of hair dye should I be aware of?”  “Does dye ruin your hair forever?” “Does dying your hair cause hair loss or make it thinner?” “Can hair dye cause cancer?” First-time coloring clients are bound to have concerns.…

In 2018, a nail technician accidentally cut a client’s toe while performing a pedicure.  The client thought it was a typical infection that would heal without medical intervention. It didn’t. Instead, it became infected, Arielle Tschinkel wrote for Shape. Still, she decided to wait it out.  After a few weeks of waiting, she went to…

You know that good nutritional guidance is key to healthy living.  With food (and information about food) being so abundantly available in the United States, one might assume that Americans eat nutritious diets. And, yes, statistics like lower stroke mortality and higher rates of cancer screening in America stand out from peer countries, Health Policy…

A young man books a consultation to address his chronic acne. As you open your mouth to discuss goals and potential solutions, he starts listing a dozen treatments he insists will kick his closed comedones to the curb: Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels. Microdermabrasion. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Radiofrequency (RF). Lymphatic drainage massages. Unfortunately, his…

In the wellness world, smells mean a lot. That’s why many massage therapists are hard pressed about finding the best-smelling massage oil (or determining how to remove smells clients don’t like). Scientists asked 225 individuals from nine diverse cultures—like hunter-gatherers and urban-dwellers—what they thought about 10 unique scents. Most agreed that vanillin, the main component…

“My hairdresser cut my hair too short!” “Does anyone know what to do with a bad haircut that’s too short?” “Any advice on how to fix a too-short haircut?” If you’ve never accidentally cut hair too short, you don’t know the gut-wrenching, heart-sinking feeling. But many of your clients have experienced this before. Like one…

Birth defects. Nervous system damage. Cancer. Eye, skin, and throat irritation. Allergies. Asthma. Dermatitis. What do these potential risk factors have in common? They’re all possible harms that could stem from exposure to dangerous chemicals in nail salons.  Meanwhile, employment in the nail industry is on the rise. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…

First-time massage clients are a big deal. That first massage appointment is your chance to make a lasting impression. Getting a massage for the first time should be the kind of experience your new massage clients rave about. Make it a positive experience, and they’ll likely become repeat customers and refer you to their friends.…