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112 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2015 Online education company Salon Gurus has launched a new program, Nail Technicians Working with Physicians, written by Denise Baich, a Medical Nail Technician with experience working in this setting. The Nail Technicians Working with Physicians program explores three scenarios for working with medical personnel and ofers advice on how to proceed along each career track. The program covers: 1) developing a successful and proftable salon referral relationship with physicians and podiatrists; 2) working for a physician or podiatrist in his or her ofce or medispa; and 3) working in a clinical setting in the medical or podiatric industry. "The program is designed to help nail technicians who are considering working with physicians make this important decision," says Baich. For more information, go to www.salon-gurus.com or email info@salon-gurus.com. Online Course Explores Working With Physicians Premium Nails has repackaged one of its most popular items — Voilà Elite Lacquer Topcoat. Apply Voilà over polish for a super- shiny, non-yellowing, chip-resistant fnish. Nails are dry to the touch in 60 seconds and dent-proof in just fve minutes. Your clients will love their "just polished look" days after their appointment. In addition to professional sizes, Voilà comes in a .125-oz. bottle that's perfect for retailing. For more information, go to www.premiumnails.com. The term onychogryphosis, also called "ram's horn," describes nails that are thick, curved, and discolored, with debris beneath the nail. The curve may appear at the free edge, wrapping around and under the digit, or it may start near the cuticle, causing the nail to jut out at a severe angle. Onychogryphosis is often caused by trauma or repetitive micro- trauma to the nail or matrix. It might result from ill-ftting shoes, or in extraordinary cases, damage to the ulnar and median nerves. Onychogryphosis is rarely cured, but it can be controlled. Treatment depends on the cause. For example, direct trauma to an isolated nail or matrix can be permanent, and patients may opt to have the nail permanently removed. However, if the condition is caused by repetitive micro-trauma, such as from shoes or cleats, then avoiding the pressure can sometimes improve the condition. In general, nails should be cut short and fled down. Topical medications that contain urea are sometimes prescribed to reduce the thickness of the nail and soften the surrounding tissue. Assuming the client has provided a release from her doctor, techs may take conservative measures to keep the nail trimmed and smooth. For more information about this topic, log on to www.nailsmag.com/encyclopedia and search "onychogryphosis." Look It Up: Onychogryphosis Baich Voilà Dries Quickly for a Long-Lasting Shine