Pointed & Polished

In this conversation, Christine and Michaela discuss the importance of healing from the inside out and the role of nutrition in overall health. They explore the connection between nail health and chronic illness, as well as the frustration of symptom-focused healing. Michaela shares her personal journey to healing and the challenges of identifying allergic reactions. They also discuss the importan...

Dr. Brandon Adler, a dermatologist specializing in contact dermatitis, discusses the topic of acrylate allergies in nail products. He explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and severity of these allergies, highlighting the impact they can have on individuals' quality of life. Dr. Adler also addresses the issue of cross-reactivity and the potential consequences of acrylate allergies in other products an...

Intro to my education series - Emphasizing that it's not just about creating beautiful nails but understanding infection control, cleaning protocols, and recognizing nail diseases. It's time to challenge the notion that licensing is unnecessary. I share my frustration with the disregard for these essential aspects and call for higher, universal standards in nail education. The Polished Nail Pro Co...

@deliasnailstudio on instagram Nail Allergies Disease and Disorders Community Today I have a chat with Delia Caruso of Delia’s Nail Studio. I met Delia through my amazing supportive facebook group and I always appreciate her sharing any resource she comes across. She has leveraged her extensive knowledge and research of nail allergies to benefit her business and offer tailored services to her loya...

This past week I was beating myself up for being inconsistent with my posts and episodes here. Lately, life stressors have taken me out of my creative zone and I was really worried about how I could show up best for you all this week.  Luckily, the nail universe really showed up for me and reinforced my latest message for me and I was glad to share that with you all. I received messages from some...

Barehands.us @bareyourhands Suzanne Shade is the founder and creator of the Bare Hands Dry Gloss Manicure kit. Our conversation explores the benefits of using a quality nail oil. Going natural even for a short time can have some long term benefits to your health if you suffer from acrylate allergies. Takeaways:1. Mindset plays an important role in our healing process. I know it’s so hard to resist...

Welcome to Pointed & Polished, where beauty meets health.  I’m Chrisitne, your local manicurist and nail allergy specialist.  Like too many others, my allergy to nail products made my options for beautiful nails limited. The lack of education around this topic and the negative health effects I faced greatly affected my career as a nail tech.  So it has become my mission to make this common occurre...

Christine shares her personal journey with nail allergies and why she is so dang obsessed with them! She discusses the rapid growth of the Facebook group and the collaboration with the USC Keck School of Dermatology. Christine emphasizes the importance of education, understanding allergens and ingredients, and protecting oneself and clients. She reassures listeners that everything will be okay and...

Christine S is a licensed nail tech with a specialization in hypoallergenic and natural nail services that serve sensitive clients like herself. Join us for conversations around all things nails! This podcast explores the importance of nail health, chemistry, trade, and our deep love of nail polish.  www.facebook.com/groups/allaboutcrylateallergies Get full access to Pointed & Polished: The True P...