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March 2010
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Salon Magazine
Super Sam
Sam Villa, well-known stylist and Redken's education artistic director, has expanded his self-named line of educational videos, brushes, shears, thermal tools, combs and accessories into the Canadian market. At the time of print these products were carried by distributors Concept JP and Summit Salon.
March 2010
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Modern Salon Magazine
Style Watch
Raise your hand if you have every had symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). As a salon professional, chances are you could have a run-in with this painful condition.
We asked Kevin N. Mabie, MD, an orthopedic suregon and president of Costal Orthopedic Institute in Fall River, Massachusetts, how to recognize, treat and reduce the effects of this occupational disorder.
MODERN SALON: What exactly is CTS and how can it be prevented?
KEVIN MABIE: CTS is caused by dysfunction of the median nerve that passes into the hand from the forearm on the palm side of the wrist. The result is burning or tingling in the thumb, index and middle finger. Over time, the hand, and especially the thumb, can become weak and numb.
MS: What motions do your hairdresser patients say most aggravate their symptoms?
KM: Nearly every hairdresser reports holding the arms and hands above the shoulder when combing, brushing or blow drying increases discomfort.
MS: What can salon professionals do to reduce the physical wear and tear?
KM: Minimizing the weight of a tool, like a dryer, can go a long way to relieving the effects of CTS. Shears should be in good working order so that the repetitive opening and closing of the blades does not require additional force. Look critically at your work environment, try to minimize above-shoulder motion and make sure each tool is lightweight and well maintained.
The crane handle and natural position of Sam Villa's shears reduce strain. Visit www.samvilla.com/products/shears/
