POLISH WITH PURPOSE: WE WANT TO EMPOWER OUR NAIL SALON COMMUNITY
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POLISH WITH PURPOSE: WE WANT TO EMPOWER OUR NAIL SALON COMMUNITY
What is Michigan Healthy Nail Salon Cooperative (MHNSC)?
The MHNSC is a group of researchers and students from the University of Michigan that partners with the Asian American and nail salon communities.
Through advocacy, education, and research, we work to investigate and raise of health and safety issues faced by nail salon owners and employees and work together to find solutions to these issues.
Our Pillars
Nail salon workers are routinely exposed to harmful chemicals found in everyday products like polishes, removers, and adhesives—many of which can impact respiratory health, skin, and long-term well-being.
The Research eLearning Portal is an interactive platform designed to support a study on improving chemical health and safety in nail salons. Through engaging, mobile-friendly modules, it equips workers and owners with the knowledge and tools needed to reduce exposure and implement safer practices.
Publications From Us
(Le*, Rosemberg*, Sturgis & Siracuse, 2022)
(Ward, Le, Shannon & Rosemberg, 2022)
MHNSC Featured Article
What does it take to create a safer nail salon? Follow one owner’s journey as she adopts new practices through a U-M training program—improving conditions for both her team and her clients.