March 30, 2012
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Along with husband Keith Bui, salon owner Pauline Mai opened Polished Lounge seven years ago in the up-and-coming SoMa district of San Francisco after leaving a job in consulting.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design
February 1, 2012
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Learning from its 3-year-old sister salon (Chi Nail Bar), the newly opened Ki Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles reflects owner Fawn Ton’s experience in growing Chi, while making itself distinctive by targeting a different demographic.
Keywords: celebrities celebrity nail techs On the Road pedicure areas rockstar nails
January 1, 2012
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NAILS’ student blogger LaTia Wilson visited Salon 4 in Rockville, Md., for a spa pedicure, and she left with enthusiasm for her newly chosen field and motivation to stay focused on becoming a nail tech.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles students
November 18, 2011
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In the small town of Redmond, Ore., this cozy salon in a converted house makes you feel like a neighbor just popping in to chat over some coffee.
Keywords: Hannah Lee On the Road salon profiles
October 18, 2011
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When there’s a wedding on the NAILS staff, you can bet that the bridal nails get a huge amount of attention. My nails were custom designed by Minx in Southern California and applied by Tashina “Poochie” Green of Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio in Atlanta.
Keywords: bridal nail art bridal styles full-coverage nail coatings Minx Nails On the Road
October 4, 2011
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Open for less than a year, this urban chic salon has a cool vibe that meshes well in its up-and-coming Brooklyn neighborhood.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles
August 17, 2011
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Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.
Keywords: business On the Road salon profiles Vietnamese salon industry
July 21, 2011
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When visiting the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, we couldn’t just stop at just one salon since we don’t get over that way too often. Follow along as we discover unique salons in D.C., central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
Keywords: children's services hiring nail technicians Maisie Dunbar On the Road salon profiles
June 22, 2011
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This quaint single-tech salon right off the beaten path in downtown Austin, Texas, is an urban oasis for hand and feet treats.
Keywords: Bio Sculpture Gel On the Road salon decor/design salon profiles
June 15, 2011
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Answering the call for a boutique nail salon in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, Shine offers a clean atmosphere, homemade scrubs, and is consistently on top of the latest nail trends.
Keywords: boutique nail salon China Glaze CND Earthly Body essie
April 19, 2011
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The minute you walk into this organic-inspired salon in Chandler, Ariz., you feel relaxed, pampered, and surrounded by good friends.
Keywords: boutique nail salon On the Road retail boutique items retailing salon profiles
March 18, 2011
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After three successful years owning and operating a waxing studio in Banker’s Hill, Deven Taylor and Amber Lively relocated their business to nearby tourist mecca Old Town San Diego, introducing the neighborhood’s only nail, waxing, and skin care studio.
Keywords: CND On the Road OPI Products salon decor/design Shellac
February 15, 2011
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The staff of The Spa at West Baden — located in the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Ind. — strives to give each guest a five-star experience. Each team member cross-trains with other therapists to ensure excellent and consistent service, says spa director Kim Allen.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design salon profiles
January 13, 2011
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A one-stop shop, Nails Icon in Montclair, Calif., boasts a bustling retail area, clean, affordable services, and isn’t afraid to stay open ’til 1 a.m. for mani-pedi parties. The owner credits the salon’s customer service as key to surviving the recession.
Keywords: nails-only salons On the Road pedicure areas retail boutique items salon profiles
January 1, 2011
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Nail tech Simmy Bredal-Bell visits Platinum Nails in Monroe Township, N.J.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles
