May 26, 2012
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True to its name, this Santa Barbara, Calif.-based salon features underwater decor, natural nails, and a boutique filled to the brim with hydrating products. The Cordova family works together to keep its seaside clients taken care of.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
May 1, 2012
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Beware: After viewing these before and after photos, whatever excuse you had for not completing that renovation project may go out the window (which coincidentally now needs to be replaced, so get on that)! You and your clients may find joy in a beautifully redone space.
Keywords: pedicure furnishings salon decor/design salon furnishings
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
March 16, 2012
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ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Keywords: energy efficient products environmental issues environmentally friendly salons green business green products
February 15, 2012
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Put your solid-colored nail file down for a few minutes to peruse these adorable decorated options.
Keywords: ASP Aspire Bio Sculpture Gel LCN Nail Files salon decor/design
February 3, 2012
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Turn passers-by into walk-in clients with a creative window display. Six salons share the displays that work for them.
Keywords: marketing/promotions polish displays product displays salon decor/design
November 21, 2011
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Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
Keywords: holiday retailing holidays salon decor/design
November 21, 2011
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Houston-based Polished Day Spa keeps customer service and creativity at the top of its priority list as owner Sharia Castillo expands the emergent spa’s already diverse menu.
Keywords: boutique nail salon salon decor/design salon profiles
July 18, 2011
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Break rooms offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the salon. Here are a few great examples.
Keywords: finding/retaining staff salon decor/design
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
May 25, 2011
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“I started with just one picture of a shoe that I liked and it snowballed,” says Rhonda Coe-Beck, owner of Nail Expression Nail Spa in Winston Salem, N.C., whose salon is covered with signs — many shoe-related, some inspirational, some plain funny.
Keywords: salon decor/design
May 19, 2011
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A peaceful retreat, Crave Nail Spa was created using eco-friendly materials and offers clients a wide range of services using natural products.
Keywords: all-natural boutique nail salon eco-conscious products eco-conscious salons salon decor/design
April 19, 2011
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Owner Thao Nguyen left a career in law to create a charming, successful nail haven from the ground up with the help of her sister Ha Nguyen.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
April 8, 2011
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Quy Ton, CEO Regal Nails, “The King of Nails,” gives a tour of the warehouse facility.
Keywords: Alfalfa Nail Supply Charlie Ton Regal Nails salon decor/design
March 21, 2011
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Located less than 10 minutes from Washington D.C. is the RiMahni Glo Girls salon, Prince George County, Md.’s first spa created just for little girls. The mini-salon is actually located within the full-service RiMahni Glo Day Spa in Capitol Heights, Md.
Keywords: children in the salon children's services salon decor/design salon profiles
