May 1, 2009
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The first kids’ spa has arrived in New York, and owner and former model Daria Einhorn is using it to teach wee ones about caring for themselves.
Keywords: marketing/promotions salon decor/design salon parties salon profiles youth marketing
April 1, 2009
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In the glitzy entertainment destination of South Beach, Fla., a former model’s salons — Lace Nail Lab and Lace Beauty Lab — become high-end neighborhood hangouts.
Keywords: celebrities Essie marketing/promotions salon decor/design salon profiles
April 1, 2009
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Part of the appeal of the old-fashioned candy counter was the brilliant display methods, says Julie Shepperly, director of education for Milady. “They put everything front and center, bold and beautiful."
Keywords: organization retail merchandising retailing salon decor/design
March 1, 2009
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Industrial designer Christopher Rozek has done the seemingly impossible: He's made sanitation sexy.
Keywords: salon decor/design sanitation sterlize
March 1, 2009
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Julie Nguyen, owner and founder of Blu Water Day Spa, has plenty of experience in the beauty industry. Coming to the United States when she was 16 and building on the beauty training she received in Vietnam, she worked in hair, then nails and cosmetics, and was quickly able to purchase her own salon.
Keywords: add-on services business charity natural nail care opening a new salon
February 1, 2009
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Two University of Texas grads left the business world to open a cozy nail salon and boutique close to campus in Austin.
Keywords: boutique nail salon On the Road salon decor/design
February 1, 2009
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Lady La’s Too Nail and Hair Salon in Highland, Mich., draws clients due to its unique location. Built in the LaFontaine Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac dealership as a convenience to customers, it gets 95% of its clients from the dealership. Although only open for a few months, the salon already has repeat clients coming just for its services.
Keywords: alternative careers salon decor/design salon profiles
January 1, 2009
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Salons of this caliber generally are months, if not years, in the making. Panache Salon+Spa was created in eight days!
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design
November 1, 2008
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Joi Nail Spa in Berkeley, Calif., enriches its community with a unique assortment of services, including authentic Chinese reflexology.
Keywords: eco-conscious salons massage mommy and me manicures natural ingredients reflexology
October 1, 2008
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Managing Editor Sree Roy says, " As a new resident of Long Beach’s Belmont Shore neighborhood, I’m frequently asked for my nail salon recommendation. I'm happy to say I finally have an answer."
Keywords: boutique nail salon nails-only salons On the Road opening a new salon pedicures
September 1, 2008
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Two services each in two different salons for these two NAILS editors.
Keywords: add-on services full-service salons On the Road opening a new salon salon atmosphere
August 1, 2008
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Your nail station is one of your most valuable business tools. It is your office, your conference room, your classroom, your showroom, and sometimes even your lunchroom. It is where you do your work and spend much of your day — and you deserve to be comfortable. So what would you change about it if you could? From self-sanitizing stations to elaborately themed decor, techs defy the laws of physics, finances, and convention to come up with some innovative solutions for their individual needs.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon furnishings
July 1, 2008
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Fleur de Lys in Portland keeps it simple, cozy, and consistent.
Keywords: boutique nail salon salon decor/design salon profiles
June 1, 2008
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Light blue walls, natural bamboo elements, and a crystal chandelier give off a fresh feeling in this cute shabby chic salon.
Keywords: day spa On the Road salon decor/design Signature Services
May 1, 2008
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Tim Crowley visits a California salon designed just for men.
Keywords: full-service salons male clients men's services niche marketing On the Road
