December 1, 2009
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Contributing writer Michelle Pratt visits Bijou in Skaneateles, N.Y.
Keywords: boutique nail salon On the Road salon profiles
November 1, 2009
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The Paris-inspired salon The Pampered Girl is co-owned by friends and former coworkers Christina Yang and Alexandra Armstead. In divvying up the responsibilities and bringing new ideas to the table, they’re finding that two heads are better than one.
Keywords: marketing/promotions salon decor/design salon profiles
October 1, 2009
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In designing the spa and lounge, Dunlap went for chic simplicity and clean lines. She wanted a place where girlfriends could congregate.
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September 1, 2009
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Under owner Misha Parham’s direction, My Sassy Nail Spa in Washington, D.C., has come to specialize in parties that include martinis, pole dancing, and tattoos.
Keywords: customer service salon decor/design salon profiles theme salons
August 1, 2009
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Philadelphia nail tech Lisa Bautista-Sellers penned this touching letter to honor her first salon -— with its wonderful clients and caring coworkers.
Keywords: customer service elderly clients salon profiles
July 1, 2009
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From salon to nail school to high school vocational training, what started out as a slow-growing investment has now boomed into a still-growing “family” of nail techs.
Keywords: education salon profiles
June 1, 2009
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At Sundrops Nail Spot, salon client-turned-owner Stephanie Coulston provides the services she remembers as a child.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles Signature Services theme salons
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.
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May 1, 2009
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I knew I’d fallen hopelessly down the wondrous nail-salon-industry rabbit hole when my friend Claire’s birthday was approaching and my first suggestion was to throw her a pedicure party. Claire fell in love with the idea too, and, after confirming a date with one of my favorite salons, The Nail Bar in Hermosa Beach, Calif., the invitations quickly went out.
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April 1, 2009
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Employing a "service-step" system and inventive nail bar set-up, Naturals in Gloucester, Virginia handles clients' natural nail care with ease.
Keywords: boutique nail salon natural nail care On the Road salon profiles
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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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: salon profiles
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.
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February 1, 2009
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Butter London’s upbeat, hip nail stores in airports make wait time more enjoyable.
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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.
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