January 1, 2010
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Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
Keywords: ergonomics pedicure areas pedicure spas pedicures salon decor/design
January 1, 2010
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In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Marie Davis takes us to All Polished Up! in Dallas, Ore.
Keywords: home salons salon decor/design salon profiles
January 1, 2010
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In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Teresa Shackleton gives us a tour of Tee's Nail NV in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Keywords: home salons salon decor/design salon profiles
January 1, 2010
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In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Shannon Arnold takes us to the Flip Flop Beauty Shop in Cooper Plains, N.Y.
Keywords: home salons salon decor/design salon profiles
January 1, 2010
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Near the University of Oklahoma, tucked away among the bars and restaurants in an area known as Campus Corner, is Vivian Gilbert Mani Pedi Plus.
Keywords: boutique nail salon salon decor/design salon profiles
December 15, 2009
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Pantone: Turquoise transports us to a tropical paradise while offering a sense of protection in stressful times
Keywords: fashion nails and fashion salon decor/design seasonal nail art trends
December 1, 2009
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Cindi Rice’s philosophy of one-on-one attention at The Nail Sanctuary has ensured that the owner-designed-and-operated salon’s appointment book is filled up to a year in advance.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
November 1, 2009
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Current and former salon owners share their personal insights on the things they would go back and change, if only they could.
Keywords: business commissions hiring nail technicians manufacturers educators opening a new salon
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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About a year ago I was visiting my mom in North Carolina. She wanted to get a pedicure so I grabbed a copy of the local monthly Skirt. There was an ad for Polished Nail Bar. We went in for services, but I didn’t call ahead and tell them I was coming. (Meaning, I was incognito — not Hannah the editor of NAILS, just Hannah the girl who was taking her mom to get a pedicure.) After our services, I introduced myself to the owner and promised to come back on an “official” visit next time.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design salon parties
September 1, 2009
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European Touch, best known for its pedicure spas, now offers a line of sophisticated salon furnishings and useful appliances.
Keywords: European Touch manicure stations/tables pedicure equipment pedicure furnishings pedicure spas
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
September 1, 2009
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Upscale art galleries typically showcase work in a variety of mediums — there’s clay, charcoal, and, of course, various kinds of paint. But one European artist is making a name for herself using a medium that’s near-and-dear to all of our hearts: nail polish.
Keywords: OPI Products polish alternatives salon decor/design
September 1, 2009
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Managing editor Sree Roy visits Talons Nail Evolution in Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design
August 25, 2009
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Spa product manufacturer Universal Companies has partnered with kitchen and bath company Kohler to offer distinctive water fixtures for salons, like the pedicure spa shown here.
Keywords: pedicure spas salon decor/design Universal Companies
