June 29, 2012
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Sisters Castle and Lauren Searcy built their business from the ground up, opening their very first salon, Tootsies Nail Shoppe, in 2006. After hard work and diligent cross-promoting, they now run two salons, a certified nail school, and a barbershop, all under the Tootsies brand.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles staff training
June 28, 2012
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The bohemian beach town of Tulum, Mexico isn’t exactly known for its salon services. But MayaSpa Wellness Center had manicures and pedicures on its salon menu so I decided to give it a try.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles
June 20, 2012
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Known as the place to go in Dallas for gel-polish manicures, this hip and trendy salon is situated in the lively center of McKinney and Lemmon, an old neighborhood-turned-hot spot.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design salon profiles
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
April 23, 2012
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Run by nail tech Terri Silacci, Nail Candy Lounge gives clients out-of-the-box nails and all the sweets they can eat. This small Monterey, Calif.-based salon made a big splash in the fashion world last year with its snakeskin pedicure.
Keywords: salon profiles
March 29, 2012
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After a successful career as a makeup artist, Vancouver salon owner Mika Morris segued into nails. Social media, creativity, and flexibility helped this beauty industry entrepreneur rise to the top.
Keywords: Canada salon profiles
February 6, 2012
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Torrance, Calif.-based salon Gemist, owned by nail artist Meg Kaehler, incorporates Japanese-style services for customers, attracting an international clientele and those who favor nail art over nail maintenance.
Keywords: Japanese culture salon profiles
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
December 21, 2011
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It’s that piece you can’t live without. That special pedicure chair that fits the contours of your back so perfectly well, or that communal nail bar where clients circle for quick chats, or even that snazzy retail shelf bringing in extra dollars every month. It’s the item that makes the greatest impact on your day, and here’s why you’re thankful for it.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon furnishings salon profiles
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
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
November 5, 2011
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With a creative twist to its menu that draws interest but maintains simplicity, 20 Lounge offers memberships that deliver a range of perks to clients. In a $3 million campaign to grow the franchise, this nail bar presents an educational and laid-back experience from open to close.
Keywords: franchise salon profiles
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
September 28, 2011
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With style and dedication to “no-chip” services, Gloss Nail Spa was the first business to open in a newly developed Milwaukee neighborhood, and it has no plans to leave.
Keywords: salon profiles
August 19, 2011
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You might recognize the name Alisha Rimando from her many years on the competition circuit and as a much-sought-after international educator. Well now she’s married and working at Red Door Spas as the national training director of nail services. And she’s looking for more than a few good techs to join her.
Keywords: hiring nail technicians salon profiles
