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.
Keywords: marketing/promotions On the Road promoting your services salon parties salon profiles
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.
Keywords: add-on services business charity natural nail care opening a new salon
February 1, 2009
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Butter London’s upbeat, hip nail stores in airports make wait time more enjoyable.
Keywords: Butter London salon chains salon profiles
February 1, 2009
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The newly opened Vanity Beauty Lounge in San Francisco is part sexy boudoir, part Manhattan lounge, and all nails-focused glamour. The design of the manicure-pedicure area of the 1,400-sq.-ft. salon makes it the ideal place for bachelorette parties and a dramatic escape from the pressures of the Financial District where the salon is located.
Keywords: pedicure areas remodeling salon decor/design salon furnishings salon profiles
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
December 1, 2008
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Paint Nail Boutique in Chicago enjoys the best of two worlds: The feeling is equal parts old-fashioned suburb and hip, trendy city.
Keywords: salon profiles
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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Location breeds a handful of challenges and rewards for Island Girl Nails in Clinton, Wash.
Keywords: business salon profiles
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
September 1, 2008
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A pair of sisters write their own fairy tale success story with quick-and-easy manicuring at Tootsies in Denver.
Keywords: business salon profiles
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
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
