February 1, 2007
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Salons have always been centered around a beauty philosophy — but what happens when salons extend that outlook to include Mother Earth? As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.
Keywords: consultants eco-conscious salons green business LEED-certified pedicure areas
November 1, 2006
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At The Powder Room, a chic salon in St. Peters, Mo., the motto is “Life should be an experience!” And, when customers come to the salon, the experience they get is as enjoyable as having a good lunch with their best girlfriend.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
November 1, 2006
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Between the winter blues and covered shoes, you may think pedicures are reserved for the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. But, we’ll show you five salons that still sizzle even when it’s freezing.
Keywords: business building pedicures salon profiles seasonal services winter pedicures
July 1, 2006
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Environmentally conscious salon owners Maria and Gary Sigman built a green salon from the ground up in an up-and-coming neighborhood in Chicago. From organically-derived products and reclaimed building materials to yoga classes and service discounts for bike riders, Salon Echo strives to be eco-friendly in every respect.
Keywords: eco-conscious salons green salons salon profiles
June 1, 2006
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Five o’clock isn’t necessarily quitting time for all techs, stylists, and massage therapists. Salons and spas across the country have started tapping into new markets by staying open late — and not just 7 p.m. late, but 9, 10, or even 12 a.m. late.
Keywords: boutique nail salon marketing/promotions salon profiles
April 1, 2006
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Parking themselves in a neighborhood needing a nail spa, three owners capitalized on location and have sparked San Francisco’s interest in their stylish, serene suite.
Keywords: boutique nail salon salon profiles
April 1, 2006
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Anna Maria Paty faced disaster when her Florida salon was destroyed by a hurricane. The salon not only survived, but went on to thrive and grow due to the efforts of Paty and her many supporters.
Keywords: business building natural disasters salon profiles
January 1, 2006
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Old northeastern charm and manners meet a bright nail business at Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass.
Keywords: nails-only salons salon profiles
February 1, 2005
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What sets Maryland’s About Faces Day Spas & Salons apart from the rest? Well, for starters, the first location opened more than 26 years ago and is still going strong.
Keywords: salon profiles
April 1, 2004
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Twinsburg, Ohio-based Natural Beauty Salon was established November 9, 2001. As we enter our third year of business, I celebrate, reflect, and never stop moving forward.
Keywords: finding/retaining staff marketing/promotions opening a new salon opening your own salon salon profiles
December 1, 2003
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Salon Cielo provided a peaceful escape in Orlando for associate editor Erin Barajas and editor Hannah Lee.
Keywords: full-service salons On the Road salon profiles
February 1, 2003
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Brooks & Butterfield Ltd. in Northampton, Mass., is the creative brainchild of two women who wanted to create the most specialized spa in its market. With their backgrounds in the beauty industry, it was inevitable that this year-old spa would become an instant success.
Keywords: business day spa marketing/promotions opening a new salon salon profiles
February 1, 2003
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Caught between high-volume discount salons and high-end mega-spas? Rather than try to win by their rules, write your own rules geared to a more narrow and tailored clientele and create your own niche.
Keywords: boutique nail salon elderly clients men's services natural nail care opening a new salon
September 1, 1999
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A new breed of nail salon is on the horizon and the first glimpse of the future is in Beverly Hills, Calif. The future nail salon "chain" is called Hands On and the owners say they have designed a nail business that opens up a whole new realm of service-oriented, quality spa manicures and pedicures at reasonable prices.
Keywords: franchise salon profiles
August 1, 1998
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Even for the salon-squeamish male, Agosta Hair Color and Grooming for the Civilized Man is an appealing, non-threatening haven offering nail, skin, and hair products and services in a masculine setting.
Keywords: men's salons men's services salon profiles
