November 22, 2010
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Designing an exceptional pedicure area for your salon takes instincts and resources. These innovative salons use both to create pedi areas that are functional, comfortable, and draw you in with captivating salon decor.
Keywords: pedicure areas pedicure furnishings salon decor/design salon furnishings sanijet
November 22, 2010
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NAILS Magazine asked salon owners: How do you make your waiting area comfortable? Here is a selection of their responses.
November 22, 2010
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Salons get into the December holiday spirit with a slew of themed decorations. Get inspired and learn how to add a little holiday pizzazz to your own space.
Keywords: holiday decorating holidays salon decor/design
November 22, 2010
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Don’t have quite enough room in your salon for a full-fledged pedicure throne? Today’s crop of pedicure carts and footbaths offer comfort, style, and pampering for both the client and pedicurist.
Keywords: pedicure equipment pedicure furnishings pedicure products pedicure spas pedicures
November 22, 2010
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There is nothing that can more quickly relax a client (or tech) than a beautifully designed pedicure area. Peruse these pedicure areas for ideas on chair placement, ergonomics, decor, color schemes, and furniture choices.
Keywords: pedicure areas pedicure furnishings salon decor/design salon furnishings
November 22, 2010
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With as many manicure table options out there as colors of polish, it's got to be difficult to figure out what you are looking for. We've rounded up a variety of tables to help you discern which type best suits your needs.
Keywords: manicure stations/tables
November 22, 2010
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Do you have a chair or lamp in the salon that you just adore? Most nail techs do, so we asked our readers to tell us why they loved a certain furnishing.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon furnishings
November 17, 2010
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Attention-getting design and visual merchandising — the art of placing retail products in a way that increases sales — can give you a major advantage over your competition. Even if you don’t have a hefty visual merchandising budget, remember that creativity, initiative, and a sense of humor don’t carry a price tag. A visual strategist at Chute Gerdeman Retail shares 11 Dos (and a few Don’ts) to help you prepare for a successful holiday season.
Keywords: keeping your business competitive retailing salon decor/design
November 17, 2010
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The success of Barbados-based Summa Nails is evidence of owner Christine Hinds’ many years of experience as a nail tech and constant dedication to education.
Keywords: boutique nail salon continuing education international salon profiles
October 1, 2010
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By combining the efficiency of Vietnamese craftsmanship with the American expectation of a luxurious experience, owner Samantha Hanby finds a way to offer customers the best of both worlds.
Keywords: nails-only salons salon decor/design salon profiles
October 1, 2010
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“I love the idea of a salon highlighting some of its favorite OPI colors in its decor,” says Laurie March, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and project manager. March has made a name for herself custom designing pillows that match OPI polish colors.
Keywords: OPI Products pedicure furnishings salon decor/design salon furnishings
October 1, 2010
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“It’s all about you at Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa. May I have your first name?” Wow. I was taken off guard by such a pleasant phone greeting. All about me, I thought. Who doesn’t want that?
Keywords: full-service salons On the Road salon profiles
September 1, 2010
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The noteworthy salons and spas in Southcentral Alaska are proof that top-notch services aren't always hard to find.
Keywords: manicure stations/tables On the Road pedicure areas salon profiles
September 1, 2010
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Prompted by the advice of a beauty business consultant, nail tech and wellness expert Maisie Dunbar moved from her old salon to the new branded Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge.
Keywords: boutique nail salon salon profiles spas
August 1, 2010
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Orchard Nails opened in Corona, Calif., when the economy was at its worst, but co-owner Thomas Irwin says this meant the salon had “nowhere to go but up.”
Keywords: nails-only salons opening a new salon salon decor/design salon furnishings salon profiles
