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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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 1, 2009
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Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act needn’t break the bank and may be as simple as doing what you are already good at. Take five parts hospitality, one part research, two parts active listening, and add a dash of compassion to create a salon that’s accessible to all.
Keywords: Americans With Disabilities Act
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
November 1, 2009
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Because profit margins on retail goods are many times those of service dollars, retail is vital to the health of your business. Learn eight tricks for implementing a successful merchandising strategy — from product placement to lighting.
Keywords: merchandising retail merchandising retailing
October 26, 2009
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Daylight introduces its Slimline Manicure Lamp, created specifically with the nail tech in mind.
Keywords: Daylight manicure stations/tables manicure table lights
October 1, 2009
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In designing the spa and lounge, Dunlap went for chic simplicity and clean lines. She wanted a place where girlfriends could congregate.
Keywords: customer service Facebook marketing opening a new salon salon profiles social media
September 2, 2009
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Belava’s new Indulgence Chair is a simple yet effective accessory to the Belava Pedicure Tub.
Keywords: Belava pedicures salon furnishings
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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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 27, 2009
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Kinetics’ Nail Station Display is the perfect polish organizer and fashion item for your desk.
Keywords: Kinetics product displays retail merchandising
August 1, 2009
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San Franciscan couple Howard Hines and Maria Tan take a very hands-on approach to managing their salon, Tiptoes Nail Spa, despite juggling another full-time job and two kids.
Keywords: full-service salons marketing/promotions salon decor/design salon profiles
