April 19, 2011
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Owner Thao Nguyen left a career in law to create a charming, successful nail haven from the ground up with the help of her sister Ha Nguyen.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
March 21, 2011
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Located less than 10 minutes from Washington D.C. is the RiMahni Glo Girls salon, Prince George County, Md.’s first spa created just for little girls. The mini-salon is actually located within the full-service RiMahni Glo Day Spa in Capitol Heights, Md.
Keywords: children in the salon children's services salon decor/design salon profiles
March 18, 2011
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After three successful years owning and operating a waxing studio in Banker’s Hill, Deven Taylor and Amber Lively relocated their business to nearby tourist mecca Old Town San Diego, introducing the neighborhood’s only nail, waxing, and skin care studio.
Keywords: CND On the Road OPI Products salon decor/design Shellac
February 28, 2011
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Turkish salon Misk keeps cleanliness and luxury at the top of its priority list as owner Ceren Ergun gears up to open a second location of her popular nail haven in Istanbul.
Keywords: autoclaves customer service international nails-only salons salon decor/design
February 25, 2011
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It’s amazing how a consistent theme can pull your salon’s whole look together. Perhaps counter-intuitively, the confines of a theme can make designing and marketing your salon so much easier. There’s a lot of room to be creative within any given theme, whether it’s floral or ocean or something completely different. We take a look at 16 salons that were on the same wavelengths with their design ideas, but managed to really make it their own.
Keywords: manicure areas pedicure areas salon decor/design theme salons
February 15, 2011
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The staff of The Spa at West Baden — located in the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Ind. — strives to give each guest a five-star experience. Each team member cross-trains with other therapists to ensure excellent and consistent service, says spa director Kim Allen.
Keywords: On the Road salon decor/design salon profiles
January 1, 2011
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Nail techs share their manicure station set-ups. It's a revealing look at form, function, and personality.
Keywords: manicure areas manicure stations/tables salon decor/design salon furnishings
December 1, 2010
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One of our eagle-eyed editors spotted this engaging scene in the window of Hairtique Salon and Day Spa in Skaneateles, N.Y.
Keywords: pedicures salon decor/design
November 22, 2010
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Nail techs share how they keep their work spaces clutter-free and ready to go.
Keywords: organization organizing supplies salon decor/design
November 22, 2010
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Salon owners share how they created privacy in their salons without actual walls — using drapes, dividers, or whatever else was at their disposal.
Keywords: pedicure areas pedicure furnishings remodeling salon decor/design salon furnishings
November 22, 2010
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You spend the bulk of your day sitting behind it, so you may as well find one that’s functional, beautiful, and versatile. Here are 14 of the latest designs.
Keywords: Belvedere European Touch Gulfstream Plastics manicure stations/tables opening a new salon
November 22, 2010
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Your color scheme says a lot to clients about your salon. Is it upscale? Low-key? Bohemian? Five salon owners share their true colors and the stories behind their design choice.
Keywords: remodeling salon decor/design
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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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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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
