1. Mans’ nail art must-haves include glitter, metal studs, Swarovski crystals, rhinestone wheels, jewelry chains, and mineral make up.
2. Even the UV lamp, nail art tool holder, and table lamp have been decorated in Hello Kitty paraphernalia.
3. His portfolio is housed in a Hello Kitty binder while inspirational nail art books are protected in Hello Kitty covers.
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE
Table of Topaz Woodruff, The Nail Cabaret, Charlotte, N.C.
1. The spinning Lazy Susan, from Crate & Barrel, keeps items organized and accessible. 2. A mesh organizer from Office Depot holds various nail implements and products. 3. The paint holder is from Michaels.
1. The spinning Lazy Susan, from Crate & Barrel, keeps items organized and accessible.
2. A mesh organizer from Office Depot holds various nail implements and products.
3. The paint holder is from Michaels.
SUPPORT SYSTEM
Table of Anna Schmidt, Nalis by Anna! Maumee, Ohio
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight. 2. Schmidt’s frequently used products are stored in a zebra-patterned suitcase, which when not in use stays out of the client’s view.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight. 2. Schmidt’s frequently used products are stored in a zebra-patterned suitcase, which when not in use stays out of the client’s view.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
MANI TABLE 2.0
Table of Tracey Lour, Cape Town, Africa
1. The keyboard tray of this former computer desk now holds nail implements. 2. A stereo and nail prep products are stored where the computer tower would have gone. 3. Wall-mounted storage units hold items like polish and swatched nail tips.
1. The keyboard tray of this former computer desk now holds nail implements.
2. A stereo and nail prep products are stored where the computer tower would have gone.
3. Wall-mounted storage units hold items like polish and swatched nail tips.
L-SHAPED ELEGANCE
Table of Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz
Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi, Portland, Ore.
1. The pedicure chair is adjacent to the L-shaped manicure section, and up three steps from the floor. 2. The cut-out used to be a working stainless steel pedicure basin, but the previous nail tech didn’t design it to code. So Gonzalez-Kurtz had the pipes and faucet removed, opting instead to use a disinfectable rectangular dishwashing bin,
which she places inside the
original basin. 3. Gonzalez-Kurtz sits
here, in this gray chair.
1. The pedicure chair is adjacent to the L-shaped manicure section, and up three steps from the floor.
2. The cut-out used to be a working stainless steel pedicure basin, but the previous nail tech didn’t design it to code. So Gonzalez-Kurtz had the pipes and faucet removed, opting instead to use a disinfectable rectangular dishwashing bin,
which she places inside the
original basin.
3. Gonzalez-Kurtz sits
here, in this gray chair.
"U" Is for Useful
Nail Table of Liz Hyerstay, Mujeres Salon and Spa, Eugene, Ore.
1. Storage units are in place for items that won’t fit in the U-shaped tables (a Costco find). 2. Basics like brushes, gel, and cleanser are kept close at hand.
3. Extra brushes, sanitized implements (in the blue metal box), and Light Elegance gel polish and glitter color swatches are stored in an easily accessible drawer.
1. Storage units are in place for items that won’t fit in the U-shaped tables (a Costco find).
2. Basics like brushes, gel, and cleanser are kept close at hand.
3. Extra brushes, sanitized implements (in the blue metal box), and Light Elegance gel polish and glitter color swatches are stored in an easily accessible drawer.
TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
Manicure table of Tammy Gomes, Nail Fetish, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
1. Gomes uses one UV lamp for each of the client’s hands. “I find it easier for my clients than to switch back and forth,” she says. 2. The vent vents to the side of the table into a charcoal filter that can be removed for cleaning. 3. The light is also vented with a removable filter.
1. Gomes uses one UV lamp for each of the client’s hands. “I find it easier for my clients than to switch back and forth,” she says.
2. The vent vents to the side of the table into a charcoal filter that can be removed for cleaning.
3. The light is also vented with a removable filter.
STANDING APPOINTMENT
Table of Renee Doran, Glitz Salon, Rochester Hills, Mich.
1. Doran is able to fit a UV lamp, overhead light, armrest, and towel on her tabletop. 2. Due to having a mild form of spina bifida, Doran services most clients while standing. However, if a client can’t get into the swiveling stool, Doran keeps a standard manicure station available to switch to. 3. Doran keeps most of her backstock on her standard manicure station so it’s easily accessible.
1. Doran is able to fit a UV lamp, overhead light, armrest, and towel on her tabletop.
2. Due to having a mild form of spina bifida, Doran services most clients while standing. However, if a client can’t get into the swiveling stool, Doran keeps a standard manicure station available to switch to.
3. Doran keeps most of her backstock on her standard manicure station so it’s easily accessible.
1. Mans’ nail art must-haves include glitter, metal studs, Swarovski crystals, rhinestone wheels, jewelry chains, and mineral make up.
2. Even the UV lamp, nail art tool holder, and table lamp have been decorated in Hello Kitty paraphernalia.
3. His portfolio is housed in a Hello Kitty binder while inspirational nail art books are protected in Hello Kitty covers.
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE
Table of Topaz Woodruff, The Nail Cabaret, Charlotte, N.C.
1. The spinning Lazy Susan, from Crate & Barrel, keeps items organized and accessible. 2. A mesh organizer from Office Depot holds various nail implements and products. 3. The paint holder is from Michaels.
1. The spinning Lazy Susan, from Crate & Barrel, keeps items organized and accessible.
2. A mesh organizer from Office Depot holds various nail implements and products.
3. The paint holder is from Michaels.
SUPPORT SYSTEM
Table of Anna Schmidt, Nalis by Anna! Maumee, Ohio
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight. 2. Schmidt’s frequently used products are stored in a zebra-patterned suitcase, which when not in use stays out of the client’s view.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
1. “I am all about ergonomics,” Schmidt says. In addition to having a wider-than-typical desk (so she and her clients don’t bump knees), clients are able to support their arms on the raised area of the desk, so Schmidt doesn’t have to support their weight. 2. Schmidt’s frequently used products are stored in a zebra-patterned suitcase, which when not in use stays out of the client’s view.
3. The juncture of the two tables provides Schmidt with storage space, and the second table holds more accessories like her UV lamp.
MANI TABLE 2.0
Table of Tracey Lour, Cape Town, Africa
1. The keyboard tray of this former computer desk now holds nail implements. 2. A stereo and nail prep products are stored where the computer tower would have gone. 3. Wall-mounted storage units hold items like polish and swatched nail tips.
1. The keyboard tray of this former computer desk now holds nail implements.
2. A stereo and nail prep products are stored where the computer tower would have gone.
3. Wall-mounted storage units hold items like polish and swatched nail tips.
L-SHAPED ELEGANCE
Table of Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz
Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi, Portland, Ore.
1. The pedicure chair is adjacent to the L-shaped manicure section, and up three steps from the floor. 2. The cut-out used to be a working stainless steel pedicure basin, but the previous nail tech didn’t design it to code. So Gonzalez-Kurtz had the pipes and faucet removed, opting instead to use a disinfectable rectangular dishwashing bin,
which she places inside the
original basin. 3. Gonzalez-Kurtz sits
here, in this gray chair.
1. The pedicure chair is adjacent to the L-shaped manicure section, and up three steps from the floor.
2. The cut-out used to be a working stainless steel pedicure basin, but the previous nail tech didn’t design it to code. So Gonzalez-Kurtz had the pipes and faucet removed, opting instead to use a disinfectable rectangular dishwashing bin,
which she places inside the
original basin.
3. Gonzalez-Kurtz sits
here, in this gray chair.
"U" Is for Useful
Nail Table of Liz Hyerstay, Mujeres Salon and Spa, Eugene, Ore.
1. Storage units are in place for items that won’t fit in the U-shaped tables (a Costco find). 2. Basics like brushes, gel, and cleanser are kept close at hand.
3. Extra brushes, sanitized implements (in the blue metal box), and Light Elegance gel polish and glitter color swatches are stored in an easily accessible drawer.
1. Storage units are in place for items that won’t fit in the U-shaped tables (a Costco find).
2. Basics like brushes, gel, and cleanser are kept close at hand.
3. Extra brushes, sanitized implements (in the blue metal box), and Light Elegance gel polish and glitter color swatches are stored in an easily accessible drawer.
TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
Manicure table of Tammy Gomes, Nail Fetish, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
1. Gomes uses one UV lamp for each of the client’s hands. “I find it easier for my clients than to switch back and forth,” she says. 2. The vent vents to the side of the table into a charcoal filter that can be removed for cleaning. 3. The light is also vented with a removable filter.
1. Gomes uses one UV lamp for each of the client’s hands. “I find it easier for my clients than to switch back and forth,” she says.
2. The vent vents to the side of the table into a charcoal filter that can be removed for cleaning.
3. The light is also vented with a removable filter.
STANDING APPOINTMENT
Table of Renee Doran, Glitz Salon, Rochester Hills, Mich.
1. Doran is able to fit a UV lamp, overhead light, armrest, and towel on her tabletop. 2. Due to having a mild form of spina bifida, Doran services most clients while standing. However, if a client can’t get into the swiveling stool, Doran keeps a standard manicure station available to switch to. 3. Doran keeps most of her backstock on her standard manicure station so it’s easily accessible.
1. Doran is able to fit a UV lamp, overhead light, armrest, and towel on her tabletop.
2. Due to having a mild form of spina bifida, Doran services most clients while standing. However, if a client can’t get into the swiveling stool, Doran keeps a standard manicure station available to switch to.
3. Doran keeps most of her backstock on her standard manicure station so it’s easily accessible.
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