Alfalfa Nail Supply first opened its doors in 1995, serving loyal customers and salons around the world.
by Staff
August 5, 2015
In its early days, Alfalfa Nail Supply was staffed by a handful of friends and family members. Today it boasts a staff of 80.
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In its early days, Alfalfa Nail Supply was staffed by a handful of friends and family members. Today it boasts a staff of 80.
Alfalfa Nail Supply first opened its doors in 1995, serving loyal customers and salons around the world. With nearly two decades of experience and knowledge, it has gained the trust and confidence of its clients and become a leader in the distribution, designing, engineering, and manufacturing of unique salon innovations. It has also led in advancements in original pedicure spas and salon furniture. “We take pride in our strong history of providing fresh concepts and new inventions for the growing salon and beauty industry and providing ETL-certified pedispas alongside our patented ANS Disposable Liners and ANS Liner Magnet Jet,” says CEO and president Dat Ton.
The company’s ETL-certified pedispas now offer patented ANS Disposable Liners and ANS Liner Magnet Jet.
From its humble beginnings when the staff consisted of a handful of loyal friends and family, the company quickly blossomed to a staff of 80. “Our main goal has been to become more than your average nail supply store. As our business grew, our exclusive ANS professional beauty products have grown and become a staple of many nail salons including QT, 5000, Lila, Lexi, Beyond, Botanical Escapes Herbal Spa, Geluv, and SaniSmart. We were also one of the first to offer disposable products to promote salon sanitation,” says Ton. “We take pride in researching and developing premium quality products and sharing affordable prices. At Alfalfa, we believe in growing together with our customers.”
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