Brittni Rubin

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ISSE 2013: CND's Brisa Lite Removable Gel System

by Brittni Rubin

Sree and Brittni visited CND's booth at ISSE 2013 to chat about the new Brisa Lite Removable Gel System.

Blossom Beauty Lounge’s sleek custom-built manicure stations help with organization by housing...

Business

Manicuring Veteran Rakes in Clients With New Shop

by Brittni Rubin

With an almost 20-year career in the nail industry, Cammy Nguyen opened Blossom Beauty Lounge last year and has attracted heaps of customers with affordable nail art, talented techs, and more.

The simple yet modern elevated pedicure chairs that line the walls of SPAtaneity are separated...

Business

Texas Salon Goes From Mobile to Medical

by Brittni Rubin

Mobile salon SPAtaneity caught the eye of several local hospitals and was commissioned to perform services on patients before opening its stationary location in Fort Worth, Texas.

With 70% of its business focused on nails, Cali Spa’s downstairs manicure room can hold and...

Business

Double-Decker Salon Grabs Attention in Indiana

by Brittni Rubin

In February, established salon Cali Spa moved into a two-story location in thriving northern Fort Wayne, Ind. The affordably priced salon not only hired additional nail techs, but also brought hairstylists, massage therapists, and estheticians onto their team, with the hopes of expanding into a one-stop beauty shop.

Although clients can receive their manicure at the salon’s pedicure station, Stay Polished also...

Business

Beach-Side Nail Salon Makes a Splash

by Brittni Rubin

Stay Polished Nail Boutique, a nails-only salon, retains customers with personalized hour-long treatments and perfected product application systems. By staying current with the latest gel-polish trends, the salon preserves its status as a “go-to” salon in La Jolla, Calif.

When Unity Nails and Skin Care moved into its current location in April 2012, salon owner Jeany...

Business

Nail and Wellness Salon Re-Opens With Updated Service Offerings

by Brittni Rubin

After overcoming recent economic challenges, Unity Nails and Skin Care moved into a bigger and better space with an improved menu this April. Salon owner Jeany Perez scheduled a grand reopening to celebrate its success.

Tootsies’ interior is comprised of one large room equipped with two nail bars and seven...

Business

A Modern Day Beauty Shop

by Brittni Rubin

Sisters Castle and Lauren Searcy built their business from the ground up, opening their very first salon, Tootsies Nail Shoppe, in 2006. After hard work and diligent cross-promoting, they now run two salons, a certified nail school, and a barbershop, all under the Tootsies brand.

The 1,900-sq.-ft. salon, situated in Santa Barbara, Calif., features a nail bar for manicures,...

Business

Clients See a Difference with Aqua Nail Bar & Boutique

by Brittni Rubin

True to its name, this Santa Barbara, Calif.-based salon features underwater decor, natural nails, and a boutique filled to the brim with hydrating products. The Cordova family works together to keep its seaside clients taken care of.

Personalized pedicures, custom nail work, and an endless candy supply make Nail Candy Lounge a...

Business

A Sweet Treat for Fashion-Forward Nail Fanatics

by Brittni Rubin

Run by nail tech Terri Silacci, Nail Candy Lounge gives clients out-of-the-box nails and all the sweets they can eat. This small Monterey, Calif.-based salon made a big splash in the fashion world last year with its snakeskin pedicure.

My cousin Dana Edelman (left) and I (center) pose with Polished Lounge co-owner Pauline Mai.

Business

On the Road: Polished Lounge

by Brittni Rubin

Along with husband Keith Bui, salon owner Pauline Mai opened Polished Lounge seven years ago in the up-and-coming SoMa district of San Francisco after leaving a job in consulting.

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