As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?
When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.
Welcome to Holly’s Hair Salon where “I literally giggle to myself some mornings and think how blessed I am that this is my work life now. It’s an amazing feeling.”
This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.
The term "shelfie" usually refers to an Instagram-worthy photo depicting a colorful bookshelf. However, nail salons can also post the perfect shelfie, consisting of polish, retail, or glitter. Here are some of our favorites.
Whale Spa unveiled the Swarovski-encrusted Whale Spa x OPI Big Apple Red chair as an art piece at Cosmoprof North America. The brand also introduced new pedicure spa models.
Pedicure spa chairs are a big purchase, and it’s necessary to consider the needs of your salon, your clients, and your nail techs before you decide which chair to buy.
A custom-built pedicure setup can be more comfortable for the nail tech and give the salon a unique style. See how these techs created their own custom pedicure spaces.
When the time came for salon owner Hannah Sass to design the manicure and pedicure spaces for her salon, nail tech comfort was just as much a priority as pleasing clients.
