What’s Your Salon Decor Style?
Whether you’re just starting out, planning for the future, or redecorating your space, narrowing your style focus will help you develop personal and cohesive salon decor.
Designing Woman
“I wanted the salon to be very chic and luxurious but have sex appeal, all at the same time,” says Candice Idehen, owner of the new 1,400-sq.-ft. Bed of Nails in New York City.
by Judy Lessin
DIY Salon Projects: Do Try This at Home.
Why settle for the same salon decor as everyone else? These DIY projects were accomplished by salon owners just like you. Pick a design makeover at your experience level, then enjoy —and show off — your one-of-a-kind item.
Nails by Lottie Lace
This 12-year-old polishes nails from a pretty shabby chic caravan in the U.K.
by Beth Livesay
Natural Nail Spa Provides Tranquility in Rough Times
A former corporate professional, VikkiAnn Albanese imagined a tranquil lifestyle as the owner of a more natural nail salon in New Jersey. Though she opened the salon without a single client in a seasonal area during a rough economy, Albanese thrived, eventually relocating and expanding the salon.
Music to Your Ears
This juicebox-sized speaker works via wireless technology to fill your salon with high-quality music.
Wall Flowers
Create a bouquet of color on your salon walls with Gulfstream’s handcrafted 3-D glass flowers.
Virtual Success
If a picture of your salon is worth a thousand words, then a moving 360° virtual walk-through is probably valued at a million.
On My Mind: Beauty Changes Lives
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the CND/BCL Legacy of Style event and how beauty really does change lives.
by Hannah Lee
Turning the Tables on Salon Furnishings
Every piece of furniture should tell a story, and Kelly Ramirez’s are more colorful than most.
by Sree Roy
New Jersey Organic Spa Spreads Good Karma
With environmentally friendly products and sustainable furnishings, Karma Organic Spa is focused on creating a safe full-service spa experience for clients.
Luna D’Oro Beauty House
With home-style décor and a wall-to-wall collection of modern art, Luna D’Oro — a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based beauty house that focuses on natural and restorative nail services — is anything but the typical salon space.
Glass Murals
Enhance your salon with Alfalfa’s new glass murals.
Google Virtual Tours for Businesses
Via Google Maps' Business Photos program, you can give potential clients a virtual 360-degree tour of your salon space. Results appear on Google Maps, Google Places, and Google search. Visit www.maps.google.com/businessphotos to learn more.
Canvas or Glass Murals
Enhance your salon with Alfalfa’s new stretched canvas or glass murals.
TruView LED Work Station Lamp
OPI recently released its all-new TruView LED workstation lamp.
Salon Diorama Teaches Students About Real-Life Budgeting
At Royal Beauty Careers in South Houston, Texas, pupils take a hard 3-D look at what goes into opening a nail salon.
by Sree Roy