8 Real Manicure Station Set-Ups
Nail techs share their manicure station set-ups. It's a revealing look at form, function, and personality.
Hey, It's New Pedicure Barbie
One of our eagle-eyed editors spotted this engaging scene in the window of Hairtique Salon and Day Spa in Skaneateles, N.Y.
My Favorite Piece of Salon Decor
Do you have a chair or lamp in the salon that you just adore? Most nail techs do, so we asked our readers to tell us why they loved a certain furnishing.
A Table of Nail Contents - How to Choose the Right Worktable
With as many manicure table options out there as colors of polish, it's got to be difficult to figure out what you are looking for. We've rounded up a variety of tables to help you discern which type best suits your needs.
Great Looking Pedicure Areas to Inspire Your Inner Designer
There is nothing that can more quickly relax a client (or tech) than a beautifully designed pedicure area. Peruse these pedicure areas for ideas on chair placement, ergonomics, decor, color schemes, and furniture choices.
Rub a Dub-Dub - a look at portable pedicure basins
Don’t have quite enough room in your salon for a full-fledged pedicure throne? Today’s crop of pedicure carts and footbaths offer comfort, style, and pampering for both the client and pedicurist.
Deck the Salon Halls: A Holiday Decor Gallery
Salons get into the December holiday spirit with a slew of themed decorations. Get inspired and learn how to add a little holiday pizzazz to your own space.
Designed for Comfort: Salon Waiting Areas
NAILS Magazine asked salon owners: How do you make your waiting area comfortable? Here is a selection of their responses.
More Great Looking Pedicure Areas
Designing an exceptional pedicure area for your salon takes instincts and resources. These innovative salons use both to create pedi areas that are functional, comfortable, and draw you in with captivating salon decor.
How did you choose your salon's color palette?
Your color scheme says a lot to clients about your salon. Is it upscale? Low-key? Bohemian? Five salon owners share their true colors and the stories behind their design choice.
Your Guide to Manicure Tables
You spend the bulk of your day sitting behind it, so you may as well find one that’s functional, beautiful, and versatile. Here are 14 of the latest designs.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Stop and smell the roses with these nine ways to get Mother Nature to be a regular at your salon.
A Little Privacy, Please: Creating Privacy Without Actual Walls
Salon owners share how they created privacy in their salons without actual walls — using drapes, dividers, or whatever else was at their disposal.
My Little Black Book (And Other Organizational Secrets)
Nail techs share how they keep their work spaces clutter-free and ready to go.
Bright Mind in Bridgetown
The success of Barbados-based Summa Nails is evidence of owner Christine Hinds’ many years of experience as a nail tech and constant dedication to education.
11 Ways to Spruce Up Your Salon
Attention-getting design and visual merchandising — the art of placing retail products in a way that increases sales — can give you a major advantage over your competition. Even if you don’t have a hefty visual merchandising budget, remember that creativity, initiative, and a sense of humor don’t carry a price tag. A visual strategist at Chute Gerdeman Retail shares 11 Dos (and a few Don’ts) to help you prepare for a successful holiday season.
On the Road: Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa, Endwell, NY
“It’s all about you at Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa. May I have your first name?” Wow. I was taken off guard by such a pleasant phone greeting. All about me, I thought. Who doesn’t want that?