Freshen Up for Spring
“A simple coat of paint or a new seating arrangement will give your salon a new look for spring,” advises Rom Provenzana, owner of Illinois-based Zano Salons. He offers these spring-cleaning tips to spruce up your salon without breaking you budget.
The Empire Strikes Back
Mario Tricoci has done it again, and this time he has spared no expense in the nail department.
An Old-Fashioned Combination
With its relaxing atmosphere and attention to detail, Academy of Nails attracts plenty of clients and nail students.
Small Challenges, Big Design Ideas
Nail technicians work in all types of spaces, from the home- based, one-table salon to the upscale day spa, and everything in between. No matter what type of salon you own or work in, there is always room for design improvement.
by Hannah Lee
Displays with “Polish”
Can you use an extra $300 a month? We’ve talked to salon owners whose purchase-provoking polish displays have earned them a 30%-40% increase in their profits. No matter what your budget there’s a polish retailing solution for your business.
To the Victor...
Winning has meant a crop of new clients visiting the salon.
Southern Exposure
Arthur's House of Galmour is located just around the corner from Bourbon Street and sits between The House of Blues and Hard Rock Cafe.
Salon Clients Leave a Lasting Imprint
Salon owner asks clients to paint their handprints on her salon walls.
Taking the Plunge
To meet the demands of clients who are willing to spend the extra/time money for luxurious spa services, many salon owners have added a spa to their existing salon or have moved to a bigger location. Learn from their successes (and missteps) before building one of your own.
Polish’s Pin-ups Epitomize Glamour
When this salon owner parted company with her business partner of four years, she knew it was time to make changes to her salon's design.
Salvation Salon
Salon owner uses ingenuity to find bargains on salon furnishings with style.
Ascent of a Woman
Angie Coey dreamed of a business that would reflect her eclectic tastes and high standards. Six years later, The Polished Image captures her vision of a first-class Canadian salon.
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words, and a Couple of Bucks Besides
Gayla Rottering of Get Nailed by Gayla in Paducah, Ky., says it’s photos and plenty of them that make her clients more adventurous and give them new ideas about polish shades and designs.
Custom-Made Workstations Fit Salon to a “T”
Custom-built nail stations can be tailored to the nail technician's needs -- and at a price that's more comfortable than you think.
Have A Holly, Jolly Salon: Holiday Salon Decorating Ideas
A festive look for your salon around the holidays can bring good cheer and delight to clients and nail technicians alike. Its unexpected results can have you twinkle-toed all the way to the bank, too.
Creating A Big Impression in a Small Space
Enterprising nail technicians don't let tight spaces put the squeeze on their creative design flair.
Size Isn’t Everything - a Small Salon with Big Charm