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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.
The Boutique: Cool Retail Items
This gallery showcases unique goods available for retailing in your salon. General information and website links give you the scoop on cool items to enliven your retail business.
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.
Here Come the Holidays - Gift Ideas and Giveaways for the 2008 Season
From nail polish to pumice files, your favorite nail manufacturers have offered up cute and celebratory ways to increase your bottom line -- while spreading holiday cheer.
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.
10 Money Wasters (and how to stop the waste)
Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.
The Power of Pink
Breast cancer has touched nearly all of our lives. This October, you can raise awareness while you raise funds to battle this powerful disease. Check out these special promotions offered by your nail manufacturers to aid in the fight.
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.
The Ultimate Nail Tech Toolkit
“Toolkits” don’t always have to include hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers. NAILS presents the ultimate guide to implements specifically for nail techs, plus a handy list of manufacturers that will help you complete your own collection.