Green Salon: Features of an Environmentally Friendly Nail Salon
ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
One-Of-A-Kind Spa Expands to Three
With two salons, a licensed “concept,” and a third spa in the works, salon owner Cindy Huynh is leaving her tropical mark on Texas. Isle Pedi Spa’s design and services are as interesting as they are original.
Salon Window Displays: 6 Examples
Turn passers-by into walk-in clients with a creative window display. Six salons share the displays that work for them.
On the Road: Ki Nail Bar & Organic Spa, Los Angeles
Learning from its 3-year-old sister salon (Chi Nail Bar), the newly opened Ki Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles reflects owner Fawn Ton’s experience in growing Chi, while making itself distinctive by targeting a different demographic.
by Sree Roy
Oriental Decorative Backdrop
Use this backdrop to create privacy between pedicure spas or to separate the waiting area from the rest of the salon
Luméjere Floating Wick
This centerpiece creates no odor and no soot, but, like certain types of candles, its oil can be used as a cuticle or massage oil on clients
Decorated Sanitation Items: 5 Great Ideas
Decorating these must-have items, such as disinfectant jars and trays, is a great way to get a customized look while also drawing clients’ attention to your focus on salon sanitation.
Say "Nails": A Combo Nail Studio and Photo Studio
When Jessica Hoel scouted the perfect place to open her nail studio in Belleville, Wash., she knew it would be a dream come true if the space could serve multiple functions — a gel nail studio, storage for the product line she distributes, a small classroom to teach, and a photo studio.
by Sree Roy
Vantage Chair
Continuum’s new Vantage chair combines comfort, elegance, and class into a great-looking pedicure chair.
The Piece De Resistance
It’s that piece you can’t live without. That special pedicure chair that fits the contours of your back so perfectly well, or that communal nail bar where clients circle for quick chats, or even that snazzy retail shelf bringing in extra dollars every month. It’s the item that makes the greatest impact on your day, and here’s why you’re thankful for it.
Websites Worth Watching: Cl9ud Spaz Pedicure Spa Designer
This interactive site allows you to try different combinations of colors and materials on the spa, guiding you to your perfect chair.
ReJuvenescence Scent-Infused Bathroom Tissue Holders
The rollers are filled with beads soaked in sophisticated, long-lasting essential oils, are made of recyclable material, and are completely manufactured in the United States.
Shine On: A Chandelier Made of Polish Bottles
This ceiling fixture is made of over 70 SpaRitual lacquer bottles.
by Sree Roy
Toddy Cloths
As an esthetically pleasing alternative to the boring paper towel, use new Toddy Cloths from Toddy Gear to do a quick clean-up of nail tables or salon reception desks in between clients.
Mani Table with the Works
When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.
by Sree Roy
Designs from a New York City Nail Salon
As opening hip but affordable nail salons becomes a trend, this NYC business has some innovative ideas.
Salon Break Rooms: 5 Examples
Break rooms offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the salon. Here are a few great examples.