<p>Let clients sink their feet into an aromatic blend of earthy ingredients, like rose petals, peppermint leaves, and essential oils. (shown: the apothecary bar in Blu Water Day Spa, Kensington, Md.)</p>
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Let clients sink their feet into an aromatic blend of earthy ingredients, like rose petals, peppermint leaves, and essential oils. (shown: the apothecary bar in Blu Water Day Spa, Kensington, Md.)

 

<p>The feel of artificial turf flooring (like that by AstroTurf) lends a fun feel to changing rooms, yoga and party spaces, and common areas (not recommended for service floors). (shown: the Zen Garden in Skin Deep — The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif.)</p>
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The feel of artificial turf flooring (like that by AstroTurf) lends a fun feel to changing rooms, yoga and party spaces, and common areas (not recommended for service floors). (shown: the Zen Garden in Skin Deep — The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif.)

 

<p>Create the illusion of open sky with SkyCeilings, thin edge-lit panels that mimic natural landscapes and are perfect located above shampoo bowls, reiki tables, or anywhere clients’ heads may be upturned. Another alternative are traditional skylights. (shown: Sky Factory’s Luminous Rectilinear SkyCeiling in Clina-Spa Reims in Cormontreuil, France)</p>
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Create the illusion of open sky with SkyCeilings, thin edge-lit panels that mimic natural landscapes and are perfect located above shampoo bowls, reiki tables, or anywhere clients’ heads may be upturned. Another alternative are traditional skylights. (shown: Sky Factory’s Luminous Rectilinear SkyCeiling in Clina-Spa Reims in Cormontreuil, France)

 

 

 

<p>Plants are probably the easiest and least expensive way to bring a bit of nature into the salon habitat. Ask your local nursery what plants will thrive in your space (low-light, small space plants, minimal watering, etc.).(shown: the trellis in Nail Garden in Studio City, Calif.)</p>
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Plants are probably the easiest and least expensive way to bring a bit of nature into the salon habitat. Ask your local nursery what plants will thrive in your space (low-light, small space plants, minimal watering, etc.).(shown: the trellis in Nail Garden in Studio City, Calif.)

 

<p>The nose knows familiar outdoor smells, so why not bring in the scent of fresh cut grass, an island breeze, or roses via a scent machine or air freshener? (product shown and scents described: DMX Scent Solutions powered by ScentAir, Inc.) </p>

The nose knows familiar outdoor smells, so why not bring in the scent of fresh cut grass, an island breeze, or roses via a scent machine or air freshener? (product shown and scents described: DMX Scent Solutions powered by ScentAir, Inc.)

<p>Upgrade your arm and leg massages to incorporate either hot stones or heated shells. (shown: PerfectSense Professional Hot Lava Shells, made from Tiger Clam shells)</p>

Upgrade your arm and leg massages to incorporate either hot stones or heated shells. (shown: PerfectSense Professional Hot Lava Shells, made from Tiger Clam shells)

<p>Install a custom or store-bought aquarium to provide an interactive source of relaxation (and possibly balance your salon’s feng shui). (shown: biOrb Life Aquarium, available at PetSmart)</p>

Install a custom or store-bought aquarium to provide an interactive source of relaxation (and possibly balance your salon’s feng shui). (shown: biOrb Life Aquarium, available at PetSmart)

<p>Artful accents that evoke the feel of the outdoors, like driftwood mirrors, bamboo space separators, and perfectly placed pinecones ease the transition from the outdoors in. (shown: the driftwood sofa table from www.alldriftwoodfurniture.com)</p>
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Artful accents that evoke the feel of the outdoors, like driftwood mirrors, bamboo space separators, and perfectly placed pinecones ease the transition from the outdoors in. (shown: the driftwood sofa table from www.alldriftwoodfurniture.com)

   

 

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<p>Let clients sink their feet into an aromatic blend of earthy ingredients, like rose petals, peppermint leaves, and essential oils. (shown: the apothecary bar in Blu Water Day Spa, Kensington, Md.)</p>
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Let clients sink their feet into an aromatic blend of earthy ingredients, like rose petals, peppermint leaves, and essential oils. (shown: the apothecary bar in Blu Water Day Spa, Kensington, Md.)

 

<p>The feel of artificial turf flooring (like that by AstroTurf) lends a fun feel to changing rooms, yoga and party spaces, and common areas (not recommended for service floors). (shown: the Zen Garden in Skin Deep — The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif.)</p>
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The feel of artificial turf flooring (like that by AstroTurf) lends a fun feel to changing rooms, yoga and party spaces, and common areas (not recommended for service floors). (shown: the Zen Garden in Skin Deep — The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif.)

 

<p>Create the illusion of open sky with SkyCeilings, thin edge-lit panels that mimic natural landscapes and are perfect located above shampoo bowls, reiki tables, or anywhere clients’ heads may be upturned. Another alternative are traditional skylights. (shown: Sky Factory’s Luminous Rectilinear SkyCeiling in Clina-Spa Reims in Cormontreuil, France)</p>
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Create the illusion of open sky with SkyCeilings, thin edge-lit panels that mimic natural landscapes and are perfect located above shampoo bowls, reiki tables, or anywhere clients’ heads may be upturned. Another alternative are traditional skylights. (shown: Sky Factory’s Luminous Rectilinear SkyCeiling in Clina-Spa Reims in Cormontreuil, France)

 

 

 

<p>Plants are probably the easiest and least expensive way to bring a bit of nature into the salon habitat. Ask your local nursery what plants will thrive in your space (low-light, small space plants, minimal watering, etc.).(shown: the trellis in Nail Garden in Studio City, Calif.)</p>
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Plants are probably the easiest and least expensive way to bring a bit of nature into the salon habitat. Ask your local nursery what plants will thrive in your space (low-light, small space plants, minimal watering, etc.).(shown: the trellis in Nail Garden in Studio City, Calif.)

 

<p>The nose knows familiar outdoor smells, so why not bring in the scent of fresh cut grass, an island breeze, or roses via a scent machine or air freshener? (product shown and scents described: DMX Scent Solutions powered by ScentAir, Inc.) </p>
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The nose knows familiar outdoor smells, so why not bring in the scent of fresh cut grass, an island breeze, or roses via a scent machine or air freshener? (product shown and scents described: DMX Scent Solutions powered by ScentAir, Inc.)

<p>Upgrade your arm and leg massages to incorporate either hot stones or heated shells. (shown: PerfectSense Professional Hot Lava Shells, made from Tiger Clam shells)</p>
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Upgrade your arm and leg massages to incorporate either hot stones or heated shells. (shown: PerfectSense Professional Hot Lava Shells, made from Tiger Clam shells)

<p>Install a custom or store-bought aquarium to provide an interactive source of relaxation (and possibly balance your salon’s feng shui). (shown: biOrb Life Aquarium, available at PetSmart)</p>
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Install a custom or store-bought aquarium to provide an interactive source of relaxation (and possibly balance your salon’s feng shui). (shown: biOrb Life Aquarium, available at PetSmart)

<p>Artful accents that evoke the feel of the outdoors, like driftwood mirrors, bamboo space separators, and perfectly placed pinecones ease the transition from the outdoors in. (shown: the driftwood sofa table from www.alldriftwoodfurniture.com)</p>
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Artful accents that evoke the feel of the outdoors, like driftwood mirrors, bamboo space separators, and perfectly placed pinecones ease the transition from the outdoors in. (shown: the driftwood sofa table from www.alldriftwoodfurniture.com)

   

 

Stop and smell the roses with these nine ways to get Mother Nature to be a regular at your salon.

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