Glamour GirlShe gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the...

Glamour Girl
She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the latest trends.

Glamour Girl She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the...

Glamour Girl
She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the latest trends.

Glamour Girl She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the...

Glamour Girl
She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the latest trends.

Glamour Girl She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the...

Glamour Girl
She gets her nails done as a fashion statement and is always in-the-know on the latest trends.

 

>> Next client, the control freak

Control FreakThis Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes...

Control Freak
This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

Control Freak This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she  never makes...

Control Freak
This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

Control Freak This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she  never makes...

Control Freak
This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

Control Freak This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails  herself, but she  never...

Control Freak
This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

 

Next client, the escapist >>

Escapist Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees...

Escapist
Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

Escapist  Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the  escapist...

Escapist
Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

Escapist  Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the  escapist...

Escapist
Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

Escapist  Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the  escapist...

Escapist
Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

 

Next client, the Eco-Conscious >>

Eco-ConsciousShe’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure...

Eco-Conscious
She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

Eco-Conscious She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure...

Eco-Conscious
She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

Eco-Conscious She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure...

Eco-Conscious
She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

Eco-Conscious She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure...

Eco-Conscious
She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

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This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

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This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

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This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

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This Type-A personality would prefer to do her nails herself, but she never makes the time. Instead, she ­directs her manicure or pedicure to address her ­specific needs and thinks she always knows best.

 

Next client, the escapist >>

Escapist Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees...
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Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

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Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

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Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

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Escapist
Whether a med school student, a corporate executive, or a weary mom, the escapist sees her nail appointment as a brief respite from her responsibilities. She’s just looking for some peace and quiet.

 

Next client, the Eco-Conscious >>

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She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

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She’s concerned about the safety of nail services and wants to avoid any exposure to vapors and fumes.

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Get the down low for how to cater to four common client types — the glamour girl, control freak, escapist, and eco-conscious client — with nail styles, colors, services, and more that are fine-tuned to the needs of each.

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