How to Throw a Successful Nail Salon Grand Opening

Want to pull out all the stops for your new or re-opened salon? Here are a few must-haves for the party.

Salon Suite Design at Cosmic Nails

Out of This World Design: Cosmic Nails is a single studio inside Sola Salons, Charlotte, N.C. Because it’s a salon suite, owner Julie Nguyen is really conscious about the layout and how it affects the space.

Sneak a Peek at These Award-Worthy Nail Areas

When our sister publication, Salon Today, announced the winners of its 2016 Salon of the Year competition earlier this year, we had just one request: Show us the nail areas!

The Theme’s the Thing: Clean Lines and Greenery

“I want clients to feel like they’re hanging out at a friend’s apartment, not at a typical nail salon,” says Molly Reckman, owner of Spruce Natural Nail Shop in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

Crowdsourcing: Dream Salon

This month we asked nail techs: If you could open a nail salon anywhere in the world, where would you open your salon and why?

Wash-ful Thinking: Hand Washing Signs

You clients should be washing their hands before each service. But are they? If you’re tired of nagging, try hanging one of these cute signs from Etsy in the restroom to deliver the message to wash up.

The Theme’s the Thing: Palm Springs Modern

“I wanted to create a fun, vibrant space reminiscent of a party atmosphere where patrons could enjoy music, a subtitled flick, and have conversations with their nail tech and each other," says Diane Meza, owner of Varnish Lab in Los Angeles.

On the Road: Jewels A Nail Box

Nail techs Ellegra Davis and Nicole Rios specialize in nail art that is truly outside of the box. 

Nails on Fifth Avenue: Eva Scrivo's Nail Room

A look into Eva Scrivo's Fifth Avenue nail room.