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Prompted by the desire to create her ideal salon, esthetician and nail tech Victoria Vo sold her nails-only business and opened up a full-service location just two miles away. Decorating it herself and offering the services she’s always wanted, Ku’tur Nail Lounge and Salon has ended up being just right, the second time around.
Apprehensive at first, nail technician Heather Sweat took a job at a discount salon for some extra cash. She discovered that these often criticized salons have a lot to teach the rest of the industry.
A seemingly small safety hazard can turn into a big liability. By learning to recognize potential problems, you can prevent mishaps and create an accident-proof salon.
Here are some insights from the industry's top leaders.
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For some, being a nail tech isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Meet five families who have a shared passion for their profession. Working together has helped to build a solid foundation for each of their family trees.
Some of you may have already discovered the photo galleries on NailsMag.com’s new Style channel. There’s a lot of nail art, which I know everyone loves, but there are also several cool salon design galleries, like
Chi Nail Bar, located right off the well-known shopping mecca that is Rodeo Drive, opened this February. I think we can all admit that it’s not exactly the ideal time to open up a new business, what with the economic crisis and all. But that didn’t stop Ton, a second generation nail tech, from opening up her newest salon. In the business for 10 years, Ton owned several other salons before coming across the space in chic Beverly Hills.
Textured white and dark wood create a contrasting design for the Beniko collection from Alfalfa.
Estelina speaks of how she opened her salon.
In ritzy Beverly Hills, it takes a lot for a salon to stand out above the competition. That’s why Chi Nail Bar & Organic Spa is so proud of its nomination for a Business Excellence Award in the category of most innovative practices by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.
