Image's Gold Rush Manicure

Image Salon is now advertising their Gold Rush service, featuring Models Own Gold Rush Couture polish. This bottle of polish alone costs $130,000.

Just Say "WOW"

A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond. 

Day Spa, Night Life

Under owner Misha Parham’s direction, My Sassy Nail Spa in Washington, D.C., has come to specialize in parties that include martinis, pole dancing, and tattoos.

Retreat From a Busy World at Namaste Nail Sanctuary

Mecca Elliot’s expertise in meditation was part of the inspiration for her and husband Michael’s new salon franchise. 

A Breath of Fresh Air at Ruchki da Nozhki Nail Lounge

After realizing very few New York nail salons met her standards for quality and care, Russian nail tech Katya Kan decided to open up her own healthy, odor-free salon in the heart of Brooklyn.

Vintage Luxury at Va-Va Varnish

With no nail bars or pedicure chairs in sight, it may be hard to believe Va-Va Varnish is a nail salon instead of a posh living room. The unique layout stems from what owner Elizabeth Morris liked and disliked as a salon customer.  

Momentum Builds

We submitted our construction plans to the city. I’m so relieved because this means in about two months the salon will have its required permits. (Who knew this would all take so long? I’m so glad

On the Road: The W Nail Bar

While on the Salon Fanatic Tour, I discovered the W Nail Bar, a popular nail chain in the Columbus, Ohio area with four locations in Columbus alone. I visited one inside a DSW store in the Easton Market.

Q & A: Nail Art

Is your salon going to offer freehand painted nail art?Ellen Marie Hi Ellen Marie, Even though I have my nail tech license, I personally was never very good at handpainted nail art. (I think it takes coordination I