When it comes to deciding who sells what, manufacturers base their choice on how well the distributor services the nail technician. Their verdict? Most are doing a good job, but there’s always room for improvement.
A new breed of nail salons is popping up in trendy neighborhoods across the country. Offering great services at affordable prices is the key business strategy for owners of these boutique nail salons. And consumers are undeniably drawn to these hip locations. What could be better than reasonably priced cuteness?
Flexible hours, a realistic curriculum, and a salon environment allow Jan Studesville to give employees and students what they really need – real-life training.
Gellipop founder Yuriko Hoshina is an Akzentz and Crystal Culture educator, and she offers a variety of education opportunities for nail techs, but the DIY studio sessions primarily attract non-professionals.
Italian for "beautiful spaces," Bella Spazio lives up to the promise of its name with Greco-Roman architecture, muted colors, soothing scents, flowing fountains, and a solicitous staff. "Everything, from the time the client enters the parking lot- where strategically placed landscaping blocks the sight and sound of congested traffic- has been considered in producing the environment," asserts Darlene Baker, owner of the Knoxville, Tenn., day spa and salon.
Global nail business, V Beauty Pure, by David DiLorenzo introduces a new store experience in Los Angeles-based beauty school, Neihulé Academy of Beauty.
Founded by Cleveland serial entrepreneur Shaura Rodgers, Nailtorious has grown to include a nail supply megastore, training facilities, and retail line for nail techs.