The One-Hour Princess
How seven salons use indulgent pedicure services to increase their profits.
MENU
SEARCHMENUSEARCHHow seven salons use indulgent pedicure services to increase their profits.
Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.
An education in cosmetology can change lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in post-war Afghanistan, where a three-month course at Kabul Beauty School & Oasis Spa gives graduates the capability to earn three to four times the national average salary.
As part of the international series, we take a look at the beauty industry in Venezuela.
“Some salons do require nail techs to obtain certificates showing they went to school,” but others, such as Uñas Finas (Fine Nails), even train their own employees and hire them without any prior experience or schooling.
Full-service beauty salons are the most typical salon environment in England, but a growing number of nail bars have been popping up in the larger metro areas in recent years.
Japanese people place a high premium on personal appearance. Combined with plenty of disposable income, the typical Japanese consumer is able to dedicate substantial time and resources to her appearance. Beauty professionals reap the rewards of this interest and are well-compensated for their efforts.
Toronto nail tech says that neons are popular, while Germany-based nail artist is seeing florals.
A look at Russia's nail industry and its impact on the overall economy.
A look at the Australian nail industry.
In Norwegian, nails are "negler" and the average manicure price starts at $35.
Up close and personal with this year's Salon of the Year (1-4 Techs), Christine Turner's Body & Sol Tanning, Nails & Day Spa in British Columbia, Canada.
Sitting in the crowd, listening as nailists explained new techniques or styles in Japanese, I found I wasn’t completely in the dark. Why not? Because I found out that what I had in common with everyone here was we all spoke a universal language — of nails.
The annual competition gave techs a chance to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision.
Whether she’s creating nail art for salon clients or murals for homeowners, her incredible eye for detail ensures remarkable work.