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Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHWhether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
I've continued to buy furniture, in spite of the delay of the space. You will be amazed at my purchases. The majority of the shopping inspiration was provided by IKEA! Four nail tables totaled $197 (the
Another unplanned fee just popped up over the weekend…zoning! I’m starting to feel like I’m being Punk’d. After realizing that the space I was in love with might not work out, my broker and I set
October was very trying for me. Headaches and sleepless nights. The inspector came out to look at the property we chose...and it failed inspection. The owner was not willing to bring it up to code. (Yes,
Editor's Note: We weren't planning on adding another new blogger this soon, but once we heard about Ramar's salon situation we knew he'd provide a unique perspective that we could all learn from. He's a hair
I don't officially have a space yet, but I did see an available space a few weeks ago that I think might be the one. I asked the broker to send me the floorplans and then
I’m a walking enigma. I fully acknowledge this. For the past decade, I’ve had a successful career in the shopping center industry. I’ve grown from a bright-eyed college intern into a seasoned retail/real estate professional adept
I’m currently finishing up an article on salon window displays for an upcoming issue of NAILS, and one salon sent in a before-and-after. The before being from last week, a more typical display (which is still
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Melodie for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Melodie's posts by clicking on the Melodie tag at the left column of
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Alica for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Alica's posts by clicking on the Alica tag at the left column of
When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.
Break rooms offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the salon. Here are a few great examples.
This quaint single-tech salon right off the beaten path in downtown Austin, Texas, is an urban oasis for hand and feet treats.
“I started with just one picture of a shoe that I liked and it snowballed,” says Rhonda Coe-Beck, owner of Nail Expression Nail Spa in Winston Salem, N.C., whose salon is covered with signs — many shoe-related, some inspirational, some plain funny.
Things have been very slow moving on the expansion/rennovation plans. It's been so hectic with all the festivals that we had to put things on hold for a bit. But we will be getting back to
A peaceful retreat, Crave Nail Spa was created using eco-friendly materials and offers clients a wide range of services using natural products.
I've spent a lot of time making upgrades to the salon. It's funny what a few do-it-yourself projects around the salon can change. I am huge fan of HGTV, and I'm always looking for ideas and