Salon and the City
Paint Nail Boutique in Chicago enjoys the best of two worlds: The feeling is equal parts old-fashioned suburb and hip, trendy city.
by Angela Lu
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Paint Nail Boutique in Chicago enjoys the best of two worlds: The feeling is equal parts old-fashioned suburb and hip, trendy city.
After being named runner-up in last year’s Salon of the Year Awards, Shelly Morley, a nail technician at Salon Elite in Prescott, Ariz., was determined to take the top prize at this year’s awards. Not that she didn’t like being named one of the top three nail technicians in the country. It’s just that coming so close to being Nail Technician of the Year – one point away from winning, in fact – only fueled her desire to obtain the top spot.
Take advantage of the increased demand for double services and your salon could gain the reputation of being the go-to place to meet for coffee, drinks, even dinner and a movie.
Should you allow children in your salon? What are the dangers inherent in doing so and have you trained your staff to respond to problem situations?
Most of us have been affected by trauma to the nail — a car door, a hammer, even marathon training. If you haven’t experienced it directly, you’ve more than likely seen a client with a subungual hematoma. Learn when to leave it alone, when you can apply an enhancement, and when to refer the client to a doctor.
You know what you have to offer, but does everybody else? With some publicity, your salon will be known to more than just your clients and neighbors.
Get ready! Predictions on where the nail industry is headed!
Kit McCormick makes a living playing matchmaker.
The Ten Spot in Toronto carries their own line of scrubs, polishes, and lotions called Get Nailed.