Pedicure Platform Completed

Measurements: 5' (60") deep by 10' (120") wide by 2' (24") tall.We put three steps in the center and the whole platform is reinforced really well for strength. We covered it with plywood then white laminate

8 Lessons in Beauty Retail to Bet On

Back from a trip to Las Vegas, NAILS’ managing editor brings you advice on stocking your salon’s shelves, maximizing your space, and how to entice customers to buy.

Essie Flagship Salon Opens in New York City

No detail was overlooked at Essie’s first-ever flagship salon, which opened in June at the newly renovated Samuel Shriqui Salon on 65th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City.

Q & A: Can you recommend a no-plumb pedi chair?

I own a salon/spa. We are trying to find a nice pedi chair that we don't have to have any plumbing for, and that is sanitary. Any ideas? It would really help. Thanks!Acacia Salon and SpaOf

Q & A: Can I open without traditional pedi spas?

I'm looking to open a nail bar in my home country, Nigeria, and I'm doing a lot of research at the moment. While it's fun (the creative side), I'm having a few challenges already. I really

The Plumber is Dead!

We killed the plumber -- actually we killed the idea of having our pedicure platform plumbed. The desire to put sinks into the platform, have sprayers and running water, and not to have to carry the

A Social Experience in a Salon that Pops with Color

Sisters and owners of Colour Nail Bar in the greater Houston area, Rhonda Townsend and Roslyn Bazile are seeing an increase in clients who love their salon’s bright atmosphere. 

Modular Privacy Rooms

Modular Privacy Rooms from Walls + Forms may be your ideal waxing or facials room solution.

Flooring Fixed -- Finally

As you know we are hating the new floor we had installed in the salon. Now that the tiles seem to be sticking and not leaking pancake batter-like blobs, I have been concentrating on cleaning, sealing,