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Get Rustic: To commemorate Father’s Day and all of the wonderful men in the nail industry, this month’s salon profile focuses on Wilmington, N.C.-based GDN Nail Bar, a male-friendly salon that stands for “Guys Do Nails,” owned by dad, athlete, handyman, and nail tech Dynh Le.
For most people, the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis was anything but a blessing. But for Orchard Nails owner Thomas Kent Irwin, there was an unexpected opportunity hidden in the chaos.
As Austin, Texas, basks in its budding trendiness and reputation as the “live music capital of the world,” Red Betty Nails distinguishes itself from other boutique nail salons by perfecting a blend of retro and modern, playful and professional.
After selling her insurance business, A Perfect 10 Nail & Beauty Bar owner Canada Lytle returned to her beauty roots and opened an upbeat bar-like salon focused on gel manicures. Since founding the salon in 2011, she has opened one A Perfect 10 each year — and she has no plans to slow down any time soon.
With soothing music and a cozy upstairs location, Zenka Luxe brings a relaxing spa vibe to its beachside clientele.
Katie Ezzeddine wanted to create a salon that she would want to visit — one that focuses on green products and provides a relaxing ambiance. Her high-end salon, Dolls & Dandy in Mill Valley, Calif., doles out pampering regardless of gender or age.
This recently-opened salon in Southern California is geared towards trendy customers in their 20s and 30s wanting a place to socialize.
On a trip to Washington, D.C., Erika Kotite decides to get a serious pampering session.
“The Augmented Reality nail dream would act like a Snapchat face filter for nails – you hold up your hands in real time, in any light and on any background, and see a brand’s polish on your nails,” says WAH Nails owner Sharmadean Reid.
Inspired by La Belle Époque, this salon is just as lovely as it is eco-friendly.
Clarksville, Tenn.’s Hands & Feet Boutique focuses on safety and comfort, drawing a wide range of clients. Owner Angie Prichard hopes to inspire a higher standard of nail care in her area.
After leaving her corporate job to work as a nail tech, Mia Rubie rented a private studio so she could work independently. Four years later, that studio has grown into Sparkle San Francisco, a trendy, tucked-away salon that specializes in nail art.
The scenic Smoky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing salon services in the tourist-heavy destination of Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Singer and show host Harry Connick Jr. takes over Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio in Atlanta, Ga. to give salon owner Poochie a day off.
Out of This World Design: Cosmic Nails is a single studio inside Sola Salons, Charlotte, N.C. Because it’s a salon suite, owner Julie Nguyen is really conscious about the layout and how it affects the space.
At Terés | A Nail Bar, wellness — and time well spent — is the name of the game. This neighborhood salon is all about service, with customized treatments designed to meet any client’s needs.
Salon owner Morgan Lucas was only 20 when she decided to open a ’50s-themed salon. A year later, Stay Polished Beauty and Martini Bar has managed to gain many loyal clients. Now she’s looking beyond her neighborhood and setting her sights on expansion.
