Dr. Murad’s Original Art Raises $25K for Charity

Steven A. Napolitano, deputy, LA County supervisor, presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the County of Los Angeles to Dr. Murad (left) at a recent charity art auction, acknowledging Dr. Murad’s philanthropic contributions at

Salon Designers L.A. Parking Lot Sale

For one day only (rain or shine), Salon Designers L.A. will have a parking lot sale. This Sunday (Oct. 31) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 814 W. Hyde Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90302, you may

Q & A: Salon Esthetics

We recently bought an existing nail salon in NYC. I was a former client and always fantasized about what I would do with a salon if I ever owned my own. Well, here I am, and

Balancing Marketing and Appointments

Our first month open has been a fabulous month, with only a few kinks that we’re working on resolving. First, our roof has a leak. We’ve had some really heavy rains over the past month, and we opened

Q & A: Salon Square Footage and Rental Costs

Hi Alica,Thanks for your response, it was very helpful. A few more questions: What is a good square footage for a nail salon with eight manicure stations and six pedicure stations? Is $3,100/monthly + taxes too

Sign of Progress

On my way out of the salon last week, I looked up and there it was: the Upscale Nail Bar & Boutique name on the sign in the shopping center. We have been waiting for a

Fusion Comes to the Nail Salon

By combining the efficiency of Vietnamese craftsmanship with the American expectation of a luxurious experience, owner Samantha Hanby finds a way to offer customers the best of both worlds.

Plush Polish Pillows

“I love the idea of a salon highlighting some of its favorite OPI colors in its decor,” says Laurie March, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and project manager. March has made a name for herself custom designing pillows that match OPI polish colors.

Q & A: Negotiating Rent

Hi Alica,Your story is very inspiring. My wife and I are looking to start a nail salon. I presume the very first step is to find and secure a location. Did you have to start paying