Victorian Vision

From the beginning, home salon owner Kim Barratt has not only had the enthusiasm and talent necessary to become a successful home salon owner; but the dedication to share all she’s learned with nail students.

Creativity Thrives In Capeside Town

Known for its deep-sea cod fishing navel museums, and wharves, Portland, Maine, has an upscale, high-tech salon that delivers more than what most would come to expect.

Agosta Salon: Nails for the Civilized Man

Even for the salon-squeamish male, Agosta Hair Color and Grooming for the Civilized Man is an appealing, non-threaten­ing haven offering nail, skin, and hair products and services in a masculine setting.

There’s No Stopping the Nail Express

Nail Express proves that “discount salon” is an issue of pricing, not of practices with its upscale decor; high technical and sanitation standards, and “the client is queen” attitude.

Model "Dee"

When you first approach Dee Nails Enhancements its simple exterior does not even hint at the experience waiting for you inside.

The Tricoci Effect

From the first independently owned salon in a mall to one of the first day spa/salon concepts in the U. S., Mario and Cheryl Tricoci find success doing things just a little bit differently from the crowd.

My, How They’ve GROWN

From nails-only to full-service, Salon De Nouveau has enjoyed double-digit business growth for the past several years. Owner Cindy Fairchild and her staff are no slackers when it comes to personal growth either. 

A Political Animal in the Salon Jungle

Her career was launched in politics and law, but Joyce Hampers says she never fully appreciated business (despite a stint as Assistant Secretary of Commerce) until she ran her own salon.

From Russia With Dreams

Marina Levin, Lana Stanislavsky and Elena Kuuri came to the U.S. from Russia in hopes of making a better life for themselves. Today, the three women own a lavish salon and day spa and are making life better for many people in the Chicago area.