From acrylic monomers to airborne bio-dust, the air inside a nail salon carries risks most professionals never see coming. Aerovex Systems reveals the source-capture and room-purification strategies that are setting a new standard for salon safety.
To stay up-to-date and to keep clients and staff interested and excited, many salon owners have opted to redesign their businesses. Is it time for your salon to go under the hammer and nails for a whole new look?
When was the last time you entered a business and felt a sense of bliss and peace the moment you walked in the door? Michele Pelafas, a leading interior designer in the spa and salon industry for more than 20 years, says the modern definition of luxury encompasses much more than furniture and finishes.
SALON TODAY's annual technology guide helps salons, spas and barbershops compare and contrast different tools, from salon management software to specialty apps, to make the smartest decisions for their business operations.
Faced with the prohibitive costs of starting a business mixed with a desire for independence, some nail techs are turning to salon suites. These so-called “beauty malls” offer upwardly mobile techs a stepping stone between employee and salon owner.
Hidden in a thick of grand old oaks and elms along a 15-mile stretch of Lake Michigan is one of the nation's best-kept secrets. Privacy and anonymity are sacrosanct in this close-knit community where the living legacies of some of the most prosperous entrepreneurs of the Industrial Revolution reside.
Not for the faint of heart, remaking your salon interior is always an exercise in creativity and practicality. Whether a coat of paint is all you need, or major construction is in order, the goal is a marriage of beauty and function. Here, four salon owners give us the details on what they did to transform “before” looks into perfect “afters.”