
Tech Has a Gift for Graphic Design
When Colleen VanDurme designed business cards for her own nail business, another venture designing salon marketing materials for others took off.
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When Colleen VanDurme designed business cards for her own nail business, another venture designing salon marketing materials for others took off.





“I wanted to create a fun, vibrant space reminiscent of a party atmosphere where patrons could enjoy music, a subtitled flick, and have conversations with their nail tech and each other," says Diane Meza, owner of Varnish Lab in Los Angeles.
A risky start-up, Beauty Bar spices up Toledo, Ohio, with its custom-made services and growing vision.
Stop in Chi Couture Uniforms in Vancouver or order online for stylish work apparel.
If you want a little headsup on what will be popular next year, the interior experts Hovia have written a list of trends which are predicted to increase their popularity in 2023 which can help you keep in touch with all the latest styles. Their focus is on home interiors but you can translate these suggestions and tips to your salon home.
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.
Founder Samira Far hopes the fresh, simple look she characterizes as “cozy rustic modern” will create a serene environment for clients.
Opening your first salon can be the most exciting time of your life — and the most challenging. Follow along as salon owner blogger Robbie Schaeffer applies for construction permits, decides of design details, and starts the hiring process.
We asked nail techs to show us where they create. Here’s a look at the studios, desks, and workspaces where masterpieces are made.
What image do you want to project to clients the moment they enter your salon? For most salon owners, it’s one that says “we’re professional, highly skilled, and a team.” One way you can make this statement loud and clear is through what you choose to wear. Whether you opt for smocks, aprons, lab coats, matching Ts, or color-coordinated outfits, your dress code can help set the tone. Here’s a look at what some nail techs are wearing at work.