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Mural, mural on the wall… Which salon mural do you find the fairest of them all?

Mural, mural on the wall… Which salon mural do you find the fairest of them all?

After being in business for only 10 months, salon owner Lisa Suárez-Brentzel is struggling — but not in the negative sense of the word. Customers are coming in droves, and Lacquer Gallery is having a hard time keeping up with demand.

This upscale Costa Mesa, Calif. salon celebrated its opening in conjunction with Lunar New Year.

White is a tricky color when it comes to decor. It can evoke purity, cleanliness, or class, but when used without relief, it can be stark and sterile. So who does white just right?

Candice Idehen didn’t just want to build a successful business, she wanted to build a community of women, children, and men in her Harlem neighborhood who enjoy treating themselves to the services nail salons have to offer.

Nail techs are buying supplies online, but what about big-ticket items like pedicure thrones, nail care stations, and drying tables? What the forward-thinking retailers are doing to bring value to the digital shopper.

Tucked away a few miles south of Pittsburgh, Dallas Beauty Lounge is poised to expand to accommodate a growing clientele. Its months-long waiting list is indicative of a level of service that clients can’t find anywhere else.

If you’re finding it hard to commit to a design for your space, change it up with Tempaper.

OPI showcases Primp & Polish salon located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

When it comes to decor, Graffiti Nail Bar breaks all the rules, says owner Lauren Boyd.
A popular L.A. nail bar opens its second location in upscale Beverly Hills.

Making its mark on the Massachusetts nail scene, this “clean and green” salon chain aims to become a trusted brand and stands out for putting health at the forefront.

Unique to its core, Australia’s I Scream Nails serves up beautiful nail art amidst brilliant jewel-toned graphics with the sweet theme of frozen treats. The concept behind this eclectic manicure studio was carefully crafted by co-owners and life partners Celia Cecchi and Ben Johnson.

Housed in vintage bungalows and cottages, these unique salons thrive as cozy idylls where clients are peacefully pampered. The following four salons share one thing in common: history. From a mermaid-themed Nantucket cottage to a “haunted” California bungalow, these salons invite clients to step into the past for a charming, vintage experience.

Denver’s eco-friendly Base Coat Nail Salon recently expanded, moving to a larger space in a new eco-efficient high rise and changing its look in the process.

Interior designer Michele Pelafas has dedicated her professional life to creating sophisticated salon and spa decor that is both fashion-forward and timeless. We asked her to share her advice, her most inspirational designs, and a little about what makes her tick.

Paying homage to a chic bar atmosphere, Laqué Nail Bar delivers a novel approach to the nail salon experience. Owners Robert and Marina Torosian conceptualized their one-of-a-kind space to surround clients with opulence and luxury.