opening a new salon

How to Open a Nail Salon: One Week to Opening

Suzie Moskal is opening her new salon in just a week. Furniture is moving in, and finishing touches are nearing completion. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins How to Open a Nail Salon: Tearing Down Finding Treasures For Suzie's Nail Studio

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How to Open a Nail Salon: Continued Renovation

Who says renos can't be fun? Suzie Moskal digs in and gets her hands dirty as her nail studio renovation continues. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins How to Open a Nail Business: Tearing Down Finding Treasures For Suzie's Nail Studio

Finding Treasures For Suzie's Nail Studio

Suzie Moskal is on the hunt for original items to accent her new nail studio. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins How to Open a Nail Business: Tearing Down How to Open a Nail Salon: Continued Renovation

How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins

Suzie Moskal's new nail studio location teardown is complete, and now the renovations begin. Suzie shares some important differences between DIY reno's versus hiring professional tradesmen. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Business: Tearing Down How to Open a Nail Salon: Continued Renovation Finding Treasures for Suzies Nail Studio

How to Open a Nail Salon: Tearing Down

Suzie Moskal begins the journey of expanding her nail salon business into a new location. Teardown is the first step. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins

Crowdsourcing: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?

This month we asked nail techs: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?

The Suite Life

The Suite Life: If you’re tired of being limited as a booth renter or salon employee, the freedom of salon suite rental just might be right for you.

How to Open a Nail Salon When…

These five tales of survival prove that timing isn’t everything. Hard work and determination can make almost any reason for delaying the fulfillment of career goals seem like a paltry excuse. Take inspiration from these salon owners to surmount your obstacles in 2014.

Should You Encourage a Student Who Wants to Open Her Own Salon Right After Graduation?

While school instructors all want what’s best for their students after graduation, it’s a hard call as to whether lofty initial ventures will pay off or backfire. We asked nail school instructors and owners: Should you encourage or discourage a nail student who wants to open her own salon immediately after graduation?

Look Before You Lease

Most salon owners rent their salon space, but few are trained in leasing legalese and the considerations that should be taken into account before signing on the dotted line. Learn what to look for so your lease works to your benefit — not your landlord’s.