salon profiles

When Art Meets Business, Work’s a Vacation

Eimsuk Arminio combines a background in commercial art and a love of nails to make her work successful beyond the salon.

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The Three Entrepreneurs

Cooperative management enables three businesses to work together as one very successful full-service salon.

Alabama Home-Based Salon Provides Southern Hospitality

Vicky McCain converted a sun porch and removed a hot tub to make room for Nubs to Nails Salon in her home.

Motherhood Enriches Salon Career

The same TLC that working mother Cindy Fairchild uses to nurture her family life makes her employees and clients feel cared for as well.

The Better to See Your Nails!

With manicures done under the microscope, the finished nails speak for themselves.

The Night Is Always Young at Nails After Dark

Dee Holland credits her prospering salon’s growth to midnight closings, a relaxed atmosphere, and self-assured technicians.

You Can Fight City Hall

The Stevensons of Hollywood Nail Care convinced their zoning board that nail technicians should be considered professionals.

Amico’s Grand Got Its Name for Incomparable Service

Amico’s employees are trained to primp and pamper clients into euphoria.

A Penchant for Perfection: Profile of A Perfect Ten Nail Salon

In a state that doesn’t even require licensing, Larry and Nancy Bergere set their own standards.

You Can Take It With You

Maureen Volpe’s clients and employees liked her salon so much they learned her methods and franchised her name---in 55 salons nationwide.