salon profiles

On the Road: Black File

This recently-opened salon in Southern California is geared towards trendy customers in their 20s and 30s wanting a place to socialize.

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On the Road: Nusta Spa

On a trip to Washington, D.C., Erika Kotite decides to get a serious pampering session.

Are Virtual Reality Manicures the Future of the Nail Industry?

“The Augmented Reality nail dream would act like a Snapchat face filter for nails – you hold up your hands in real time, in any light and on any background, and see a brand’s polish on your nails,” says WAH Nails owner Sharmadean Reid.

The Theme’s the Thing: Parisian

Inspired by La Belle Époque, this salon is just as lovely as it is eco-friendly.

Feel at Home at Hands & Feet Boutique

Clarksville, Tenn.’s Hands & Feet Boutique focuses on safety and comfort, drawing a wide range of clients. Owner Angie Prichard hopes to inspire a higher standard of nail care in her area.

Go Bold with Sparkle San Francisco

After leaving her corporate job to work as a nail tech, Mia Rubie rented a private studio so she could work independently. Four years later, that studio has grown into Sparkle San Francisco, a trendy, tucked-away salon that specializes in nail art.

On the Road: Organic Infusions Hair and Nail Salon

The scenic Smoky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing salon services in the tourist-heavy destination of Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Harry Connick Jr. Takes Over Poochiez Paws Nail Studio

Singer and show host Harry Connick Jr. takes over Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio in Atlanta, Ga. to give salon owner Poochie a day off.

Salon Suite Design at Cosmic Nails

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.

Custom Treatments Cater to All Clients at Terés: A Nail Bar

At Terés | A Nail Bar, wellness — and time well spent — is the name of the game. This neighborhood salon is all about service, with customized treatments designed to meet any client’s needs.