California

Lulu’s by Travis Parker

As we walked by an empty storefront, my flip-flopped feet wanted a rest, and the storefront was simply a tease. The cream-colored paper plastered to the window taunted me with stories of manicures and pedicures, and the logo — with its bright colors and intricate font — promised me that this would be an adorable nail spa.

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When Bad Things Happen to Good People

No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.

On the Road: Aqua Nail Bar & Boutique (Santa Barbara, Calif.)

Aqua is decked out in cool, hip shades of teal and green that perfectly represent the salon’s name.

Service Station

Jayna Rust reflects on her experience as a woman going to a men's salon.

Rev Up with Eight Great Salons

One sure-fire way to jump-start your energy is by re-working you work space, but when you’re looking to redecorate your salon, you know you don’t want yours to look like every Tom, Dee, or Harriet’s salon.

Party All the Time

Venice Beach, the bohemian artists’ neighborhood in Los Angeles that is home to skate rats, bodybuilders, and artsy types alike, has a new place to party — and beautify. Opened last year by a former party producer, Nitespa is a new full-service spa for night owls.

California Bill Aims to Make Salons Safer

California Assembly Speaker pro tem Leland Yee introduced legislation that would establish minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment and ensure that salons have procedures to ensure proper, safer, and sanitary operation of pedicure spa equipment. T

Signature Services: The Gold Digger Manicure

An alternative to the traditional French Manicure, the Gold Digger puts precious metal at clients’ fingertips using champagne and gold-infused products.

On the Road: SpaBar

Patricia Oropeza gives her feet a much-needed break at SpaBar

Infectious Bacteria Continues to Whirl in Salon Footbaths

More than 130 people in the San Jose, Calif., area have reported bacterial infections after receiving pedicures at several salons. Of those people, 19 have been confirmed to have a bacterial infection.

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