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Peppermint Spa Pedicure

Signature Service by Pamper Me Please Travel Spa, Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia

Can One Of These Emerging Salon Chains Become the “Starbucks of Nails”?

Many have tried — and many have failed — to do for nail salons what Starbucks did for coffee shops. Our report shows that it’ll take innovative hiring, a simple and consistent sanitation program, and a major consumer PR campaign in order for a salon chain to become the name that clients most trust.

My Other Life: Jana Leigh McWhorter, wing walker

Jana Leigh McWhorter, nail tech and instructor. In her other life: wing walker.

On the Road at Avalon Hair & Day Spa in Norfolk, Virginia

It’s All Natural

At Atir- a Natural Nail Care Clinic, nails do not have to be long to be beautiful. Owner Rita Gregory opened the first all-natural nail salon 16 years ago to fill a void she saw in the nail care industry. Today the franchise is strong in 14 states offering consumers a unique four-step treatment for keeping their natural nails healthy.

Salon Is a One-Man Show

What is a former security guard doing owninga quaint, classically decorated salon in historic Old Town Manassas, Va.? Educating his clients on proper nail care, performing top-quality services, and pampering them too.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn’t cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn’t know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a “reasonable” nail tech would do it, you’d better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.

Unredeemed Gift Certificates: No Give No Take

Unredeemed gift certificates are not money in your pocket. Even if the expiration date is past (and the state decides that), the money paid still rightfully belongs to the intended gift recipient.

On the Road: Chesapeake, VA

Behind the Scenes: Christopher Truong

Christopher Truong recently became an educator for OPI Products because he says many nail technicians need help with certain skills, especially when it comes to proper product application.