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Chocolate Pedicure – The Sweetest Way to Pamper your Feet

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Chocolate is one of the best comfort foods that people enjoys if they are sad or stressed out, one reason is that chocolate has a distinct aroma that makes a person feel relaxed and calm. Aroma that triggers a part of our brain that makes us happy or feel good and because of this distinct characteristic of chocolate, salon owners had the idea of incorporating the chocolate to a pedicure treatment. Not only with its aroma, chocolate contains substances that helps to moisturize the skin and provides great benefits to the body. That is why chocolate pedicure treatment is very popular nowadays. Most of the popular or famous spas are offering this distinct treatment that promises soothing and a great spa experience. A chocolate pedicure treatment is almost the same with the standard pedicure treatment offered on nail salons and spas, except that this distinct treatment uses chocolate and chocolate oils for foot bath and soaking. The Process of Chocolate Pedicure Treatme

Five Pieces of Equipment Every Salon or Spa Should Have

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Deluxe Reception Counter Every new salon or spa owner needs the right tools to get the job done right.   That’s why it’s so important to explore your options as a business owner.   Knowing which pieces of equipment are most beneficial for your clients is a matter of trial and error.   If your budget permits you to buy the top-of-the line salon or spa equipment, you should.   If finances are tight, smaller and more economical versions of the same equipment exist to meet your needs. Here are five things every salon or spa should have:    Reception Desk.  Give your clients a place to check in and inquire about services.  A reception desk gives people direction and provides employees with a place to record appointments, write down contact information, and ring up salon and spa services.  The receptionist is often the first person to greet guests so a nice looking reception desk is a must. Utility Carts.  Store much needed supplies in the cart size and

Caviar Nail Art A New Way to Reinvent Your Look

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Fashion today is based on what is new and what is in, unable to get the new trends and the “in” look will make a person outdated and different. One of the newest nail trends today is what we call caviar nail art. A nail art with bit edgy look, because of the texture it contains and the uniqueness it presents. Caviar nail art is a nail art that uses micro beads to add a different texture to the nails making it look different and noticeable. To get this art done, first you will need the following materials. To get the perfect result, you have to complete these materials so that you won’t have any problems as you progress.              1.      Base Coat Polish              2.      Opaque White Nail polish              3.      Micro Beads              4.      Top Coat Nail Polish Make sure to be creative and try to think of what nail polish color to use and beads to use that will blend together for best results. Also make sure that you will showcase the caviar

Ten Steps to a Successful Salon Grand Opening

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So, you’re ready to open your own salon.   That’s great!   In order to get ready for your grand opening, you’ll need to take care of a few things before opening your doors for good. Here are ten steps you’ll want to take to make your grand opening one people don’t forget: 1. Create a budget for your grand opening.  Decide how much you want to spend on advertising, refreshments, labor, and entertainment. 2. Advertise to businesses as well as individual clients.  Offer area businesses a reason to visit your salon.  Provide them with a discount for showing a valid ID or presenting a coupon.  3.  Contact the media.  Free advertising is a great way to make people aware of your business.  Contact the proper media outlets a few weeks in advance so they can make time to interview you.  4.   Set up a Facebook event.  Reach more people by inviting members of your community to visit your salon on its first day of being open.  Make sure to list the highlights of your g