We’ve been asked a lot lately when our Waverly location is going to open and why it’s taking so long. So we thought we’d lay out the process for opening a Polished Nail Bar location to hopefully shed some light on the subject. The first step in opening a new salon is obviously picking a location. Once we’ve determined what area we want to be in, found a space, gotten all the paperwork in order, and taken over the space, we start the permitting process. This can be a long process, depending on how backlogged the department is. And so at step one, we’ve already hit our first potential delay in the construction process. As we’re getting permitting, we’re giving our contractors the heads up on the work that’s coming so they can be looking at their schedules and when they can fit us in. But we can’t actually schedule the work until
The Essie Fall 2017 Collection harkens 90s retro cool! On its website, Essie says of the collection: “the new essie fall 2017 collection embodies the rebel spirit of the 1990s with colors that range from light baby pink to saturated dark purple. thought the 90s were over? as if!” Colors in the Essie Summer 2017 Collection include: as if – a powdery periwinkle blue with a hint of red mixtaupe – a warm ivory with a dash of pink knee high life – a deep wine red with purple undertones dressed to the nineties – a dark purple with a green-blue shimmer girly grunge – a soft silvery metallic with a light purple shine saved by the belle – a light baby pink with a subtle blue undertone As an authorized Essie salon, Polished Nail Bar is guaranteed to have these new shades, as well as all your Essie faves. Head to the nearest Polished salon to bring the art
If you’re a nail biter, getting a manicure can seem like a waste of money. But did you know that keeping your nails groomed and looking good can actually help you break the habit? Here are some other tips to help you stop your nail biting. Wear fake nails like acrylics, gels or wraps. They look great but also don’t allow you access to your real nails. Find a new habit. When you find yourself biting your nails – or wanting to bite your nails – distract yourself with something healthier. Relax. For many, nail biting is a way to relieve stress. If this is you, there are a ton of relaxation and meditation techniques that allow you to relieve stress without biting your nails. Use a deterrent. If you find yourself biting your nails despite investing in manicures or trying to distract yourself, head to the drugstore. There are
For fall/winter 2017, chill out with a mani/pedi from the OPI Iceland Collection! Colors in the OPI Iceland Collection include: Icelanded a Bottle of OPI – a soft dove beige That’s What Friends are Thor – a powerful earthy brown Krona-logical Order – a rich espresso Suzi & the Arctic Fox – a purple-kissed hue Turn On the Northern Lights! -a deep purple This Isn’t Greenland – a mystical moss Less is Norse – a dark ice blue Check Out the OId Geysirs – a light true blue One Heckla of a Color! – a frosty purple Reykjavik Has All the Hot Spots – a dusky mauve Aurora Berry-alis – a glowing pink As an authorized OPI salon, Polished Nail Bar is guaranteed to have these new shades, as well as all your favorite OPI colors. Head to the nearest Polished salon for your retro summer nail look!