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{on the road} n is on a ure statio chnicians The pedic so nail te ne r t. raised p la y create toenail a can easil se izes the u ie maxim p lan. ér Salon Ch lender floor of its s Salon Chérie Outside the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, Hawaii, Salon Chérie's owner Anri Bui keeps a steady clientele of nail art aficionados. BY TIM CROWLEY ing tom-mix f Bui cus s. p le o An exam design color her > Salon Chérie is a small studio salon located in the business street-level section of a large condominium building. It has two pedicure chairs, two manicure tables, and a waiting area. > Anri Bui opened Salon Chérie four years ago. Her positive reviews on Yelp have brought in a steady flow of new customers, both tourist and local, and her salon's specialty in skillful nail art has created a loyal following of regular clients. > Salon Chérie ofers three-tiered manicures and pedicures, as well as acrylic, gel, and gel-polish, all of which can be personalized with nail art. > Nail art is customizable and popular among return visitors. When asked to recreate the famous woodprint "The Great Wave of Kanagawa" Bui excitedly made a hand-painted design with custom-mixed paints. Some of Bui's more detailed full sets can take as long as an hour and a half to complete. > Party packages are available, with members treated to food and drink while they wait to get services, and nail art design books and magazines are out to help clients come up with nail art ideas. www.saloncherie.com www.saloncherie.com ed Bui receiv ner Anri n in both Ow ducatio her nail e nd her native Hawaii a a, Japan. Yokoham 54 | NAILS MAGAZINE anagawa ave off K tW The Grea | MARCH 2013 For more photos of this salon, go to www.nailsmag.com/ontheroad/cherie