Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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BUSINESS} salon profile With flamboyant wallpaper and hot pink accents, Polish Nail & Beauty features decor described as "girly, pink, and glitzy," according to Samantha "Sammy" Grant, the salon's founder and co-owner. High-end Salon Brings Nail Art to Aberdeen, Scotland U.K.-based salon Polish Nail & Beauty is turning heads with free-hand nail art, a steady flow of industry awards, and brand involvement. BY BRITTNI RUBIN Thirteen years ago, award-winning nail tech Samantha "Sammy" Grant began her career working in highprofile salons throughout the United Kingdom. But after the birth of her daughter, she became self-employed, renting space in a hair salon. Her business grew rapidly, despite having hired additional staff to keep up with client demand. In 2010, it was time to open a much larger nail-focused salon in her hometown of Aberdeen, Scotland. Polish Nail & Beauty is very "girly, pink, and glitzy," according to Grant, co-owner and founder. The salon specializes in free-hand nail art and uses brands like CND, Minx, Bio Sculpture, OPI, and NSI. "Customers love the salon's relaxed social environment with our adjoining nail stations," says Grant. "They also like being able to come to an esteemed salon for a reasonable price." Grant and her salon have won and been finalists for a multitude 120 | NAILS MAGAZINE | JUNE 2013 QUICK LOOK Salon name: Polish Nail & Beauty Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Owners: Samantha Grant and John Jones Square Footage: 1,075 sq. ft. Opened: October 9, 2010 Number of Nail Techs/Total Staf: 4/11 Specialties: Free-hand nail art Compensation: Salary Website: www.polishnailandbeauty.com