Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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1. Available in 96 glossy, matte, and glow-in-the-dark shades, Karma Organic Nail Polishes do not contain toluene, formaldehyde, or DBP. 2. The most popular treatment at the salon is the Karma Rosemary Mint manicure/pedicure. It consists of a bath of fresh rosemary, mint sprigs, and tea tree oil. 1 LaFleur 4 pedi spa 2 La Fleur #4 by Gulfstream offers an array of options; stylish acrylic bases, beautifully hand crafted glass bowls; bright base inserts and more. The La Fleur #4 comes standard with the new, ergonomically designed footrest for maximum client, and technician, comfort. 2007," Zaheer says. "We see their kids grow up, it's great!" Seasons don't affect business either. "It's common in the nail industry that business goes down in the winter, but that is not the case for Karma Organic," Zaheer says. "The season doesn't matter because our services and treatments are like therapy for clients." TREATING Reception Desk Designed to add instant appeal to any spa or salon entrance. Standard in a Dark Cherry wood finish, available in two sizes; and the option of cascading waterfall glass in many brilliant colors. Mariposa Spa Host the next Mother/ Daughter day at your spa. The Mariposa 3 from Gulfstream is a pedicure spa designed for young clients. With an acrylic Biscuit base and interchangeable inserts, the signature butterfly chair tops this unit and is sure to be a hit with mothers and daughters alike. Custom Chair A chair made for your clients' comfort. Available in two rich leatherette colors, this chair offers a soft seat for your manicure clients. Replacement Chair Covers Replacement parts are available through Gulfstream's website. Whether you need plumbing parts, new chair upholstery or jet caps, we've got a full stock of the parts you need to update your existing chair. www.gulfstreaminc.com • 1-877-622-4853 128 | www.nailsmag.com/fifi/21186 NAILS MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2013 TECHS LIKE FAMILY "Employees spend nine hours a day in the salon," Zaheer says. "My employees know that they aren't going to be breathing in chemicals while they are working." When hiring, Zaheer requires that techs have a license accompanied with a good personality. New techs are always welcome. "They will learn skills with experience," Zaheer says. "There's always room for growth." During downtime, techs are encouraged to practice on each other and attend training sessions to continue learning about the industry trends. Keeping good karma alive, Zaheer treats his techs like family and never cuts hours. According to Zaheer, Karma Organic offers the top pay for nail techs with paid vacations and holidays off. Since the salon opened in 2007, Zaheer says not one nail tech has left. "I take care of the little things to make sure they are happy," he says.