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SPAtaneity's manicure bar is comprised of fi ve stations custom built to maximize space and give the salon a modern, urban-chic feel. The original brick and hand-painted signs that mark the location's past as an auto repair shop peek through.
types. Additionally, the salon also carries CND Shellac and will soon introduce Zoya products.
BEYOND NAIL ART AND POLISH In 2011 Malone received her medical nail tech certi⇒ cation through the MediNail Learning Center (www.medinails.com) after completing advanced courses. Medical nail techs understand medical protocol, perform services on at-risk patients, and some use this license to practice in a medical spa or podiatrist's of⇒ ce. "There is a safer and healthier option out there for manicurists who care about expanding their education beyond just what the state requires," says Malone, who's still taking continuing education courses and has inquired about oncology manicurist training. "If there's anything I can learn, any type of tradeshow or training session I can attend, I'm all over it." Malone requires this same attitude from her employees. "They need to share my vision about education and understand that we're not a typical nail salon — we don't just do nail art and polish."
Although 80%-90% of clients come to SPAtaneity for manicures and pedicures — because the brand started out as nails-only — Malone has welcomed a booth rental esthetician. She's oncology certi⇒ ed, which goes hand-in- hand with Malone's vision.
KEEPING IT CLEAN SPAtaneity is known for its unconventional waterless services. According to Malone, it's better for the environment and safer for the client. "We all hear the horror stories from the whirlpools and tubs not being cleaned properly, so I wanted to get rid of water entirely," says Malone.
On rare occasions when it might be necessary for a client to have the extra hydration, Malone's team will use water, but for the vast majority of clients, water's been replaced with disposable kits.
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