Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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BUSINESS} salon profle I opted for a custom-built pedicure sofa with ceramic bowls for easy cleaning and disinfection. Fashion Meets Relaxation in Chicago's West Town At Posh'aah Nail Spa, guests are treated to pampering mani-pedis in a comfy-chic atmosphere. The owner — who quit her successful career as a mixed-use property manager in 2012 to embark on her lifelong dream of opening a nail salon — shares the story of making her dream a reality. BY MAKEDA MOORE Hi, I'm Makeda, the owner of Posh'aah Nail Spa. I opened Posh'aah in March 2012 after spending about a decade stalking the nail industry. I spent countless nights reading NAILS Magazine and the annual NAILS Big Book (my favorite), studying via an online nail school program, and perusing the Internet. I also "suffered" through a parade of mani-pedi places, receiving pedicures from hot spas and cool nail salons. While I liked the focus on nails at area salons, I loved the rich overindulgences offered by spas, like the Double Choc Pedi at Bliss Spa. (Mmmm and aaaah!) I dreamt of the ideal nail place for years and named her Posh'aah, a made up word that blends the fashion from "posh" with the relaxation expression "'aah". The imaginary comfy-chic mani-pedi place ruled my dreams. Over time, I decided to let go of the dream, scrapped the idea, and went back to my 124 | NAILS MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2013 QUICK LOOK Salon name: Posh'aah Nail Spa Location: Chicago Owner: Makeda Moore Square Footage: 1,200 Moore Opened: March 2012 Number of Nail Techs/Total Staf: 3/4 Specialties: nail fashion/art, deluxe Oh My Posh'aah!! Pedicures, spa parties for little ladies, and BYOB bashes for big girls Compensation: salary plus tips Website: www.poshaah.com