Beyond providing just a fresh coat of nail color to refresh one's look, these innovative nail salons offer services that cater to people who are looking for next-level beauty experiences. Knowing that virtually anyone can benefit from being pampered a little more in their life, brands from a wide range of industries have taken to creating luxe mobile nail salons and pop-ups that provide a place for people to enjoy moments of relaxation and self-care. While some high-tech salon services integrate elements of virtual reality, others pair the experiences they offer with snacks and sweets.
Appealing to beauty lovers who don't like to make compromises when it comes to luxury, wellness or caring for the environment, a number of nail salons are operating on the basis of only sharing eco-friendly services and non-toxic products.
13 Unconventional Nail Salons
From Virtual Reality Nail Salons to Free-to-Try Nail Salons:
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Virtual Reality Nail Salons
WAH London's New Flagship Incorporates Tech into Its Business Model
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Snack-Sharing Beauty Pop-Ups
Treatwell and Poptata's Pop-Up Pairs Street Food & Manicures
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Concept Car Spa Soirees
This Buick Style Event Boasted Manicures in Honor of the Buick Avista
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Waterless Nail Salons
Lemon Love's Eco-Friendly Nail Salon Shares Luxurious, Non-Toxic Experiences
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Free-to-Try Nail Salons
JellyNail's "Tryvertising" Gel Nail Concept Shop Offers Advice and More
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Contemporary Canadian Nail Salons
Montreal's Le Hideout is Modern and Industrial
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Boutique Nail Salons
LA's Côte Offers the Average City-Dweller a No-Nonsense Beauty Experience
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Candy-Themed Pop-Up Salons
Mars Wrigley Confectionery Launches a Pampering Pop-Up for V-Day
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Meditative Manicure Services
Non-Toxic Nail Salon 'sundays' Offers a Restorative Nail Treatment
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Kid-Friendly Pop-Up Spas
The My Little Pony Spa in NYC Offers Makeup, Hair and Manicure Packages
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Bright Modern Nail Salons
Katie Gebhardt Uses a Soft Color Palette for the Leo Nail Salon
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Millennial Pink Nail Salons
Jason Byrne Design's Professonail Westfield Hornsby Project is Serene
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Superhero Nail Salon Campaigns
The Powerpuff Girls are Taking Over WAH London for a Month
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