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Mobile Nail Salons

La Lacquerie is a Mobile Nail Salon That Caters to Women on the Go

— May 29, 2014 — Autos
Just as kids chase ice cream trucks, women in San Francisco will be doing the same after the cute pink mobile nail salon 'La Lacquerie' that lives inside of a 1960s Airstream Trailer. La Lacquerie was founded by Susan Aflak when she opted to leave her finance job and decided to cater to time-pressed professional women in the area.

Companies can book appointments with La Lacquerie and the manicure mobile will drive right up and park outside their office building. The salon-quality manicures include base coats, top coats and pedicures with top nail polish brands like Essie and OPI. Treatments range in price from $16 to about $45, but if you've got a nail emergency, it's nice to know that La Lacquerie is making its rounds.
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Beauty Services - The rise of mobile beauty services like La Lacquerie's mobile nail salon presents an opportunity for professionals to access salon-quality treatments conveniently and on their own schedule.
2. Catering to Time-pressed Professionals - La Lacquerie's mobile nail salon caters specifically to time-pressed professional women, highlighting the demand for convenient beauty services tailored to busy lifestyles.
3. Innovation in Mobile Salon Design - The unique concept of La Lacquerie's mobile Airstream nail salon showcases the potential for innovative and eye-catching designs that can disrupt traditional brick-and-mortar salons.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Wellness - The on-demand and mobile beauty service trend presents an opportunity for the beauty and wellness industry to offer convenient and personalized services to busy professionals.
2. Transportation - The emergence of mobile salons like La Lacquerie's Airstream nail salon highlights the potential for innovation and disruption in the transportation industry, as these unique vehicles provide a new way to deliver services.
3. Technology - Technological advancements in scheduling, payment, and customization can greatly enhance the experience of on-demand beauty services, presenting opportunities for disruption and innovation within the technology industry.
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