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The Nail Bar
The Nail Bar, a haven of relaxation in the centre
of the Middle East's most cosmopolitan city,
Beirut
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of city life, The
Nail Bar's peaceful atmosphere makes it the ideal place
to take time out and pamper your hands and feet. Also,
for those urban types always in a rush, the essential
quick fixes such as waxing and brow shaping are available
any time from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Founders
From different ends of the globe, Katy Taouk and
Jenni Robinson both landed in Beirut in 1996.
Katy, of Lebanese origin, born and raised in
Sydney, Australia was determined to come to her parents'
homeland and see it for herself. After studying Beauty
Therapy, Swedish Massage, Electrolysis, Aromatherapy
and Thalassotherapy she gained experience and ran a
beauty salon in Sydney before making her decision to
relocate to Lebanon. Once on Lebanese territory, Katy
ran a beauty section in one of the exclusive hairdressing
salons that Lebanon is famous for. After rapidly building
a vast clientele, she contemplated opening her own salon.
Jenni, of British nationality, the
eternal wanderer, longed to escape the humdrum monotony
of European life. After working in management for many
years in different countries she was offered a contract
with a British company to help set up their office in
Lebanon. An indulgent shopper and always conscious of
taking care of herself, she hunted high and low for
a good manicure. Shocked at the incredibly low standards
of manicure and waxing, she was eternally grateful that
a good friend recommended she visit Katy for her beauty
needs. But by the time her contract was fulfilled, Lebanon
had its grip on her and she was not ready to move on.
The rest is history. The two were both
ready for a change of direction and decided on a concept
that was well established in the U.S, growing rapidly
in Sydney and London and did not yet exist in Lebanon,
the nail bar. They put their heads together,
researched hard, completed courses, hunted for locations
and created The Nail Bar.
The Aim
To enhance natural beauty, provide excellent service
and use only the best products.
Katy and Jenni decided from the outset of their project
that they must always have a strong commitment to providing
quality products and excellent service, both of which
were hard to find in Lebanon at that time. They imported
the best products on the international market and only
accepted staff with a friendly disposition and natural
ability. To ensure that their staff would be the best
in their field, they brought into the equation an educator
and Ambassador for the leading U.S. nail care brand
Creative Nail Design. The combination proved to be a
success.
The Future
After expanding their present salon to attempt to cope
with their growing clientele, the two entrepreneurs
are working on their next project…..So watch
this space!!!!!!!!!
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