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Van Court Studio Aspires to Provide the Healthiest Mani/Pedi Possible

Van Court Studio wants to be New York City's healthy nail destination. Opening Saturday, March 5, the nail salon will only use five- or nine-free nail lacquers, medical-grade sterilized equipment, natural products and structured-salaried ...

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February 29, 2016
Van Court Studio Aspires to Provide the Healthiest Mani/Pedi Possible

 

Van Court Studio

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Van Court Studio wants to be New York City's healthy nail destination. Opening Saturday, March 5, the nail salon will only use five- or nine-free nail lacquers, medical-grade sterilized equipment, natural products and structured-salaried nail technicians. 

Ruth Kallens, the nail salon's founder, and Jessica Washick, its creative director, were inspired to make a change for the better for the NYC nail scene after reading the NY Times article that detailed the hazardous working conditions and mistreatment of nail technicians in NYC nail salons.

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Product partners will include brands such as Deborah Lippmann, Londontown, Ginger+Liz, LVX, RGB and more.

Natural product focuses beyond polishes include tankless pedicure bowls, no gels or acrylics and a state of the art water purification system.  

As for sustainable working conditions, Van Court Studio will emphasize fair wages, ethical work shifts and small business product partners. 


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