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KC’S NON-TOXIC NAIL SALON WRITTEN BY BETHANEY WALLACE / PHOTOS BY JAMI BOWMAN
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hen Britten Moyers first stepped foot in a Paint Nail Bar, she knew it was something special. The now-owner of Kansas City’s location says it was an incredible experience. Living in Florida at the time (she’s a veteran and military spouse), she fell in love with the brand.
ucts that avoid common salon toxins, including those that give off strong chemical odors. The result is a healthier approach to nail care without sacrificing on the final product. In addition to being fume-free, the polishes are eco-friendly and healthier for nails.
“It was my first time in a fume-free salon,” she says. “I asked if they could franchise.”
“We want to educate them— we’re really focused on people and building those relationships.”
Much planning and a few years later, Moyers and her husband opened up Kansas City’s first fume-free, non-toxic nail salon in Overland Park. “They allowed us to do it; we’ve been with Paint Nail Bar since before they were a franchise. We got to grow with them. It’s been an amazing adventure.” Paint Nail Bar is built around prod-
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From gel polish to dips to full manicures and pedicures, all of Paint Nail Bar’s products are missing the top 10-12 chemicals. “We have found incredible brands that have removed even more,” Moyers says. “You don’t
have to have those chemicals for it to be a beautiful, long-lasting polish with a wonderful shine.” Moyers adds that their products are durable. Paint Nail Bar has unique options such as flexible polish that bends and moves with the nail plate. It’s a service that allows for a longerlasting manicure for those who don’t want traditional gel. “We stand by our ingredients and our work,” she says. “At the end of the day, that’s our word and our reputation to provide clean and healthy options.” Paint Nail Bar guarantees its work, offering touch-ups or fixes for chips within 10 days of service. Customer Jess Beadleston said the chip fix policy gave her peace of mind to give them a try, as she’s hard on her nails. Not that it mattered.
