about us

Safe and clean? yes, without a doubt. Even the inspectors think so. Client commentary: "Tuscany like decorations. Wonderful conversations-all in all, a relaxing time, and it's fairly priced." The Boston globe sidekick, july 19, 2005. See what our customers are saying about us!

a brief history...

The square nail studio developed out of that little spot in your brain that you reserve for those if-I-could-I-would's. I had lived in the sunshine state since birth and spent most of my life in a small town. I entered the salon industry in Florida in 1990 because it presented itself as an occupation of laid back nature, funky and creative and self-governing.

I forged my way through all kinds of salons during many years of discovery. For all the varying types of salons and spas that I had the privilege to be a part of, I constantly pondered over how modern everything was. I always dreamed of copper pedicure tubs, wood tables, mismatched chairs and fabrics, with lots of pillows. Then again I have always been a bit old-fashioned -- a little more Rembrandt, less Picasso.

In the summer of 2002, I heard about a shop space available in Davis square. I wanted this tiny little space in Davis to be what I had always wanted. A natural salon, or more fitting to it's size a studio, that was exactly how I would decorate my house. Rustic, comfy with my music, candles and really great company. Quite the ideal workplace. Though now, we consider it more a gathering place.

I found that the people in Boston and more specifically in Davis square are some of the nicest, most down-to-earth, artistic and wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Imagine that! The square, its business and residents have responded so well to the studio and I grin every time someone comments on how cute it is, or how nice it smells or my favorite, "that was the best manicure i've ever had!" I meet the best folks every day and often times I feel that it wasn't just me waiting for them. Sometimes I think they were waiting for me too. Thank you Davis...

Heather