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42 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2016The Theme’s the Thing:ParisianLike its name suggests, the decor at Los Angeles’ Can CanParleur is French-inspired. “Think Toulouse-Lautrec meetsthe Moulin Rouge’s dressing rooms,” says owner CarmenYu.  “I’m a huge fan of the Belle Époque, a period in Europewhere great writers, painters, and musicians came to light.  Itwas also a time of optimism and artistic achievement.” Anoversized Toulouse-Lautrec print holds a prominent spot inthe salon’s decor. “When I see Toulouse-Lautrec’s creativityand artistic passion, it takes me to a happy place. The can-canwas a dance where women were able to express themselves.I equate all of this to nails and nail polish, because they havethe ability to make us women feel powerful and beautiful.”The space was designed by Yu with an eye towardprotecting the environment. The faux-brick is made ofrecycled paper and cardboard, expertly painted with biocide-free paint, while the floor is poured concrete with a biocide-free stain. The furnishings were all custom made usingnatural, organic textiles and fillers. “They’re extremely comfytoo,” Yu notes.The curtains separating the service chairs are intendedto give patrons a sense of having their own space while stillbeing able to have a tete-a-tete with their neighbor. “Wewant customers to feel comfortable and we want to createan enchanting environment. At the same time, we also wantto create a sense of community by introducing clients to oneanother,” she says.VITÉ 20̈BEAUTYIndustry Professionals CallNow for a FREE SAMPLE!100% Money-Back GuaranteeVisit http://www.Vite20.com or Call (800) 307-8818Unhealthy HealthyOnly Quality SalonsUse Our Products.Does Yours?Kills Fungus!...Safe to be used with existingnail polish and/or acrylicswithout damageChanges seen in as little as2 to 3 weeksIncludes Industry-Leading100% Money-back Guarantee