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to Clarksville to be near herfamily. “I knew we’d have aunique niche and we’d attractinterest in that way,” saysPrichard. “It’s good businesswhen you can find a niche andhelp people at the same time.”Opened in March 2014,Hands & Feet Boutique focuseson providing both skilled andsafe services to its clients. One ofthe salon’s techs has received theANT (Advanced NailTechnologist) certification throughthe MediNail program, and Prichardherself is in the process of being certifiedas well. Prichard emphasizes teachingclients to recognize when a salon is trulysafe and hygienic. For example, nailtechs explain how implement bags thathave been sterilized in an autoclavechange color, so that clients can indentifyproperly sterilized implements.94 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2016THE SCOOP:When Angie Prichard first visited nailtech Jana Warnke as a client in 2013,she found both excellent nail care andinspiration. Visiting family inClarksville, Tenn., after the death of herhusband, Prichard had difficultyfinding a good nail service. Herdaughter worked near a salon andsuggested her mother try there, leadingPrichard to meet Warnke. Warnkementioned her dream of opening asalon that focused on top-notchsanitation, and Prichard loved the idea.“It really fascinated me because I hadnever encountered a safe salon before,from Maine to California,” says Prichard.“I knew that it would be an importantniche — something that wasn’t widelyavailable or even talked about yet.”An experienced businesswoman, shedecided to open a sanitation-focused nailsalon with Warnke when she moved backsalon profileFeel at Home at Hands & Feet BoutiqueClarksville, Tenn.’s Hands & Feet Boutique focuses on safety and comfort, drawing a wide range of clients.Owner Angie Prichard hopes to inspire a higher standard of nail care in her area. BY KATHERINE FLEMINGBUSINESS}Owner Angie Prichard describesher style as “shabby chic.”``````QUICK LOOKSalon Name: Hands & Feet BoutiqueLocation: Clarksville, Tenn.Owner: Angie PrichardOpened: March 2014Square footage: 800Number of Nail Techs/Employees: 5/8Specialties: Nail art, sanitationCompensation Structure: Hourly with commissionWebsite: http://www.hnfboutique.com``````THE ’HOOD:Clarksville has been called “the gatewayto the south.” A rapidly growing areawith a large military population due tothe nearby Fort Campbell army base, it’salso a popular area for military retirees,according to Prichard. Members of themilitary get a 10% discount at the salon,as do seniors.Hands & Feet Boutique has a view of>>>