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96 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2016the Cumberland Riverwalk, a walking path and park area alongthe Cumberland River. Riverboats stop not far from the salon,and sometimes clients come from the riverboats for a quick nailservice. “We enjoy hearing about their travels,” says Prichard.There aren’t any other nail salons near Hands & Feet, butit’s close to other businesses, including a tattoo parlor and abarbershop. Potential clients can check out the salon fromhome through a recently created virtual Google Maps tour,which can be accessed through Google Maps or the salonwebsite.``````THE MENU:“We offer the full range of services from basic mani/pedis tofull-on blinged out nails with embedded objects,” says Prichard.The salon is known for its nail art, and offers acrylics, hard gels,and soak-off gels as well. It also offers a full slate of pedicuresincluding dry pedicures, express services, and special mainte-nance for elderly or disabled clients.Prices start at $25 for a regular manicure, $35 for a gelmanicure, and $35 for a standard pedicure. It also sells pedicureproducts and other boutique items such as sandals.``````THE CLIENTELE:“We serve them young and old,” says Prichard. The salon hassuch a broad range of clientele that it’s difficult to describe atypical client, she explains. Many clients come for nail art,sitting for hours to get the perfect design. Prichard notes thather school teacher clients opt for gel-polish manicures becausethey last longer.Hands & Feet is a social space as well, hosting events such asbridal parties and birthday parties for little girls. Male clientsmake up just a small portion of the clientele, but those clients areregulars. The salon partners with a local podiatrist who refersclients needing basic care, while the nail techs refer clients formedical care if they notice any potential problems.1. Hands & Feet Boutiqueis known for nail art. Thisdesign comes courtesyof nail tech Jana Warnke.2. The nail desks arerepurposed antiquevanities. 3. Comfortablechairs make pedicureseasier for clients. 4. Thesalon is located near theCumberland Riverwalk inClarksville, Tenn.1``````2