BY MAUREEN WERTHER
A nail salon/beauty lounge recently opened
in Saratoga Springs at the rear of the Roohan
Building on 517 Broadway.
Glitter Nail Bar combines the ambiance
of a social gathering with pampering and
relaxation. In addition to offering a setting for
manicures and pedicures for bridal parties,
birthdays, or just some mother-daughter
bonding time, Glitter Nail Bar serves wine,
beer and other light beverages, along with
a vegetarian menu that includes hummus,
vegetable and cheese platters, and assorted
crudité’s.
Sisters Lindsey and Marcella Hammer
lovingly refer to Glitter Nail Bar as their “big
idea.” While growing up, the girls worked
together at various jobs, so it seemed natural
they would continue their partnership into
adulthood.
“We have complimentary skills,” said
Marcella, “and we both love marketing.”
So, while working together in their graphic
design consulting business, Lindsey came up
with the idea of a nail bar that would be a
combination cocktail lounge and nail salon.
They decided to name their new venture
“Glitter” and nine months later their new
business was born.
Both women have artistic and creative
backgrounds, with Lindsey’s specialty being
graphic design and Marcella’s focus on writing
and editorial work. Both women love nail art.
They have put that love and those talents to
work in creating and marketing Glitter Nail
Bar to women of all ages.
“Have you and your daughter ever gone
to get a mani/pedi together and you end up
sitting at opposite ends of the nail salon?”
askd Marcella. Glitter Nail Bar solved that
problem by creating spaces where women
can socialize and enjoy a glass of champagne
together and nosh on finger food while
licensed nail technicians turn their hands
and feet into little works of art. Glitter even
has a mini manicure and pedicure package
for girls 12 and under.
The nail menu includes lacquer, gel, or
ANC polish, French or half-moon design,
champagne manicure and pedicure soaks,
and jewel or stud nail art among the options.
The complete menu of options is available
on the company website, along with a food
and beverage menu and information about
group bookings and private parties.
The 2,000-square-foot space lends itself
to the “lounge” concept, and groups can mix
and mingle during their salon treatments.
“The space allows us to customize events
to meet every party’s specific needs,” said
Marcella. With the main entrance is located
at the rear of the building on Long Alley, there
is dedicated parking available and customers
don’t have to deal with trying to park on
Broadway. Marcella thinks the private rear
entrance gives the lounge a feeling of secretive
exclusivity and jokingly refers to Glitter as
the “Saratoga women’s speakeasy.”
For more information and to schedule
an individual or group booking, call Glitter
Nail Bar at 888-2943 or book online at www.glitternail.bar.