Peridot Nail Salon

Bride To Be......

2009-05-30T19:15:00.000-07:00

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Best Nail Salon is Kent

2009-05-29T12:18:00.001-07:00

Don't wanna brag but we were voted for the best nail salon is Kent..... 2 years in a row......

Annual Visit

2009-05-29T12:07:00.000-07:00

Angela and Dora annual mother/daughter pedi with us. Angela comes from New Mexico once a year to get a pedi with us....:) Congrads, Angela on the baby!!!!!!

Mother's Day Weekend

2009-05-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

It was a very busy weekend. We were completely booked for three days. Thanks to all of you that came. I hope you all enjoyed your time and I hope that your Mother's Day celebrations was wonderful.

Seems like Ms. Klevjer and her beautiful daughters enjoy their time here with us. Again, thanks for sharing your Mother's Day with us.

Teacher's Appreciation Week

2009-05-08T14:01:00.000-07:00

I think these teachers are having way too much fun with their cosmo martinis....can you guess which foot belongs to Mr. Thomas!@#$%^!

Tweety's Latest Nail Art

2009-05-07T10:59:00.001-07:00

Let me know if you guys like it!!! :-)

Another Wedding Party

2009-05-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

We had a very busy weekend. No drama! No celebrations! Just folks preparing their toes for the flip flops weather!

Ms. Forbis' Birthday....

2009-04-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Looks like they're gonna have lots of fun...............

Busy Weekend....

2009-04-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

We had quite a weekend. Full of celebrations: bridal showers...birthdays..... and just a get together.

Check out Kalli and all her bridesmaids with their new toes....

Linda's Birthday

2009-04-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

Linda, the birthday girl!!!!! I'm a little late of putting this pix up!

2009-04-23T22:04:00.000-07:00

Don't these gentle from Oldcastle Precast look like they're having fun? They were here to celebrate Secretary Day with their staff but seems like they're having all the fun.... BTW check out Mr. Venn's pink toes!!!! ....think his wife gonna love 'em!

Ahhhh......The Bolton Sisters!!!!!

2009-04-23T12:19:00.000-07:00

....I think Karen likes the cupcakes!!!

Meet The Birthday Girl!!!!

2009-04-23T11:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Karen!!!! Thanks for coming ALL the way to Kent to share your birthday with us. It's was a pleasure!!!!

Status on Fish Pedicures

2009-04-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

I know I've been slacking with the upkeep of this blog....but I promise I'll try harder from now on.....

If you havn't heard..... I got the official words from the court!

NO FISH Pedicures!!!!

Oh well.....for those of you that really want to try it....guess you have to fly to Virginia to get or to Asia.... :-)

Expert on Infectious Disease

2009-01-29T14:07:00.000-08:00

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO'S WILLING TO COME TO THE HEARING TO TESTIFY ON OUR BEHALF. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU THINK YOU COULD HELP! THANKS.

A Date!

2009-01-18T15:24:00.000-08:00

Hello folks....we finally have a date...... The office of Legislative Senator Karen Keiser had just informed me that we will have a hearing regarding the fish pedicure on February 10th! Please show us your continuous support by writing to the State Board Cosmetology and the Senator. Thank you.

Swimmer's Lane

2008-12-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

Meet all the girls at Swimmer's Lane. They seem to enjoy themselves with all their toes all prettied-up for Christmas. Thank you, ladies....for sharing your holidays spirit with us.

Meet Dan Howe!

2008-12-17T19:07:00.000-08:00

This is Dan....all relaxed and happy right after his first pedicure!

X-mas Toes

2008-12-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

Check out Dan's Xmas toes.... I"m sure his significant other will appreciate the snowflakes.

Time Flies When You're having Fun!

2008-12-16T15:43:00.000-08:00

OMG!!!! Where all the times had gone????? I can't believe I last updated the blog in October! I'm still waiting to hear back from the State my "prompt" hearing. Nothing!!! I've tried to call them a couple of times...............So stay tuned. I'm really trying. I know many of you been waiting to anxiously for the fish to come back but....... Be patient with me! Just know that I'm working on it!

Letter to Dept of Licensing

2008-10-22T00:16:00.001-07:00

Below is a letter I sent to DOL to request for a hearing. Please stay tuned. I'll keep you posted.

October 10, 2008

Cosmetology Program
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
405 Black Lake Boulevard SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Fax: 360-664-2550

Re: Discontinuance of the Garra Sutra (“fish bath”) process

Dear Department of Licensing,

On October 1, 2008, I received a letter from the Department of Licensing notifying our salon to discontinue the use of fish pedicures, because the service violated WAC 308-20-110, the provision that regulates minimum safety and sanitation standards for manicurists. I respectfully request that you reconsider your position and that you schedule a hearing, so that we can more fully address your concerns. If a formal complaint is required to request a hearing, please provide me with that form so I can comply with the Department’s rules.

Prior to offering the fish bath service, sometimes called “fish pedicure,” to our clients, our salon researched the procedure. We have documentation and studies which show that our procedure is sanitary and has been approved for use in numerous jurisdictions throughout the United States and abroad. We have also implemented new safety procedures since the Department of Licensing was in, further ensuring the health and safety of our customers and the environment.

These procedures include a system that automatically changes the water between pedicures to ensure that there is no unhealthy residue or waste in the tank, a large supply of fish which allows us to change fish between customers, and a UV system that filters the water before it goes into the drainage system which addresses the Department of Fish and Wildlife concerns. We would like the opportunity to share this information with the Department of Licensing, so that it will have more complete information with which to reconsider its ruling.

Prior to the October 1 ruling, we performed the service on dozens of clients who were eager to try this innovative beauty treatment. Since the ruling, many customers have come out in support of the treatment and have asked if they can sign a waiver acknowledging that they understand the state’s ruling but want the treatment anyway. Is this allowed under any circumstance?

We look forward to your reply and the opportunity to discuss this during an upcoming hearing.

Sincerely,

Tuyet “Tweety” Bui, Co-owner
Peridot Nail Salon

T- shirts

2008-10-05T20:16:00.000-07:00

Hello bloggers......

I'm trying to turn the banning of my fish services into something positive. So we came up with the T-shirts idea. Please buy our shirts to support us! It's only $8.99 and we will donate a percentage to fish and wildlife reasearch
Available in S-M-L-XL

Unisex - White only

Purchase at Peridot Nail Salon
or email us at peridot523@yahoo.com

Thank You Supporters and Bloggers!

2008-10-05T00:47:00.000-07:00

It's late and I'm completely worn out. However, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support and commitment to help us with everything we have been through this past week. The media has taken it's toll on me with all of the tv interviews and radio talk shows. The response from all of you have be phenomenal! I want all of you to know that I truly appreciate each and everyone of your support. I want to keep everyone up to date with everything that has been going on with Peridot and our fish pedicure situation. Keep checking in and thanks again! Happy Pedis, Tweety

2008-10-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Bloggers and clients:

I am really sorry but we are no longer provide the fish pedicure services until further notice. We will keep you updated. Please keep checking back in. Sincerely apologizing, Tweety

Kong TV News

2008-09-21T15:51:00.000-07:00