Manicured Measure

The Friday File: Americans spend about $1 billion/year on nail polish. The most costly, Rouge Louboutin at $50 for less than half an ounce. Revenues across all 53,815 nail salons are $8.5 billion/year with the number of salons up from 48,930 last year but down from the high of 59,843 in 2006. The data suggest women spend about $700/year or $40/visit every three weeks. Pick a color, have fun, relax.