As a young girl, our founder had an incredible relationship with her grandmother—a woman who epitomized elegance and grace and always wore her signature red nails. Getting their nails done together became a cherished ritual. This bond sparked a deep appreciation for the personal impact of nail care, and planted the seeds of a future brand.

Years later, as a successful multi-brand franchisee, she visited a nail salon and left disappointed. The environment was unclean, the service impersonal, and the experience far from joyful. That moment inspired a big question: Why was it so hard to find a professional, clean, and welcoming nail studio? Fueled by this insight and her entrepreneurial drive, she set out to reinvent nail care from the inside out.

Having previously helped grow Waxing the City into a franchise success, she recognized an even bigger opportunity in nail care. With her partner by her side, she sold one of their fitness franchises and went all in on building a new kind of brand.

In 2014, Frenchies Modern Nail Care opened its first studio in Littleton, Colorado. Its mission was revolutionary yet simple: deliver non-toxic, high-quality services in a place that cared deeply about people—guests, employees, and franchisees alike. Frenchies studios use medical-grade autoclaves, ban harmful acrylics, and prioritize wellness every step of the way.

Cleanliness isn’t just a standard at Frenchies—it’s a brand pillar. “Coco,” the autoclave, and “Ernie,” the air purification system, are more than machines. They’re commitments to protecting every guest and team member who walks through the door.

Unlike traditional salons, Frenchies puts its nail specialists first—with comprehensive training, transparent pay structures, and a safe, respectful workplace. When employees thrive, the whole studio does too.

Long before “clean beauty” became a buzzword, Frenchies was leading the way. Our proprietary products, including organic sugar scrubs and nourishing body butters, create a guilt-free experience that extends far beyond the chair.

Frenchies is proud to be part of Head to Toe Brands, a platform of innovative wellness concepts designed to support multi-brand ownership. Backed by The Riverside Company—a global private equity firm with over $14 billion in assets under management—Frenchies franchisees gain access to a leadership team that knows how to scale smart, invest in people, and help owners grow. With HTT leadership, owners have the opportunity to diversify their own portfolio and scale with other brands all under one wellness porfolio. This is more than a nail salon. It’s a movement.