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 Hi, I'm Laura McMillan, the owner and operator of Tips 'N' Toes Nails & Aesthetics.
Everyone asks me how I became interested in esthetics. Well, I was out getting my first set of acrylics done one day and
thought to myself: "hey, I can do this!". So, when it was time for my first fill, about three weeks later, I returned, had
them removed, and had another set put on. Then I knew for sure that this was what I wanted to do.
So, I researched the different schools in various cities, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Kitchener, London, Toronto and St.
Catharines. Well, it turned out that the best buy for my buck was at the Cappa School of Professional Hairstyling and Esthetics
in St. Catharines, where I knew of their excellent reputation. Attending Cappa was great! The teachers and students were
awesome, plus, having relatives in St. Catharines made it easier for me to find suitable accommodations for the initial five
week Nail Technician course I attended. While taking that course, I also took the course in waxing and sugaring (hair removal).
I of course graduated and received my certificates, came home and started up.
A couple of years later, I needed more, so I returned to Cappa for another five weeks and took more courses: Basic Facials
and Skin Care I and II, Hot Stone Massage, Makeup and Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting. Again, certificates in hand, I returned
home and added these to my menu.
The rest is history, as they say!
Info on Cappa School
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Our History
Tips 'N' Toes Nails & Esthetics has been operational since February
2003.
Initially, the salon was in my home, in Algoma Mills, operating only as a nail salon. In 2005, I returned to
school for esthetic courses.
Working out of home was great: low overhead, the ability to do housework, or other things,
when business was slow. But, things weren't moving fast enough for me so I took the plunge and rented this location in Blind
River. I had hoped that business would double by the second year but it didn't happen so I bit the bullet and
moved the salon back home in May 2008.
It was great to have the salon back home! Business was picking
up again and I looked forward to serving my loyal customers as well as new ones with a more personal approach.
You may now receive your services in a more private setting than
when I was in the downtown salon. More time is booked between appointments so there's no wait time.
Again,
things have changed. In September 2011, I decided to try Blind River again and here I am, working out of Tammy Roque's
Hair Salon and Day Spa. Let's see what happens next!
I continue to offer a full-service menu and plan on taking more courses so I can offer you even
more services in the future.
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Our Service
Here, at Tips 'N' Toes, your well-being is our top priority.
Proper cleansing of salon instruments and equipment can prevent serious nail problems and infections. That's why we adhere
to stringent sterilization guidelines to protect YOUR health and safety. Rest assured that here, you'll enjoy beautiful,
lasting manicures, pedicures, and other services, without complications.
We are dedicated to serving our customers' needs, and our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to bring you the
best in quality service, and if something isn't right, please let us know. If you are satisfied, and we know you will be,
please tell others.
Treat yourself to one or more of our rejuvenating, relaxing, sense-awakening treatments.
At Tips 'N' Toes, you will be pampered when you receive our Spa Treatments. Our clients have really enjoyed the Spa Manicures
and Pedicures because of their soothing aromas and their rejuvenating and relaxing effects.
Our facials feature Dr. Mehran skin care products for six different skin types.
Pamper yourself today to an hour or more of blissful relaxation.
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About me:
I was born in Blind River, Ontario, raised in St. Catharines
where I attended the St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School. I returned to the North to raise my family
in Algoma Mills, in 1977. My wonderful husband, Willy and I were married in May 1981 and we have three adult sons, Laurence
(married Brandy July 06), Michael (married Jenny August 07) and Willy (married Isabel August 09).
I have had
many very interesting positions through my adult life: wife and mother, legal secretary, paralegal, office manager, fish market
clerk, waitress and room attendant, volunteer firefighter and now, esthtician and nail technician.
And now, my newest
important position, that of Grandma! I'm proud to announce the birth of our first grand child, Alexis Grace McMillan, born
November 7, 2007. Congratulations Brandy and Laurence!!! You are great parents!
Our second grand-child,
Mikaela Florence, arrived on July 18th, 2008. Her little brother Lochlyn Joseph arrived on September 26, 2011. Congratulations
Michael and Jenny! You too are wonderful parents!
Isabel and Will's first daughter Élise Monique Cécile arrived on May 28, 2010.
We welcomed their second daughter Mélody Nicole Laura on July 14, 2011! Another pair of wonderful parents! I'm
so blessed! These little ones
are the most beautiful babies I've ever seen, next to my own that is! :)
Township of The North Shore (Algoma Mills)
Blind River
Immanuel Baptist Church
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