GLOSSLAB, a hygiene-first, membership-based NYC nail studio operator, has more than doubled their initial fundraise from $3M to over $7M. As the demand from investors increased, the growth financing has now added additional high profile investors, and plans to open new locations at an increased pace, including two locations on the Upper East Side and NoHo (to go along with existing Tribeca, Flatiron and West Village locations) and Glosslab’s first suburban location in Westport, CT.
Founder Rachel Apfel Glass saw a gap in the market during her years working at a hedge fund when she found it nearly impossible to fit in an efficient manicure during the busy work week. In 2018, after the birth of her second daughter, Rachel and a team of experts got together to open the first GLOSSLAB location in the Flatiron district of New York at 27 West 20th Street. The nail concept quickly grew in popularity, and GLOSSLAB currently has 1,000+ members. The hygiene-first, waterless, and membership-based salon also features technology-enhanced services such as online booking, cashless payment and contactless check-in and check-out. Glosslab patrons can choose from a curated group of performance-based products at the forefront of beauty and nail trends including best-in-class, long-lasting gel and non-toxic polishes.
In addition to their in-person manicure and pedicure offerings, the brand launched three proprietary nail kits in Spring 2020. Currently, the brand offers: a GLOSSLAB nail tool kit, a GLOSSLAB gel eraser kit and a GLOSSLAB manicure rescue kit ranging in price from $25-$35.
Later this year, GLOSSLAB will launch a slew of self-care must-haves including a full line of proprietary polishes, at-home mani and pedi kits, hand creams and foot creams to bring the GLOSSLAB experience into homes everywhere.
