WHB Nail Spa Opens With New Owner, New Name — And Fresh, New Look

WESTHAMPTON, NY — Even a nail salon can enjoy its own fabulous makeover.

And that's exactly what happened at the former Westhampton Nail Spa, located at 70-B Old Riverhead Road in Westhampton Beach, at the North Mall shopping center.

Now named WHB Nail Spa, the salon opened on December 3 but a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting is slated for Friday, December 12 at noon.

Stepping in the door, the spa is defined by an open, clean design, with beach-themed artwork and a fresh, new look.

New owner — and former Westhampton Beach Village Trustee — Brian Tymann explained what led him to launch the business.

"It was a nail salon for a long time, and the owner decided to sell it," he said. "A mutual friend told me about it and I thought, 'That could be a fun business to be in!'

He added that the owners are comprised of just himself and his family — including his wife Kerri — but his general manager Ashleigh has "really stepped up and taken over operations with enthusiasm, so I need to thank her in a big way. Plus, my daughters, Calla, 11, and Mina, 8, love that we own a nail salon. Which is the best reason to do it."

Describing his vision for the new spa, Tymann said his goal was to update the space and "bring it up to higher standards. Our technicians are fantastic and they deserve to work in a fantastic space. I want the customer experience to be enjoyable and for them to feel like they’re getting special treatment in a clean and comfortable environment."

His mission, Tymann said, is completely client-based.

"First and foremost, I intend to listen to clients," he said. "I might think they’d like something, but they might not. That being said, we have a huge list of things that we will be implementing."

For example, he said, online booking is now live. To book, click here.

"We will also be hosting all types of fun events and parties — we will be offering party packages for kids’ birthdays, we will be launching a Membership Club with perks and treats. The ideas are endless and we will keep implementing them," he said.

Opening the spa at the Westhampton Beach site seemed the perfect next step, Tymann said.

"The location can’t be beat," he said. "Plenty of parking, no traffic to get to it, easily accessible from all areas. And lots of good (and some new) stores and services in the North Mall, which underwent a huge renovation."

For Tymann, who has deep roots in the Westhampton Beach area, the new salon business seemed a natural path to follow.

"I think it’s just a matter of me always wanting to be involved in the community, whether it’s business, charity, government, etc.," he told Patch. "I love where I live and work — why not do even more here?"

It's not his only recent business venture in the village: Recently, Tymann and his partners purchased the storied building from the Post Stop Cafe's longtime owner Sandy Patterson — that space is now the already-beloved Donohue's East, owned by Maureen Donohue-Peters.

A visit to the salon, Tymann said, is an essential experience for many.

"We all need, and deserve, an escape. To treat ourselves. Many people find that services like these not only are a relaxing escape from their chaotic lives, but let’s be honest — we all like to look good, too. It feels good to look good. For many people, this kills two birds with one stone."

Tymann has a message for new clients: "I hope that people give us a try. I’m proud of the work my staff does and they take pride in it. With the renovation work we’ve done, I think the experience is now elevated and more inviting. We’ve added a coffee and tea station and a comfortable waiting area with a TV. And we’ve redone the floors, painted, are updating lighting and equipment — it’s still a work in progress, and will be evolving more and more, to enhance the experience."

The venture is also symbolic personally, Tymann said.

"It’s meaningful in that if you asked me just 10 years ago if I ever envisioned owning a nail salon I’d have laughed my butt off. Sometimes, instead of asking 'why' I like to ask 'why not'?"