Abstract: The salon ventilation system includes a wet/dry vacuum cleaner connected to main on/off power and speed control switches. The vacuum cleaner is connected to a manifold feeding a plurality of inlet port assemblies, each assembly being used in a respective manicurist station. Included are individual air input ports with respective shut-off valves or blocking caps. Each air input port is placed adjacent an open chemical jar to suction chemical fumes released therefrom. The manifold is placed behind walls or in a housing to cover the pipes and aesthetic purposes. The vacuum device has an output port that vents chemical fumes outside. The inventive ventilation system achieves odor control without the use of a ventilation hood. Moreover, if none of the stations is being used, power to the vacuuming device is turned off.