August 1, 2008
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Tired of biting your tongue where your clients’ misdeeds are concerned? Let The Manicurist tell it like it is. This beauty industry veteran doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to salon etiquette and client complaints. Share these pages with your clients — if you dare.
Keywords: client issues humor
August 1, 2008
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Your nail station is one of your most valuable business tools. It is your office, your conference room, your classroom, your showroom, and sometimes even your lunchroom. It is where you do your work and spend much of your day — and you deserve to be comfortable. So what would you change about it if you could? From self-sanitizing stations to elaborately themed decor, techs defy the laws of physics, finances, and convention to come up with some innovative solutions for their individual needs.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon furnishings
July 2, 2008
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Watch step-by-step demonstrations covering acrylic, gel, and nail art.
Keywords: client consultation customer service NSI
July 1, 2008
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Techs share their tried-and-true methods for avoiding “Oops, I dinged my polish.”
Keywords: CND INM OPI products polish-drying products Seche
June 1, 2008
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These clients are especially grateful for at-home manicures by Holly Schippers, but she's the one who says they provide something very special for her.
Keywords: alternative careers CND elderly clients manufacturers educators mobile salons
June 1, 2008
| Article
Whether or not your salon has an official dress code, there are expectations that a certain standard be maintained. Just what that standard is may depend on the atmosphere, size, and location of your salon. We asked techs if there is ever a time when old jeans or sweats are appropriate attire for the salon.
Keywords: professional image salon uniforms staff management
June 1, 2008
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Clients ages 8 to 80 enjoy salon services, but how techs handle an 8-year-old client will be different from how they handle her senior counterpart. Techs can develop a reputation for being the go-to girl among this expanding demographic by understanding the needs of an older client — and taking the time to meet those needs.
Keywords: building your clientele customer service elderly clients fungus healthy working
June 1, 2008
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With the country facing an economic slowdown of mass proportions, many in the industry are having to adjust the way they do business. But how much of our financial concerns can be blamed on the economy — and how much is simply the result of a change in the industry?
Keywords: business economy keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions recession
May 1, 2008
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You can’t fix it if you don’t know it’s broken. Make the most out of a mystery shopper program by gathering the most relevant information about your salon and be on your way to creating stellar customer service.
Keywords: business building staff management
April 1, 2008
| Article
Start your party's day of luxury with a limo ride to the spa.
Keywords: customer service spa parties
April 1, 2008
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Bringing more men into your salon can be easier than you think. With a few small tweaks to your existing salon space and service menu, a male-friendly environment could be just a beer away.
Keywords: couples services male clients marketing/promotions men's services niche marketing
April 1, 2008
| Article
Tired of biting your tongue where your clients’ misdeeds are concerned? Let The Manicurist tell it like it is. This beauty industry veteran doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to salon etiquette and client complaints. Share these pages with your clients — if you dare.
Keywords: client issues customer service humor
April 1, 2008
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Salons are carving out a niche by catering to expectant mothers. Moms-only menus, specialized massage, and targeted retail goodies are just the beginning. With some planning and training you can add to the joy — and relieve the discomforts — during the nine months before birth.
Keywords: pedicure safety pregnant clients working while pregnant
April 1, 2008
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In this installment, The Manicurist tackles cancellation fees, early clients and those nagging cell phones.
Keywords: cancellation fees client issues clients customer service humor
April 1, 2008
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You first met The Manicurist — aka Rebecca Seals — in our April issue and judging by your response, you enjoyed her “pull no punches” attitude. Here’s her take on free repairs, last-minute changes, long-winded excuses, and other headaches of daily salon life.
Keywords: client complaints customer service humor service pricing
