Q&A

What's your most memorable nail mishap?

Should a beginner tech earn the same wages as a more season tech?

Reader to Reader: How do you handle no-shows?

Reader to Reader: How do you handle a rude client?

Do you socialize with your clients outside of the salon?

Reader to Reader: Do you charge family members for nail services?

What techniques can techs use to keep salon conversations professional?

What is the best way to market to university students near a college campus?

Is there a law that states I need to provide my booth renters with a key to the salon?

Can you offer any tips for keeping my books as full in the fall and winter months?

What does it mean to be an independent contractor?

What, if any, are my obligations to my booth renters when it comes to walk-ins?

What can I do if I have too many clients?

Where can I find manicurist-themed wall art or good manicurist clip art?

Do you bargain when it comes to your prices?

Is a booth renter ok without a signed contract from the salon owner?

Am I entitled to a key as a booth renter in the salon where I work?

Reader to Reader: What is your best salon-related organizational tip?

I’m a booth renter, but the salon owner did not give me a contract to sign. Am I OK without one?

Does the salon owner have to give booth renters a key to the salon?