Making the Most of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just a flip of the calendar away, and what mom couldn’t use a little TLC for her special day? We contacted a few spas to see how they plan to pamper moms.
Michelle Pratt
Contributing Writer
Something to Talk About: Pseudomonas
Known behind the desk as “green spots,” pseudomonas is easily treated and simple to explain. Help your client learn to manage greenies so she can avoid an interruption in nail services.
5 Red Flags You’re Renting from the Landlord from Hell
Don’t be left shaking your head and emptying your bank account. Learn from these techs as they share their stories of red flags they saw — and ignored.
Something to Talk About: Three-Free Polishes
Clients gather information from a wide range of sources, and it’s likely at some point they’ll want to know the polish you use is “three-free.” Build trust by recognizing — and relieving — their concerns.
Master the Massage
In this fast-paced, wired world, you’re always fighting the competition for your client’s attention and loyalty. Don’t overlook the little places where you can make a lasting impression — such as during her 10-minute massage.
Something to Talk About: Product Allergy
The telltale signs of a product allergy are easy to identify and hard to ignore. Educate your client about what’s happening and how you can help.
What’s the Biggest Obstacle to Your Success?
While you’re looking for the perfect tech, the perfect tech is looking for the perfect salon! Know what makes your salon great so you can set yourself apart from other spas. How do you advertise? What’s your reputation in town? Do you have a niche clientele? Do you pay for and attend networking events/shows/training classes? Do you offer staff team-building opportunities — even if it’s a casual get-together one night a month? What benefits do you offer?
Personal Trainer: Age-Related Hearing Loss
It may not play a part in your life yet, but age-related hearing loss is likely to affect you or someone you love. Seek treatment early to avoid feelings of isolation and depression.
I Survived a State Inspection
We don’t know anyone who enjoys a visit from the state inspector, but we’ve learned it’s often not as bad as we imagined. These techs tell their survival stories.
Nine Things All Self-Respecting Nail Techs Should Do
Finding a healthy balance between good customer service and good boundaries can be tricky. Once you learn the value of self-respect, how to maintain that balance becomes clear.
Why I Choose a Salon
We asked clients what little details make a big difference in determining which salon they pick over another. Their answers may surprise you!
Personal Trainer: Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among techs due to the nature of our posture: In a typical day, we can spend hours hunched over a desk or a pedi tub.
When a Tech Leaves Your Team
You hired her, trained her, helped fill her book, and now she’s leaving the salon. What will you tell the clients?
Personal Trainer: Wrist Tendonitis
Any time you see “itis” attached to a word, you know it means “inflamed” or “swollen.” Wrist tendonitis, then, is the inflammation of the tendons in the wrist. Though painful and potentially restrictive, tendonitis is reversible with adequate commitment to treatment and time.
Personal Trainer: Neck Pain
While the strain on the neck may be an unavoidable drawback to the job, neck pain doesn’t need to be.
6 Last-Minute Tax Tips
It’s almost time to pay the taxman. If you haven’t filed your returns, don’t fret. These tips can help ease the pain.
Personal Trainer: Lower Back and Hip Pain
Due to long hours in a seated position, often straining forward or at a twisted angle, it’s likely you will suffer lower back pain at some point in your nail career.