New salon owners blog about the unique trials and tribulations of getting their brand new nail salons running, including passing building inspections, building a clientele, and developing services.
We participated in the Clayton Harvest & Music Festival on September 18. What an event that was. Our booth was set up with a demo table, a table displaying the products we use in the salon,
Hi Alica,Your story is very inspiring. My wife and I are looking to start a nail salon. I presume the very first step is to find and secure a location. Did you have to start paying
The first couple of weeks since our opening have been amazing! We still don’t have our exterior building sign, since the town won’t approve it until our common complex signage is complete. But I found out
Thanks for the info. I am looking to open my salon in a few months and wanted to know: On average, how many clients do you get a day?JC We get around 25 clients a day. We
I’m in the process of opening up a salon: Is it lucrative to offer massages or just keep the salon nail-focused, which is what we originally planned? Also, do you pay salary or commission?Jo Hi Jo,We stopped
I have been on a mission ever since I got started to stick to my budget. I can actually say that, with a lot of hard work and determination, it is working out so far. I
What are the consequences at the salon if a staff member fails to attend work?Roxy Hi Roxy,If the employee doesn’t have a valid reason and/or doesn’t make any attempt to tell us, the first time is a
September has been a busy month already. Licenses have been obtained, zoning permits obtained, printed materials ordered and received, retail products ordered, and the decor is coming together. I was scheduled to open by September 1
I’d like to begin with a heartfelt thank you to NAILS managing editor Sree for asking me to blog about my new salon. This is a huge honor for me. And, being that I’m opening my
Have you ever had a dream that you stepped out on faith to accomplish? Well, I am Alica Best, the owner of Upscale Nail Bar & Boutique in Griffin, Ga. To be a salon owner is
