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.
Since I’m opening my new salon on a very short shoestring budget, it is my hope that my story can be one of inspiration and encouragement to others who are wanting to open their own salons but
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
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since Blueprint of a First Year introduced a new batch of new salon owners. A huge thank you goes out to Marie, Michelle, Candice, and original Blueprint
I love your blog! I am in the process of opening up a nail salon and was going to open a couple of rooms, but am hesitant as well because if the primary focus is on
My salon been open for two weeks now. What can I do to bring in more clients, besides newspaper ads, fliers, banners, and things like that?Le Hi Le, Congratulations on opening your salon! I would go to vistaprint.com and
I am taking a nail course and need to answer a question for an assessment, but I can’t find an answer to this question anywhere: What is leukonychia? Please help. Thanks.Dominique Hi Dominique,White spots on the nail
I can't believe summer is here already! I have officially been open for eight months now. Business is steady, and I'm very happy with that. After tax season this year, I raised my prices and to
I was told at work that just styling a client’s hair without shampooing it is against all salon policies. Is this a true statement? I would love to know. Thanks.Charissa Hi Charissa, Every state has different laws and
How is your venting system set up? Do you have vents in the table or a central system with some kind of pick up at each station? TLD Hi TLD, The venting system is a central system. The
I ended January with a fun trip to Long Beach, Calif., to work for Nubar at ISSE. It was so fun to see all my nail tech friends and to find new products and equipment I
