How to Create Financial Security and Consistency in a Salon
“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”
Crowdsourcing: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?
HellaBella App Eliminates Need for Salon Software
Clients can now use the HellaBella app for salons in Bryant Park, N.Y. The startup is rolling out in NYC with the goal to change the way salons book clients. For the salon, this would mean no software at all.
Salon Owners Share the Mistakes that Taught Them the Most
Business mistakes can be embarrassing, expensive and painful, but when you harvest the lesson within, they also can represent growth opportunities. Heed the advice of these nine owners who shared the important management lessons they've learned.
Sponsored by SalonCentric
Grow Your Business with Automated Marketing
Marketing your business is a top priority; if you don’t market, you won’t attract new clients or keep the ones you already have. Good news: Your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated to make an impact.
Sponsored by STX
Albuquerque’s Paixão Embodies High Standards, Cool Elegance
Through her commitment to superior sanitation, product knowledge, and staff training, Paixão Nail and Beauty Bar owner Priscilla Smith demonstrates her passion for the industry and the clients she serves.
Schedulicity to Offer Low Credit Card Processing Fees
Schedulicity's online appointment scheduling platform will offer a 1.99% card processing fee.
How to Handle a 1-Star Review
Getting a 1-Star review can be painful, but Lauren Bakos shows you how to manage your response carefully, and you may even turn that lemon into some traffic-driving business.
by Lauren Bakos
Grow Your Business with Automated Marketing
Marketing your business is a top priority; if you don’t market, you won’t attract new clients or keep the ones you already have. Good news: Your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated to make an impact.
Sponsored by STX
No Gossip Policy Starts With Definition
Inspired by an idea in Dave Ramsey's book Entreleadership, Heather Mogel instituted a no-gossip policy in her salon.
Get Your Nail Business off the Ground With a Business Plan
A business plan is a roadmap you can use to achieve your goals. Use it to create practical strategies for building your nail business and bringing in clientele.
Check out SpotOn Salon Software’s Self-Check-in Option
SpotOn Salon appointment software includes a self-check-in function that integrates with scheduling, loyalty, marketing, and payment processing functions.
5 Mistakes to Avoid to Make More Money as a Nail Tech
Paola Ponce advises avoiding these mistakes to maximize your business.
Shades of Shimmer: Defining the Different Types of Nail Glitter
Whether it’s for accent nails, a glitter ombre, or a full set of nails, glitter can provide a range of different looks. Try out these glitter types to dazzle your clients.
Sponsored by Gel II
How to Build Salon Culture
Young Nails' Habib Salo and business expert Maribel Lara discuss how to build a salon culture that will keep nail techs in your salon.
Proposed California Law Fails to Exempt Nail and Skin Care Professionals From Booth Rental Restrictions
Under proposed legislation, only hair service providers would be exempted from new independent contractor guidelines that severely limit booth rental in California.
Young Nails Top Piece of Advice for Nail Beginners
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Young Nails senior mentor Rhiannon Miles discuss advice for nail beginners.