Business
What’s the maximum amount of jewelry that’s appropriate to wear as a nail tech in a salon?
What’s the maximum amount of jewelry that’s appropriate to wear as a nail tech in a salon?... read more
How do I fire a nail tech?
I have to fire one of my nail techs. I’ve never done anything like that before. Any advice?... read more
When asked by a client, how do I justify my higher prices compared to a discount salon?
How should I respond when clients ask me why they should pay a higher price for my services rather than go to a discount salon?... read more
Any advice on firing a nail tech?
I have to fire one of my nail techs. I’ve never done anything like that before. Any advice?... read more
How should I respond when clients ask me why they should pay a higher price for my services?
How should I respond when clients ask me why they should pay a higher price for my services rather than go to a discount salon?... read more
How do I reach teens and tweens?
I’m having trouble reaching the teens and tweens. They don’t seem to want to come in and get services done, especially enhancement services like gels and acrylics.... read more
Do you discuss politics in the salon?
Many of us were taught in nail school that a few topics of conversation are off limits — including politics. But given the drawn-out and hotly contested nature of the election season we just passed, the subject was hard to avoid. NAILS asked readers: Do you discuss politics in the salon?... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you fire a client?
How do you fire a client?... read more
How do I recruit nail techs in California where it seems there is a smaller and smaller number getting their licenses?
There seems to be a smaller and smaller pool of nail technicians getting their licenses in California. I’m having a very hard time finding nail techs. Any suggestions?... read more
How do I increase my business? The discount salons have taken business right out from under us.
My problem is I’ve had no increase in business. When I advertise, I get no calls. The discount salons in the area have taken our business right out from under us.... read more
Reader to Reader: Is having a salon website a must in today’s environment?
Is having a salon website a must in today’s environment?... read more
Dear Shari: How can I get people to get regular pedicures and try nail art?
How can I get people to get regular pedicures and try nail art? Sincerely, No Regularity... read more