Nails
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Business

How do you greet clients when they enter the salon?

February 1, 2002

If I am already with a client, I introduce them to each other and try to introduce a topic of conversation. By introducing them and starting a conversation between them, I can complete my work more quickly and they don’t notice the wait.

Roberta Linfield

Lindfield Nails Etc.

Alberta, Canada

I say, “Good morning, thank you for being on time.” Then I let hem know of any specials or new services. I also like to ask if I can do anything differently for them during their service.

Angela Green

Anointed Hands

Raytown, Mo.

I always greet my client with a “good morning,” a cup of coffee, and a relaxing atmosphere to get her nails done.

Corrine Hunter

Nails by Corrine

Alberta, Canada

I always greet clients by looking in their eyes and smiling. I try to find out what’s been going on in their lives and how they have been feeling. Also, when clients are leaving, I walk them to the door and hold it open for them.

Maureen Rowe

Aristocuts

Colorado Springs, Colo.

As soon as a client enters the salon, she is immediately greeted with, “Hello, how may I help you?” No client is ever ignored. I feel that the client needs to feel welcomed from the time she enters the door in order to have the best experience.

Keri Naylor

Nails by Keri

Lake Mary, Fla.


How I greet clients depends on whether or not I have a client already with me. If I don’t, then I greet her at the front, offer her a drink, and escort her to my table. If I have a client with me, I tell her I’ll be with her shortly and escort her back when I’m finished with my last client.

Mare Horak

Nails by Mare

St. Cloud, Fla.

If our receptionist is not at the front desk at the time, our staff is trained to acknowledge a client within the first five to ten seconds after she enters the salon. That way the client does not feel uncomfortable standing there waiting for someone to say hello.

Nicole Patten

Nargelle

Peabody, Mass.


More FAQ

Reader to Reader: How are general cleaning duties delegated and enforced at your salon?

How are general cleaning duties delegated and enforced at your salon?... read more

Reader to Reader: What is your biggest time-waster in the salon?

What is your biggest time-waster in the salon?... read more

Reader to Reader: What was the best holiday gift you've ever received from a client?

What was the best holiday gift you've ever received from a client?... read more

Reader to Reader: In regards to your nail business, what has been your smartest investment?

In regards to your nail business, what has been your smartest investment?... read more

Reader to Reader: For those of you who work in full-service salons, how would you characterize the relationship between nail techs and hairstylists?

For those of you who work in full-service salons, how would you characterize the relationship between nail techs and hairstylists?... read more

Reader to Reader: What was the most important thing you learned in beauty school?

What was the most important thing you learned in beauty school?... read more

Reader to Reader: What’s been your best salon theme party to date?

What’s been your best salon theme party to date?... read more

Reader to Reader: Do you visit other salons for “research” purposes?

Do you visit other salons for “research” purposes? If so, do you generally reveal that you work at a salon?... read more

Reader to Reader: How often do you reevaluate your service menu?

How often do you reevaluate your service menu?... read more

Reader to Reader: How do you pass the hours during a slow day at the salon?

How do you pass the hours during a slow day at the salon?... read more

How young is too young? What is your policy when it comes to putting enhancements on teens?

What is your policy when it comes to putting enhancements on teens?... read more

Reader to Reader: What is your favorite nail service to do and why?

What is your favorite nail service to do and why?... read more