FAQ
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
Dear Shari: How do I build my nail business in a full-service salon that is made up of booth renters?
I am a booth renter in a full-service salon with no receptionist. We are all responsible for our own appointments. With so many hairstylists renting in the same salon you’d think my book would be full but it’s not. I get very few client recommendations from the stylists and they are usually one-shot deals. I understand they have no obligation to talk up my services with their clients, but you’d think that as part of a team they’d want to do so. The salon owner has brought up the subject at almost every quarterly meeting but it has made no difference. I don’t service the stylists’ nails because they do their own or have acrylics done by techs they’ve been going to for years. Any suggestions? Sincerely, Baffled... read more
Dear Shari: How do I convert acrylic clients to gels?
In my area, acrylic nails are more popular. I would like to do gels and am wondering how to convert acrylic clients to gels. Sincerely, A Gel Fan... read more
How can I set up my salon with a rustic look?
I live in a mountain community where everything is rustic in appearance. I would love some ideas for how to set up my salon with that rustic look. I found some pedicure bowls online, and I was thinking about putting river rocks in the bottom for each client to massage her feet on while she is soaking. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated... read more
How do I decide what size rhinestones to buy for my nail art?
I want to purchase rhinestones for my nail art, but I’m not sure what size to buy (1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, etc.). How do I decide? Any input on what the most popular rhinestone size is?... read more
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?... read more
Reader to Reader: Should a salon keep its menu basic or include multiple lists of service options?
Should a salon keep its menu basic or include multiple lists of service options?... read more
How do you make your clients feel comfortable after they’ve cheated on you with another tech?
How do you make your clients feel comfortable after they’ve cheated on you with another tech?... read more
What are the benefits of a waterless manicure? And what are the step-by-steps for performing one?
What are the benefits of a waterless manicure? And what are the step-by-steps for performing one?... read more
Is there a product that would help with the swollen and irritated cuticles for my nail biter client?
I have a client who was an intense nail biter who has (thankfully) stopped her habit going on three weeks now. She is concerned that her cuticle area is still swollen and irritated. Will it just take time or is there a product out there that would help with the swollen and irritated cuticles?... read more
Is the recent consumer press about possible dangers at nail salons good or bad for the industry?
Is the recent consumer press about possible dangers at nail salons good or bad for the industry?... read more
Reader to Reader: Has your salon employment ever been terminated against your will (like a firing or salon closing)? How did you handle it?
Has your salon employment ever been terminated against your will (like a firing or salon closing)? How did you handle it?... read more