What do I say to a client who brings in a nail art photo of a look she wants on her nail, but I have no idea how to re-create it?
Nail style trends seem to change all the time. Matte nails are in, then out. Bright colors are in seasonally, then come the pastels. Do you have any advice for how to afford to keep my clients in style, without winding up with a ton of extra product I can’t use when a trend is no longer popular?
As an independent contractor getting a 1099, do I have to stay in the salon for five to six hours when there are no walk-ins or appointments and I’m not getting a salary? I work on a 50/50 commission split.
The sun may be shining outside, but sometimes a client’s mood is decidedly gloomy — and it has nothing to do with you or your services. We asked readers: Do you have any tips or techniques you use to turn around a client’s mood if she is really negative or in a bad mood?
Nail techs are a fastidious bunch — at least when it comes to nail care. But does this extend to your record-keeping duties? And how much do you let the latest technologies lend you a hand? We asked readers to share how they track their sales and other records throughout the year.
