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I am planning on opening up my own nail salon in Boulder, Colo. I am still working on the business plan because I will need a loan. I would like to open something that resembles a
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHI am planning on opening up my own nail salon in Boulder, Colo. I am still working on the business plan because I will need a loan. I would like to open something that resembles a
I do not have my nail technician license yet, but I do have a degree in business. Can I open a nail salon and have someone else manage it?TakishaHi Takisha,Yes, you can open a salon in
I am in the process of gathering all the information I need in order to write up a business plan for a nail salon that I'd like to open up. I'm trying to find out on
What products do you use for the girls during Princess Parties? Is it only a basic mani/pedi along with desired nail polish? Or do you actually use acrylics or gels?RoxanaHi Roxana,We use our regular manicuring products
Hi guys. Once a week, I’m going to answer a frequently asked question (FAQ) about NAILS Magazine. This way, I will have a place to refer other readers when they ask the same question and hopefully
I just wanted to know how you set up appointments with other businesses to market yours. I have put in paper specials, coupons, and fliers for my salon. Thank you.DottyHi Dotty,When I come across a business
Should a guideline be written in a salon manual that an employee is not allowed to take client hair formulas if they are fired, laid off, and/or the employee leaves for personal reasons? Should the client
We recently bought an existing nail salon in NYC. I was a former client and always fantasized about what I would do with a salon if I ever owned my own. Well, here I am, and
Hi Alica,Thanks for your response, it was very helpful. A few more questions: What is a good square footage for a nail salon with eight manicure stations and six pedicure stations? Is $3,100/monthly + taxes too
Hi Alica,Your story is very inspiring. My wife and I are looking to start a nail salon. I presume the very first step is to find and secure a location. Did you have to start paying
Thanks for the info. I am looking to open my salon in a few months and wanted to know: On average, how many clients do you get a day?JC We get around 25 clients a day. We
I’m in the process of opening up a salon: Is it lucrative to offer massages or just keep the salon nail-focused, which is what we originally planned? Also, do you pay salary or commission?Jo Hi Jo,We stopped
What are the consequences at the salon if a staff member fails to attend work?Roxy Hi Roxy,If the employee doesn’t have a valid reason and/or doesn’t make any attempt to tell us, the first time is a
I love your blog! I am in the process of opening up a nail salon and was going to open a couple of rooms, but am hesitant as well because if the primary focus is on
My salon been open for two weeks now. What can I do to bring in more clients, besides newspaper ads, fliers, banners, and things like that?Le Hi Le, Congratulations on opening your salon! I would go to vistaprint.com and
I am taking a nail course and need to answer a question for an assessment, but I can’t find an answer to this question anywhere: What is leukonychia? Please help. Thanks.Dominique Hi Dominique,White spots on the nail
I was told at work that just styling a client’s hair without shampooing it is against all salon policies. Is this a true statement? I would love to know. Thanks.Charissa Hi Charissa, Every state has different laws and