
Quick-Time Manicures
Salon owners are adding faster-than-usual manicure services to their menus to meet the needs of busy clients.
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Salon owners are adding faster-than-usual manicure services to their menus to meet the needs of busy clients.







How do you arrange your schedule and handle clients when you want to take a few weeks off?
Just because Maggie isn’t actively doing nails, doesn’t mean she’s not busy.
For her first practice round, Holly was just over the 30 minute mark for the French manicure. With practice, she hopes to get the time down pat!
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Salon owners love online booking because it cuts down on no shows, increases revenue, and eliminates phone tag. Clients love it because it makes the salon seem more professional and it accommodates their busy lifestyles. "And don’t worry, with MindBody you decide what appointments can be booked online. You can even use overlapping and double-booking features to maximize your efficiency," says Meg McCall, director of marketing for MindBody Salon Management Software.