Q & A: Finding a Coach
How do we locate a coach, and how much do you charge to jump start a novice nail tech who is just beginning?Pat Heather: Locating a coach is easy! Finding the right one for your needs is
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHHow do we locate a coach, and how much do you charge to jump start a novice nail tech who is just beginning?Pat Heather: Locating a coach is easy! Finding the right one for your needs is
I’m looking for an architect to design my nail salon in a mall. How do I find one?Tristan Hi Tristan, In my experience with mall locations (we looked into these types of properties before deciding on our standalone
I’m also a newbie and scared to death. I really haven’t pushed myself trying to get clients because I don’t feel I’m the best I can be. Being a Virgo is a big setback for me.
I’m writing my employee handbook and was wondering if I can state that when an employee has terminated his employment, he is not allowed to work 10 miles from the salon for one year. Thanks for
I read that you’re hiring all your nail techs on as employees. Aren’t you afraid that, since they're not working for a commission, they won't work as hard because they’re paid an hourly rate?Anna Hi Anna, It’s true
What products are you using to sound-proof the rooms upstairs?Teresa Hi Teresa, There will be “insulation batts,” which are sort of like sound-absorbing blankets, enclosed inside the walls of the VIP rooms. There is also R-30 roof insulation
I live in San Diego, where I work as a nail tech. I've networked with a group of gals in my area to start a Wellness Spa (offering manicures, pedicures, massages, gel enhancements, and possibly acupuncture.)
I’m in the process of opening a salon/spa. How will Salon STX aid me in the daily maintenance of my salon?Bontle Hi Bontle, For me, the software’s reporting capability is the biggest way that it’ll help me day-to-day.
I’m in the process of opening a nail salon in Johannesburg, South Africa. (We should be opening our doors in September.) I have two questions about the computer program you mentioned, is it an American program?
What kind of venting system are you using? Are they right over each station or throughout the nail salon? Do you have any preference for these systems?Rebecca Hi Rebecca, The ventilation systems aren’t at each nail station; we’re
Who are you using for your equipment supplier?Antonio Hi Antonio, We’re using Salon Equipment International. The company is a distributor of salon equipment and furniture, in addition to manufacturing its own furniture. I’ve been meeting with John Pohlen at
What are you planning on retailing at your salon? Other than nail polish bottles (which are hard to handle and place on shelves for fear of falling and breaking), what else is there to sell in
What’s your opinion on service menus, when there’s a choice between a wide list of offered services versus a minimum list of offered services? Do you think it benefits the general public to offer many different
You mentioned “training” in your response to T's Start-Up Inventory question. What exactly consists of your training new employees? Won’t they know how to do nails already? Please clarify.Anna Hi Anna, Although we plan to hire experienced nail
Is your salon going to offer freehand painted nail art?Ellen Marie Hi Ellen Marie, Even though I have my nail tech license, I personally was never very good at handpainted nail art. (I think it takes coordination I
I’ve been manicurist for 15 years, and I want to let you know your podcast was wonderful. I’m interested in knowing if you’ll have a grand opening? I would love to attend or view it as
My wife is thinking about opening a salon. The more I read your blog, the more interested I become in helping her launch it. What I am curious about is the type of inventory you’ll need