customer service

On My Mind: Rules to Live By

Since January is your issue, written by you and for you, we asked nail technicians to give us their “rules to live by” in the salon. Here are 10 that we couldn’t agree with more!

Read more

That’s So Pedi Gets the Votes

Despite having been in business just six months, San Jose, Calif.-based That’s So Pedi Nail Salon beat out well established salons to be voted #1 for manicures and #2 for pedicures in the Metro newspaper’s 2009 Best of Silicon Valley reader survey.

Motivating Across the Generational Divide

Recognizing what’s important to our employees and clients is more than knowing their favorite shade of polish or the names of their children; it’s about understanding that they embrace the things they do, in part, because of what the world looked like as they grew up.

Q&A: Create the Perception of Value

I’m starting over again because the spa I worked for shut down. I’m great at what I do and it bothers me to start charging a cheaper fee on services, but it’s a whole new area

Countdown to Christmas, Part 2: Don’t Get Scrooged!

By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises  One of the biggest challenges during the holiday season is combating the stress our clients put themselves under. The salon is a safe haven from the pressures of the world and

Week 11: Client Surveys: Getting Feedback You Can Use

We all know customer satisfaction is essential to the survival of our businesses, but how do we find out whether our customers are satisfied? The best way is to ask them with regular customer satisfaction polling. Talking to your customers — finding out what they like (and dislike) about how you do business — is the first step toward success and growth.

Exceed Their Expectations, Part 2

By Lisa Marie Arnold,Salon & Spa Solutions           Client communication is key! My personal opinion is that 70% of a technician’s success comes from how well you communicate with their guests. It is all in the

Make It Personal

Make your salon the kind of place clients can’t wait to return to. These six little tips can yield big results by lending a personal touch to your business.

Mixing Business With Pleasure

In designing the spa and lounge, Dunlap went for chic simplicity and clean lines. She wanted a place where girlfriends could congregate.

On My Mind: Become a Color Expert

Become a color expert for your clients.