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Q&A: Service Offerings Beyond Nails

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

Q&A: Marketing a New Salon

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

Q & A: Leukonychia

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

Q & A: Hair Shampooing & Styling

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

Suzi Says: “There’s Always a New Shade of Red”

You may never have met her in person, but you’ve most likely met Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., countless times in your salon. Ever wondered who the “Suzi” is in

Q & A: Pedicure Spa Water Capacity

How many gallons of water does an average pedicure spa chair station hold?Liz Hi Liz, I’ll let Christine McGovern, marketing assistant at European Touch, answer this question. Christine says, “Our spas contain 4.5 to 5 gallons of water.” —Robbie, ROB|B:

Q & A: More Details on Pedicure Chairs

What is the name of the pedicure chair pictured on this blog?Benton Can a chair be hooked up with no ground wire?Alfonso Hi Benton and Alfonso, My pedicure chairs are European Touch Murano Spas. The chair does require a grounded

Q&A: Finding Cosmetology Classes

Hi Candice, I’m thinking of going to a part-time course to study cosmetology, but I am not well informed. What would you suggest? Jennifer Hi Jennifer,I was in a similar place as you just a year and a half

Q&A: Gels v. Acrylics

Hi Candice,I plan on opening a nail salon that focuses primarily on natural nail services, but I'm not sure how well an all-natural shop would fly in my area. So I’m thinking about offering at least

Q&A: Opening a Salon Without a Clientele

Hi Candice, Very inspiring story. I have a question: did you have clients when you opened? I'm opening Sept. 1 and am wondering how I can build my clientele without spending money on expensive advertising.Thanks,Solo Hi Solo! I'm