client relationships

Ten Ways to Pacify an Angry Client

In a perfect world you would never have an unhappy client. But like it or not, some day you'll have a tough customer who needs to be handled with diplomacy and tact. These 10 steps will help you through and teach you something in the process.

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How to Earn an Extra $10,000 Without Working Overtime

Wouldn’t an extra $10,000 a year make things so much easier? In the spirit of this HOW- TO issue, I’m going to tell you a few, mostly simple, ways to pad your wallet without doing time.

Readers Respond: Who Owns the Client? Salon or Tech?

The answer can vary from owner, to tech, to both, or none of the above. We asked three beauty professionals for their opinion and you can see that the answer is not clear-cut..

Find Lost Clients to Find Lost Income

While it’s always important to find new clients, don’t forget the ones you’ve lost along the way. If you can discover why they left, you can determine the best technique to woo them back.

Keep 'Em Coming Back for More

Doing a stunning new set of nail enhancements on a first-time customer does not always guarantee a full book. Try these tips, from the fingertips up, to turn a new face into a committed standing client.

Clients Tell us What They Love About You

Do you ever look across the table and feel the urge to ask your clients, “Do you like me? Do you really, really like me?” Of course you do. And it’s only natural. We all need some positive feedback from time to time. So we conducted a little survey to find out what attracts clients to your salon and why they love you

First Impressions Seal the Deal

You have only one chance to make a great first impression on new clients.

You Don’t Need Primer For This Kind of Bonding

Salons are busier and bigger than ever before, so how do you keep everyone happy and business growing?

The Eleven Client Commandments

Nail techs aren’t the only ones who can benefit from sticking to a code of conduct.

Your Former Clients Tell Why They Left You

Have you ever wondered as you review old appointment books or clean out your client card file, where some of these people disappeared to? Or, better yet, why they left?