client relationships

“It Just Popped Off” [and Other Lies Our Clients Tell Us]

Just when you thought you had heard it all, she tells you another tall tale about how her nail broke off, polish got smudged, or how she forgot her checkbook.  Nail technicians share their collection of innocent fibs, exaggerations, and outright lies.

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Just My Opinion: A Client’s Point of View

A client talks about her own perspective getting her nails done and what she'd like to see different.

What Irks at Work

No-shows, nit-pickers, the perpetually tardy — clients can drive you nuts. Sure, we love them, need them, and can’t live without them, but annoying habits and bothersome behaviour can drive even the most well-balanced nail profession to the brink. NAILS asked the crews of two Salon-of-the-Year-award-winning establishments to share their biggest client pet peeves.

How Do You Keep Clients When an Employee Leaves?

When an employee leaves, I have the other nail technicians greet her clients and offer them the same wonderful service that they received before.

True Confessions: Client Tell Us What Bugs Them About YOU

You probably have pet peeves about your clients, but have you ever wondered what they say about you? We spoke to some nail care clients about their technicians and got some surprising answers.

Self-Confidence Can Be Beautiful, Study Reveals

How do women really feel about their own beauty quotient? A fascinating study commissioned by New Woman magazine uncovered some compelling answers.

Keeping Clients Long-Term

Clients who stay with you for years become not just a steady source of income and referrals, but they can also become good friends.

I’ll See You in Court! What to Do When a Client Sues

Protect yourself against a malpractice lawsuit by educating your clients about the risks, keeping accurate records, and using signed disclaimers.