money management

Saving Money on Nail and Skin Care

Nail techs and aestheticians give Good Housekeeping readers tips on saving money at a nail salon, and do-it-yourself tricks for keeping hands and feet hydrated and exfoliated.

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It's Not That Easy

Right now, things around my appointment book are a little slow. I think I've discussed that the back-to-school season leaves me alone at my table every year, with time to contemplate the meaning of life and

How to Stretch a Buck in the Salon

Jennifer Perdue, owner of Details Nail Salon, offers tips on saving including having a "favorite recipe" party instead of taking the staff to a big, noisy restaurant.

Sometimes the Zebra Is Just in the Wrong Place

All this talk about the recession. Let me modify that: All this obsessing over the recession. Who's doing how? Is it bad where you are? When will it get better? Has anyone else had to get

10 Money Wasters (and how to stop the waste)

In tough times, little things count, and small efforts to save a bit of money here and there can add up over time. Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.

When Clients Say No to Their Nails

In this economy it has become more common for a client to request that her artificial nails be removed due to the cost of upkeep.  Jill Wright, owner of Jill Wright Spa for Nails, gives advice on how to put the client at ease.

Few Things Are Certain

I know no one who's slow right now wants to hear this, but the thing about a slow economy is that it really tends to weed out the weaker businesses.  When things are really singing along

Beauty Suggestions to Save Money

To spread the amount of time between nail salon trips, keep the nicks and chips to a minimum.

Credit Cards No Longer Welcome

Credit card processing fees eat into profit.

Pedicure Product Management

Product rationing is an important element to business, so how do you regulate how much product to use on clients? Here are a couple tips on increasing product value for your dollar.