It is a common sanitary practice and in most cases a requirement to have short nails working in food service or food processing...along with hair and beard nets, frequent hand washing, no jewelry or gum chewing.
There are Health Dept., USDA and USDC standards to be met or the business can be ';written up.';Has anybody working in food service ever been told to cut their nails totally short, or had someone cut them?
It depends on what you mean by short. This is a safety and sanitation issue. Safety on two levels, first nails can chip and get into food, or they can break off into the skin causing bleeding, not sanitary and hurts like he**. Short nails are easier to keep clean.Has anybody working in food service ever been told to cut their nails totally short, or had someone cut them?
No because you should know if you work in a restaurant that your nails should be short anyways.
Yes, they can ask you to cut your nails. Though I thought that most kitchens work with gloves on now. I believe that is a rule in the restaurant biz now.
yes.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Are red nails OK in state service office?
I don't think it is a question of color as much as it is length and ';art.'; It's unprofessional to have superlong nails with obscene airbrushing. I used to work in the public sctor and never had problems with my nails as long as they were short and clean. Hope this helps :)Are red nails OK in state service office?
Yes i think so b'coz i have never been thereAre red nails OK in state service office?
i personally think red nails are very classy. make sure theyre in good condition and look neat. if you wear a suit and all that then def.
x
Yes, but try no to make them really long.Or with a red suit.
-Laila
red nails are perfect ;)
Keep them short and filed square and they look good, if they are long and pointy then it looks a bit tarty
Personally I think red nails are more suitable for evening wear because then you are going for impact. Paler shades are more suitable for work and daytime use.
I think more subtle colors would be appropriate. Red, however, would probably be acceptable for Christmas.
Hi,
I feel as long as you are dressed in a business way and your nails look great, it should NOT matter WHAT THE COLOR IS, (well as long as they ain't platinum blue or some yucky color like that) But YES, RED SHOULD BE FINE AS RED WINE!!!
Have you ever had your nails ';Air Brushed';? If not, ah, it is an experience you sure need to have, especially if you have ';those long, gracious nails';!!
I hope this helps!! Have a great week!! Bless you!
Check the Staff Handbook, but I'd say yes.
Yes i think so b'coz i have never been thereAre red nails OK in state service office?
i personally think red nails are very classy. make sure theyre in good condition and look neat. if you wear a suit and all that then def.
x
Yes, but try no to make them really long.Or with a red suit.
-Laila
red nails are perfect ;)
Keep them short and filed square and they look good, if they are long and pointy then it looks a bit tarty
Personally I think red nails are more suitable for evening wear because then you are going for impact. Paler shades are more suitable for work and daytime use.
I think more subtle colors would be appropriate. Red, however, would probably be acceptable for Christmas.
Hi,
I feel as long as you are dressed in a business way and your nails look great, it should NOT matter WHAT THE COLOR IS, (well as long as they ain't platinum blue or some yucky color like that) But YES, RED SHOULD BE FINE AS RED WINE!!!
Have you ever had your nails ';Air Brushed';? If not, ah, it is an experience you sure need to have, especially if you have ';those long, gracious nails';!!
I hope this helps!! Have a great week!! Bless you!
Check the Staff Handbook, but I'd say yes.
When you go to a nail salon, do you get both a manicure and pedicure in a visit or just one service in all?
Usually when I ask to get a manicure, and the nail technician would ask if I would like a pedicure also. I usually come in intending to get one or the other, but are talked into getting both services.
Since it's winter time, I don't know which service to get or none at all because its so cold. I would probaly be all bundled up in boots and all. Not a good idea to be all bundled up in boots coming into a salon and walking out into the cold in flip flops/sandals. Which it better? Do a lot of people usually get their nails done in the winter? I don't know, walk out with freezing pretty hands or freezing pretty feet in flip flops out the salon.When you go to a nail salon, do you get both a manicure and pedicure in a visit or just one service in all?
I just got both done last night and I walked out in fuzzy boots. You just have to sit with those weird lights on your nails for a while.But unless you have a really good reason, it's kinda stupid to get your toes done in the winter because no one sees 'em anyways!When you go to a nail salon, do you get both a manicure and pedicure in a visit or just one service in all?
:) personally I believe that a girl needs to look nice no matter the season and nice hands and feet are in the top list of a woman's must do. Most nail salons have fans to dry your nails so you could just dry them there and then put on your boots after making sure they are dry, I would also recommend not putting on a dark nail color, maybe something natural or just clear and have your pedicure done to have nice and soft feet. :)
If I was going to the mall I would be ok with getting both and let my feet dry while I shopped, although I guess Id have to bring a large purse to put my boots into while the nails were drying. If I was going to walk outside into a dangerous situation where the flip flops could make me fall, I would not have my feet done. OR get the pedicure first. Take a break look at a magazine, and then have a long slow manacure and put the boots back on mght work too.
Pedicures can be dangerous if your salon isn't clean. WOmen get all kinds of horrible infections because they don't clean the foot baths as often as they should and don't clean the filters.
I skip pedicures all together... They are just not safe.
it depends on the salon
my bet is with the economy the way it is, they'll be happy to accommodate you with anything you want.
It's cheaper when you do it at the same time. I haven't been getting pedicures simply because no one can see my feet in this weather. Of course I get my nails done in winter, I still have to maintain the sexy!
get both done - women typically go slack on the pedicures during the winter - big no- no. By spring time neglected feet will be a disaster. I go every two weeks for both - it's religion for me!
Since it's winter time, I don't know which service to get or none at all because its so cold. I would probaly be all bundled up in boots and all. Not a good idea to be all bundled up in boots coming into a salon and walking out into the cold in flip flops/sandals. Which it better? Do a lot of people usually get their nails done in the winter? I don't know, walk out with freezing pretty hands or freezing pretty feet in flip flops out the salon.When you go to a nail salon, do you get both a manicure and pedicure in a visit or just one service in all?
I just got both done last night and I walked out in fuzzy boots. You just have to sit with those weird lights on your nails for a while.But unless you have a really good reason, it's kinda stupid to get your toes done in the winter because no one sees 'em anyways!When you go to a nail salon, do you get both a manicure and pedicure in a visit or just one service in all?
:) personally I believe that a girl needs to look nice no matter the season and nice hands and feet are in the top list of a woman's must do. Most nail salons have fans to dry your nails so you could just dry them there and then put on your boots after making sure they are dry, I would also recommend not putting on a dark nail color, maybe something natural or just clear and have your pedicure done to have nice and soft feet. :)
If I was going to the mall I would be ok with getting both and let my feet dry while I shopped, although I guess Id have to bring a large purse to put my boots into while the nails were drying. If I was going to walk outside into a dangerous situation where the flip flops could make me fall, I would not have my feet done. OR get the pedicure first. Take a break look at a magazine, and then have a long slow manacure and put the boots back on mght work too.
Pedicures can be dangerous if your salon isn't clean. WOmen get all kinds of horrible infections because they don't clean the foot baths as often as they should and don't clean the filters.
I skip pedicures all together... They are just not safe.
it depends on the salon
my bet is with the economy the way it is, they'll be happy to accommodate you with anything you want.
It's cheaper when you do it at the same time. I haven't been getting pedicures simply because no one can see my feet in this weather. Of course I get my nails done in winter, I still have to maintain the sexy!
get both done - women typically go slack on the pedicures during the winter - big no- no. By spring time neglected feet will be a disaster. I go every two weeks for both - it's religion for me!
Do you tip for services (hair, nails, etc.) when they're from provided by the owner?
Say for instance it's a husband and wife run nail salon, or a single-person doing massages. Do you pay the given price, or add gratuity, knowing they get 100%?Do you tip for services (hair, nails, etc.) when they're from provided by the owner?
I go to a husband/wife run salon and yes, I give tips. It has nothing to do with whether they get 100%. I tip based on their excellent service.Do you tip for services (hair, nails, etc.) when they're from provided by the owner?
I hate to tip bc its a stupid policy. Do you know how much money people waste a year tipping bc they feel they have to? Thousands! Why should we tip when we go somewhere to get a service that we pay for? ODD
i do tip my hair lady bc she stays after hours to do my hair. But thats all..
You're talking a service kind of business. Even if I thought the person cutting my hair was going to get 100% of the cost, I might tip, depending on how I felt I was treated.
Sometimes the situation is very friendly, so instead of money, I might come back with something else. When I got my brakes done at a pop-and-pop place (no mom, y'know, because it's greasy and noisy), I came back later with a cold six-pack of good brew. That was more like a thank-you gift than a tip.
I go to a husband/wife run salon and yes, I give tips. It has nothing to do with whether they get 100%. I tip based on their excellent service.Do you tip for services (hair, nails, etc.) when they're from provided by the owner?
I hate to tip bc its a stupid policy. Do you know how much money people waste a year tipping bc they feel they have to? Thousands! Why should we tip when we go somewhere to get a service that we pay for? ODD
i do tip my hair lady bc she stays after hours to do my hair. But thats all..
You're talking a service kind of business. Even if I thought the person cutting my hair was going to get 100% of the cost, I might tip, depending on how I felt I was treated.
Sometimes the situation is very friendly, so instead of money, I might come back with something else. When I got my brakes done at a pop-and-pop place (no mom, y'know, because it's greasy and noisy), I came back later with a cold six-pack of good brew. That was more like a thank-you gift than a tip.
How do I find a small business full service salon,Hair,nail,facial make-up & massage salon atlanta ga,?
I trying to find a lady that have a beauty salon %26amp; spa in her house,beauty services wanted hair,nail,facial,make-up,massage please help me if you can bye.How do I find a small business full service salon,Hair,nail,facial make-up %26amp; massage salon atlanta ga,?
use the whitepages at anywho.comHow do I find a small business full service salon,Hair,nail,facial make-up %26amp; massage salon atlanta ga,?
Get in the Alanta Ga. Newspaper . or even the white pages. Call the Better Business bureau, they will look up a Business, as long as you have the Name of the business..
One word- Google
use the whitepages at anywho.comHow do I find a small business full service salon,Hair,nail,facial make-up %26amp; massage salon atlanta ga,?
Get in the Alanta Ga. Newspaper . or even the white pages. Call the Better Business bureau, they will look up a Business, as long as you have the Name of the business..
One word- Google
I have a Paslode Impulse Nail gun needs repair/servicing around Plymouth/S'ash/ area need to find a shop?
need some help in finding a tool shop/retailer that can provide servicing and repair for Paslode nail guns used in the construction industry plymouth/cornwall/saltash area~many thanksI have a Paslode Impulse Nail gun needs repair/servicing around Plymouth/S'ash/ area need to find a shop?
try hire station west opposite totem timber or any other hire shop , or there is a small shop in st beau on the hill right hand side if your driving down the hillI have a Paslode Impulse Nail gun needs repair/servicing around Plymouth/S'ash/ area need to find a shop?
Although I do not live in the UK, I also have problems finding service places. I have found that, although it takes up valuable time, it is better to do the repair myself, or, and this takes up money, buy new.
Good luckestee lauder
try hire station west opposite totem timber or any other hire shop , or there is a small shop in st beau on the hill right hand side if your driving down the hillI have a Paslode Impulse Nail gun needs repair/servicing around Plymouth/S'ash/ area need to find a shop?
Although I do not live in the UK, I also have problems finding service places. I have found that, although it takes up valuable time, it is better to do the repair myself, or, and this takes up money, buy new.
Good luck
Do nail salon's offer acrylic services for toes? If so, do they offer them for guys?
I know the one that I go to does. I am sure that they will do acrylic for anyone who comes in and pays for it.Do nail salon's offer acrylic services for toes? If so, do they offer them for guys?
ewww! I should hope they don't let guys into nail shops!Do nail salon's offer acrylic services for toes? If so, do they offer them for guys?
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Yes they do offer acrylic services for toes, and i believe they would service a male however it would be a bit more expensive then it would be for a woman. I would imagine this to be true only because i know a male pedicure is more expensive then a female pedicure.
i have never seen it but if they do they would do them on a guy just like a female i suggest just going and getting a pedicure they are great
ewww! I should hope they don't let guys into nail shops!Do nail salon's offer acrylic services for toes? If so, do they offer them for guys?
ok??
Yes they do offer acrylic services for toes, and i believe they would service a male however it would be a bit more expensive then it would be for a woman. I would imagine this to be true only because i know a male pedicure is more expensive then a female pedicure.
i have never seen it but if they do they would do them on a guy just like a female i suggest just going and getting a pedicure they are great
I've never been to a nail salon. What are the services and products they offer?
You can get a manicure or a pedicure. Pedicure usually involves a hot, sudsy foot bath, followed by cuticle care, foot, calf massage (sometime w/sea salt!), hot wax treatment, etc., in addition to the actual polish. Many salons have massage chairs to sit in during pedicure. Manicure is similar. Some salons also do eyebrow, bikini, leg, facial, etc., waxing, and other massages services. Some places sell the products they use on their clients.I've never been to a nail salon. What are the services and products they offer?
they paint ur nailsI've never been to a nail salon. What are the services and products they offer?
A manicure and pedicure with a lovely long message for a very resonable price in Los Angeles.
depending on where you go nail salons can give you a manicure, pedicure, do acrylic nails, some nail salons where i live in texas will give you eyebrow waxes. have fun
they paint ur nailsI've never been to a nail salon. What are the services and products they offer?
A manicure and pedicure with a lovely long message for a very resonable price in Los Angeles.
depending on where you go nail salons can give you a manicure, pedicure, do acrylic nails, some nail salons where i live in texas will give you eyebrow waxes. have fun
Does Petsmart have dog obedience training and nail clipping service?
Does Petsmart have dog obedience training? How effective would it be for a 2 month old Australian Shephard that is out of control. He loves to turn over water bowls (it's 110 degrees here), jump other dogs and cats. Goes to the bathroom inside the house and tears apart everything.
Oh and how much does it cost?
How much is nail clipping for a small Chihuahua?Does Petsmart have dog obedience training and nail clipping service?
Yes, PetsMart does obedience training. Starting at 4 months, as long as your puppy has had rabies shots, you can start your training. We did this with our dog. Best thing ever! Ours was $99, but I do know that they have gone up to around $109.
Go to www.petsmart.com to find your local PetsMart to get the phone number of your local store. You can ask them about the nail clippings.Does Petsmart have dog obedience training and nail clipping service?
classes: $99 (for 8 weeks, one class a week)
nail trim: $8
at my store in greensboro nc
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yes they do have both and the cost is determind by the level of the class and where in the country you are located
PetSmart DOES have grooming and obedience training, but I am not sure how much all of it costs. It couldn't be much for a chihuaua. Look on their website or give them a call.
Call your local PetSmart store!
go to http://www.petsmart.com
YES I AM UNSURE OF THE COST... THEY HOLD THE OBEDIENCE CLASSES INSIDE THE STORE ... THE GROOMING CHARGES ARE LOCATED AT THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE WHERE GROOMING IS GIVEN.... I WOULD CALL THE STORE CLOSETS TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN FIND OUT THE EXACT PRICE GOOD LUCK.....
go to petsmart.com and click on in-store services on the top - you should be able to find the info for the store near you. I think 2 months is too young. Why dont you call them.
All of the pricing questions you can find out if you call.
http://stores.petsmart.com/petsmart/
thats the address to find the petsmart near you.
- I love petsmart - :-)
Generally most offer various classes and grooming, but it varies from store to store.
i dont know how much it costs but yes they do have both.
I wouldnt recommend Petsmart training. Look in your local yellowpages and look up dog trainers and see if they have websites. Yes puppies can be a handful but thats the responsibilty you take on when you get one. I believe nail clipping there is about $10
The Petsmart stores in Central Ohio do offer obedience training and grooming services. Some even have a full service vet office in the store.
As for costs for services - you would need to contact the store you intend to use, as I am sure prices vary - esp state to state.
Good luck - and remember, he IS just a puppy, and training takes two primary components: CONSISTENCY and LOVE.
Oh and how much does it cost?
How much is nail clipping for a small Chihuahua?Does Petsmart have dog obedience training and nail clipping service?
Yes, PetsMart does obedience training. Starting at 4 months, as long as your puppy has had rabies shots, you can start your training. We did this with our dog. Best thing ever! Ours was $99, but I do know that they have gone up to around $109.
Go to www.petsmart.com to find your local PetsMart to get the phone number of your local store. You can ask them about the nail clippings.Does Petsmart have dog obedience training and nail clipping service?
classes: $99 (for 8 weeks, one class a week)
nail trim: $8
at my store in greensboro nc
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yes they do have both and the cost is determind by the level of the class and where in the country you are located
PetSmart DOES have grooming and obedience training, but I am not sure how much all of it costs. It couldn't be much for a chihuaua. Look on their website or give them a call.
Call your local PetSmart store!
go to http://www.petsmart.com
YES I AM UNSURE OF THE COST... THEY HOLD THE OBEDIENCE CLASSES INSIDE THE STORE ... THE GROOMING CHARGES ARE LOCATED AT THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE WHERE GROOMING IS GIVEN.... I WOULD CALL THE STORE CLOSETS TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN FIND OUT THE EXACT PRICE GOOD LUCK.....
go to petsmart.com and click on in-store services on the top - you should be able to find the info for the store near you. I think 2 months is too young. Why dont you call them.
All of the pricing questions you can find out if you call.
http://stores.petsmart.com/petsmart/
thats the address to find the petsmart near you.
- I love petsmart - :-)
Generally most offer various classes and grooming, but it varies from store to store.
i dont know how much it costs but yes they do have both.
I wouldnt recommend Petsmart training. Look in your local yellowpages and look up dog trainers and see if they have websites. Yes puppies can be a handful but thats the responsibilty you take on when you get one. I believe nail clipping there is about $10
The Petsmart stores in Central Ohio do offer obedience training and grooming services. Some even have a full service vet office in the store.
As for costs for services - you would need to contact the store you intend to use, as I am sure prices vary - esp state to state.
Good luck - and remember, he IS just a puppy, and training takes two primary components: CONSISTENCY and LOVE.
What is the customary tipping for nails or massage services?
Usually I would *think* maybe 5-10$ range, depending on the outcome and how you were treated.What is the customary tipping for nails or massage services?
I work in a Tanning and Day Spa, and I have actually discussed this topic with our nail techs, massage therapist, and our esthetician many times. For nail services I would tip between 5 and 10 dollars PER SERVICE depending on the extent of the work done. for example, if I have a basic manicure, 5 is plenty but If I get a full set of acrylic nails with extra designs, a tip of $10 or above is in order. As for massages. For a Swedish massage, it is $10 for 30 minutes or $20 for 60 minutes. I know it seems pricey, but they are doing a lot of physical work during that hour and they depend on their tips as part of their income.What is the customary tipping for nails or massage services?
I generally receive $10-$20 for an hour massage, and $5-$10 for a 30 min. This should definately be based on how the service was.
15%-20%
I work in a Tanning and Day Spa, and I have actually discussed this topic with our nail techs, massage therapist, and our esthetician many times. For nail services I would tip between 5 and 10 dollars PER SERVICE depending on the extent of the work done. for example, if I have a basic manicure, 5 is plenty but If I get a full set of acrylic nails with extra designs, a tip of $10 or above is in order. As for massages. For a Swedish massage, it is $10 for 30 minutes or $20 for 60 minutes. I know it seems pricey, but they are doing a lot of physical work during that hour and they depend on their tips as part of their income.What is the customary tipping for nails or massage services?
I generally receive $10-$20 for an hour massage, and $5-$10 for a 30 min. This should definately be based on how the service was.
15%-20%
Professional Nail Services?
I live in Las Vegas, and there are alot of nail salons out here. I've tried a lot of them and for some reason I come away dissatisfied. None of the tech's listen to me when I tell them what I want and how I want it done. Does anyone know of a nail salon that will actually listen to what I want and actually do it?Professional Nail Services?
If look at your co workers and your friends and family's fake nails, go to the same salon and same nail technician. And when you are at the nail salon, watch them while they are doing your nails and if you see something that you didn't like, let them know immediately.
Good luckProfessional Nail Services?
You pay for what you get, period. This salon was voted best in Vegas, good luck! http://www.spaatlakeside.com/
If look at your co workers and your friends and family's fake nails, go to the same salon and same nail technician. And when you are at the nail salon, watch them while they are doing your nails and if you see something that you didn't like, let them know immediately.
Good luckProfessional Nail Services?
You pay for what you get, period. This salon was voted best in Vegas, good luck! http://www.spaatlakeside.com/
What would be a good nail service promotion for November?
I have started a new nail business in a new city and I need clients.I've made enought money just to pay the boothrent. How long should I give it to work or not?What would be a good nail service promotion for November?
I assume you are not talking about hardware. One never know these days, particularly on this site.estee lauder
I assume you are not talking about hardware. One never know these days, particularly on this site.
I'm a new nail tech and I need help figuring out prices for my nail services...?
I don't want to cut myself short on profits but I don't want to ';over charge'; clients since I am a new nail tech and still a little rough around the edges. I thought about matching my prices to those of the nail salons in Wal-Mart until I get more experience.I'm a new nail tech and I need help figuring out prices for my nail services...?
i created my prices the same way....check out the chop shops in your area (asians) as well as the high end salons and get your prices right in the middle....you're right you dont want to cut yourself short but you also dont want to knock your clients over the head either....so get somewhere in the middle...normally the asians charge 12-15 for a f/s and the higher ends charge 25-45 so your price could be between 20-22...but also keep in mind if you're buying your own products...if you're going to be a booth renter then there shouldnt be a problem but if you're doing commission or hourly then its up to the shop you're in to set the prices....if you would like check out my profile here and come on join my yahoo group....put in the reason you want to join that i answered your question on answersI'm a new nail tech and I need help figuring out prices for my nail services...?
ny nail lady charge $20 for a full set and $15 for a fill i think those r good prices
manis - 10$
pedis- 30$
waxes :
eyebrows-8
half legs - 15
whole legs-30
half arm- 10
whole arm- 20
bikini- 25
brazillian-45
... ect.
I think that's a good idea. What about offering them a punch card of some kind, with a freebie, like for instance after 5 full sets and /or 10 fills they get one full set free, or maybe a free airbrush or jewels if they bring in another person, or something along that line. Just to get a regular clientele built up. And giving nice hand massage %26amp; a compliment will make them feel all warm and fuzzy towards you, more likely to come back than a ';fast food'; type nail job where they are treated like cattle, get 'em in %26amp; out and never look 'em in the eye. Good luck and enjoy your career.
seems you have the answer. find what people are charging as wal-mart, the little shops in outlet malls, even at hair salons. you can be from 50 cents to 2 dollars cheaper. you have to make that call. make sure you cost of materials is getting paid. make sure you make enough for your time and labor. you want repeat customers do not rush to get them out fast. do quality work not quantity. you want a good reputation. i do it for my painting company and it has worked keeping me living for the past 4 years. at first it was hard to adjust. we have ups and downs. do it right you will last. you can fly with it or end up crashing. provide a happy calm environment. make them want to come back and be anxious to return. you want them to walk out and be amazed with how great you were. keep clean equipment and work station. see if i were in to what you do. i would find a way to buy nail polish products in a small bulk order. make small gift for the customer with like nail polish, foot file, sample product such as lotion or foot wash. something like that. and just stand the 3 items up and wrap with fabric and tie with fabric string. i would not give to the customers getting a basic this would go to the ones that pay for the works and pay good money. you want them to come back. make sure you get stuff in light neutral tones. it does not have to be just nail polish it can be small bottles of wash, cream, and foot file. something like that. well i can go on with more ideas but i am sure you can figure out what will help keep the customers coming for your service and paying good and returning all the time. good luck
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You should go around and look at prices of competing nail salons in your area of business.
i created my prices the same way....check out the chop shops in your area (asians) as well as the high end salons and get your prices right in the middle....you're right you dont want to cut yourself short but you also dont want to knock your clients over the head either....so get somewhere in the middle...normally the asians charge 12-15 for a f/s and the higher ends charge 25-45 so your price could be between 20-22...but also keep in mind if you're buying your own products...if you're going to be a booth renter then there shouldnt be a problem but if you're doing commission or hourly then its up to the shop you're in to set the prices....if you would like check out my profile here and come on join my yahoo group....put in the reason you want to join that i answered your question on answersI'm a new nail tech and I need help figuring out prices for my nail services...?
ny nail lady charge $20 for a full set and $15 for a fill i think those r good prices
manis - 10$
pedis- 30$
waxes :
eyebrows-8
half legs - 15
whole legs-30
half arm- 10
whole arm- 20
bikini- 25
brazillian-45
... ect.
I think that's a good idea. What about offering them a punch card of some kind, with a freebie, like for instance after 5 full sets and /or 10 fills they get one full set free, or maybe a free airbrush or jewels if they bring in another person, or something along that line. Just to get a regular clientele built up. And giving nice hand massage %26amp; a compliment will make them feel all warm and fuzzy towards you, more likely to come back than a ';fast food'; type nail job where they are treated like cattle, get 'em in %26amp; out and never look 'em in the eye. Good luck and enjoy your career.
seems you have the answer. find what people are charging as wal-mart, the little shops in outlet malls, even at hair salons. you can be from 50 cents to 2 dollars cheaper. you have to make that call. make sure you cost of materials is getting paid. make sure you make enough for your time and labor. you want repeat customers do not rush to get them out fast. do quality work not quantity. you want a good reputation. i do it for my painting company and it has worked keeping me living for the past 4 years. at first it was hard to adjust. we have ups and downs. do it right you will last. you can fly with it or end up crashing. provide a happy calm environment. make them want to come back and be anxious to return. you want them to walk out and be amazed with how great you were. keep clean equipment and work station. see if i were in to what you do. i would find a way to buy nail polish products in a small bulk order. make small gift for the customer with like nail polish, foot file, sample product such as lotion or foot wash. something like that. and just stand the 3 items up and wrap with fabric and tie with fabric string. i would not give to the customers getting a basic this would go to the ones that pay for the works and pay good money. you want them to come back. make sure you get stuff in light neutral tones. it does not have to be just nail polish it can be small bottles of wash, cream, and foot file. something like that. well i can go on with more ideas but i am sure you can figure out what will help keep the customers coming for your service and paying good and returning all the time. good luck
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You should go around and look at prices of competing nail salons in your area of business.
What you girls dislikes most about nail salons, the tech, atmoshpere, or just services.?
I running a salon, and would like to get a general feel of you ladies dislike about nail salonsWhat you girls dislikes most about nail salons, the tech, atmoshpere, or just services.?
i wish the people that worked there were more talkative. and not to sound rude, but 90 % of nail salons have lttle asian girls working there that barely speak english. and i think this is really wrong
and when they talk on hte phone, or yell at each other in another language. its annoying cause their not conentrating.
i liek a cozy, warm, friendly enviroment. lots of magazines, music and talkative people.
hope; this helpsssssWhat you girls dislikes most about nail salons, the tech, atmoshpere, or just services.?
I would say the smell, although sometimes that is unavoidable, and I don't like when I am getting my nails done and the esthetician is talking to a co-worker or on the phone!
The smells are soo strong. I feel like I'm being poisoned every time I go in one.
I don't like when the nail technicians talk in Korean.
I think the stylists should be happier and make small talk.
That would be nice.
The smell and noises.
i wish the people that worked there were more talkative. and not to sound rude, but 90 % of nail salons have lttle asian girls working there that barely speak english. and i think this is really wrong
and when they talk on hte phone, or yell at each other in another language. its annoying cause their not conentrating.
i liek a cozy, warm, friendly enviroment. lots of magazines, music and talkative people.
hope; this helpsssssWhat you girls dislikes most about nail salons, the tech, atmoshpere, or just services.?
I would say the smell, although sometimes that is unavoidable, and I don't like when I am getting my nails done and the esthetician is talking to a co-worker or on the phone!
The smells are soo strong. I feel like I'm being poisoned every time I go in one.
I don't like when the nail technicians talk in Korean.
I think the stylists should be happier and make small talk.
That would be nice.
The smell and noises.
Is there anyone in the OKC area with a mannequin hand (used for practicing nail services) that would sell it?
I need it for the manicure part of my state board test and I'll pay as much as $40. I have to have it by Sunday night. Please help.Is there anyone in the OKC area with a mannequin hand (used for practicing nail services) that would sell it?
Try here:
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Try here:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll鈥?/a>
Our dog needs it's nails cut. Does petco or petsmart offer nail cutting services?
Or do I need to take it to a vet o.o?Our dog needs it's nails cut. Does petco or petsmart offer nail cutting services?
Petsmart does nails and ears for $13. You can't have them do just nails though it's a package deal.Our dog needs it's nails cut. Does petco or petsmart offer nail cutting services?
For me I have to take my 160 lb. neo-mastiff (Thunder) to the vet. He is a big loveable teddy bear but does not let anyone mess with his paws. The vet gives him a ';cocktail'; that last about 20 minutes and he is fine, he gets his nails trimmed and he is ready to go get a burger at Burger King drive through. It has become a ritual.
Mike
I would ask your vet if he can cut the nails and how much he charges. You can call either Petco or Petsmart to find out what services they offer and the cost of each.
Ours does...my neighboor took her dog there...she was hit on the head by one of the groomers while my neighboor watched ;)
I take mine to the vet, or you can learn to do it yourself.
you can just drive it up to petco, they'll do it for you :)
they might even polish the dog's nails with nail polish :D
Just call a groomer...the one that does my Great Danes only charges $4. Petco and Petsmart are going to charge you more.
any petshop with a grooming station should clip nails. just phone and ask
I know petsmart does for sure.
Petsmart does nails and ears for $13. You can't have them do just nails though it's a package deal.Our dog needs it's nails cut. Does petco or petsmart offer nail cutting services?
For me I have to take my 160 lb. neo-mastiff (Thunder) to the vet. He is a big loveable teddy bear but does not let anyone mess with his paws. The vet gives him a ';cocktail'; that last about 20 minutes and he is fine, he gets his nails trimmed and he is ready to go get a burger at Burger King drive through. It has become a ritual.
Mike
I would ask your vet if he can cut the nails and how much he charges. You can call either Petco or Petsmart to find out what services they offer and the cost of each.
Ours does...my neighboor took her dog there...she was hit on the head by one of the groomers while my neighboor watched ;)
I take mine to the vet, or you can learn to do it yourself.
you can just drive it up to petco, they'll do it for you :)
they might even polish the dog's nails with nail polish :D
Just call a groomer...the one that does my Great Danes only charges $4. Petco and Petsmart are going to charge you more.
any petshop with a grooming station should clip nails. just phone and ask
I know petsmart does for sure.
In a nail spa, what atmosphere and services will make you want to return for future services?
Thinking of opening a nail spa, but I want to keep it simple but make sure that the customers come back for more. What do you like about your current nail place? What do you hate about your current nail place?In a nail spa, what atmosphere and services will make you want to return for future services?
When the girl that doing your nails or toes doesn't talk crap about you in their language. I want to go to an American owned salon, but there aren't any in my area. I would mind paying $10 more to go to your shop if you still did good work, and your technicians were polite. I also hate how they make appointments and then don't honor them.In a nail spa, what atmosphere and services will make you want to return for future services?
I like that there is music playing and that there is a large selection of nail colors so I can do something different everytime. I like that mine doesn't smell strongly like chemicals, it's only faint in the air. I like that the people are incredibly friendly without needing to have a conversation. I don't like that it's tacky. I've been to nail places where the foot massager is literally a $20 Homedics at home one and that turned me right off. I like the leather massage chairs that my place has and I like that the chairs that you sit on to get manicures and pedicures are soft and cushy as well. I also like when a large variety of services are offered like waxing, nails, you could even have an electrolysis rent a space and generate so business that way. Another thing I don't like are the appliances. I think that a nail salon should be sleek and crisp and clean no matter how old it may be. That means stainless steals and crisp counter tops, not gauche peeling gold and cheep plastic counters. I think that you can have a beautiful soothing salon on a small budget even. You just need the right places to look for things. It can be clean and safe and sanitary and still be bautiful with water fountains and a selection of glossy magazines. I hope yo do it, that sounds like a lot of fun.
Make sure the setting has a luxurious feeling to it. When women go for Manicures and Pedicures, etc. We want to feel pampered. Comfy chairs, LOTS of good magazines, clean restrooms, Those massaging chairs for Pedicures, Nice artwork on the wall (not the tacky pics of french manicured nails w/ the hand holding an ice cream cone). Good back ground music, and a friendly staff that remembers your name. All of these things embody my local nail salon and it keeps me coming back for more! I also highly recommend them to anyone who asks.
Also, make sure that the employees don't ask if the person wants a lip wax or an eyebrow wax. Some lady asked me that once while I was getting a pedicure and I felt very offended. If we want any of those services we'll ask.
The salon i go to is awesome they have a fen shui style and it is so relaxing it also smells great. and a big smile and great sense of humor. good luck .
hygienic tools, clean surroundings, good smelling, gentle hands, courteous and friendly staff but not too friendly that they invade your time to relax. a comfy chair that you can sit in for 3 hours w/o getting your but numb or hurting your back. relaxed interiors, calming colors. a wide selection of nail colors and services is also important.
the place i go to has a relaxing atmosphere and sterile tools. even if you get a basic pedicure they wash your feet in warm water which is great and hygienic too. the chairs are comfy and the lighting is sufficient but not too bright to disturb your calmness. i love the fact that they give you a massage with the customary pedicure. they often wrestle with my cuticles and ingrown nails which are painful and sometimes bleed. they offer acrylics, press ons and nail art, massages, nail repair, nail treatments, callus treatments, parafin waxing... what i don't like is that you have to pay extra for a non-OPI color. the colors that i like are not in OPI's line so instead of paying extra i bring my own polish.
well at mine they perm the haris on my toes.
When the girl that doing your nails or toes doesn't talk crap about you in their language. I want to go to an American owned salon, but there aren't any in my area. I would mind paying $10 more to go to your shop if you still did good work, and your technicians were polite. I also hate how they make appointments and then don't honor them.In a nail spa, what atmosphere and services will make you want to return for future services?
I like that there is music playing and that there is a large selection of nail colors so I can do something different everytime. I like that mine doesn't smell strongly like chemicals, it's only faint in the air. I like that the people are incredibly friendly without needing to have a conversation. I don't like that it's tacky. I've been to nail places where the foot massager is literally a $20 Homedics at home one and that turned me right off. I like the leather massage chairs that my place has and I like that the chairs that you sit on to get manicures and pedicures are soft and cushy as well. I also like when a large variety of services are offered like waxing, nails, you could even have an electrolysis rent a space and generate so business that way. Another thing I don't like are the appliances. I think that a nail salon should be sleek and crisp and clean no matter how old it may be. That means stainless steals and crisp counter tops, not gauche peeling gold and cheep plastic counters. I think that you can have a beautiful soothing salon on a small budget even. You just need the right places to look for things. It can be clean and safe and sanitary and still be bautiful with water fountains and a selection of glossy magazines. I hope yo do it, that sounds like a lot of fun.
Make sure the setting has a luxurious feeling to it. When women go for Manicures and Pedicures, etc. We want to feel pampered. Comfy chairs, LOTS of good magazines, clean restrooms, Those massaging chairs for Pedicures, Nice artwork on the wall (not the tacky pics of french manicured nails w/ the hand holding an ice cream cone). Good back ground music, and a friendly staff that remembers your name. All of these things embody my local nail salon and it keeps me coming back for more! I also highly recommend them to anyone who asks.
Also, make sure that the employees don't ask if the person wants a lip wax or an eyebrow wax. Some lady asked me that once while I was getting a pedicure and I felt very offended. If we want any of those services we'll ask.
The salon i go to is awesome they have a fen shui style and it is so relaxing it also smells great. and a big smile and great sense of humor. good luck .
hygienic tools, clean surroundings, good smelling, gentle hands, courteous and friendly staff but not too friendly that they invade your time to relax. a comfy chair that you can sit in for 3 hours w/o getting your but numb or hurting your back. relaxed interiors, calming colors. a wide selection of nail colors and services is also important.
the place i go to has a relaxing atmosphere and sterile tools. even if you get a basic pedicure they wash your feet in warm water which is great and hygienic too. the chairs are comfy and the lighting is sufficient but not too bright to disturb your calmness. i love the fact that they give you a massage with the customary pedicure. they often wrestle with my cuticles and ingrown nails which are painful and sometimes bleed. they offer acrylics, press ons and nail art, massages, nail repair, nail treatments, callus treatments, parafin waxing... what i don't like is that you have to pay extra for a non-OPI color. the colors that i like are not in OPI's line so instead of paying extra i bring my own polish.
well at mine they perm the haris on my toes.
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