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Shellac versus OPI

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Blair Mar 26. 9 Replies

We are using shellac and love it, but I wanted to know if anyone is using the new OPI? The reason is our basic polish has always been OPI and their new gelcolor/shellac system has colors that will…Read more →

We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?

Started this discussion. Last reply by kat Apr 13. 9 Replies

Getting some pushback from the girls about this. My nail tech took a leave of absence and during this time I wanted the girls to fill in to keep the clients. One in particular has a real attitude…Read more →

What to do? Client and stylist unhappy! Thoughts please?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Trina Feb 2. 11 Replies

We had a situation in our salon that happened this week. We had a client (regular) who has a level 10 hair now and roots level 4. She wanted to get rid of such high maintenance of the blonde but…Read more →

Does anyone use non-competes? or employment contracts?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Trina Jan 23. 10 Replies

Need some feedback if this is worth it or not.

 

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kat replied to Wendy Cooper's discussion '2 Booth renters leaving the salon'
"Those guests that want to leave will and those that want to stay will. That's just the nature of the business. We retain about 50% of the clients on the average. It doesn't seem to me that people follow stylists like they used to. They are…"
12 hours ago
kat replied to Daphne l. Arrington's discussion 'Gift Certificate sales ideas'
"Question, if you sell it for 75.oo then in that three day period do they have a certain time they have to use it in?"
May 23
kat replied to Wendy Cooper's discussion '2 Booth renters leaving the salon'
"Agreed, cut your losses and do damage control. You will be amazed what people tell you after they are gone, just wait."
May 23
kat replied to Markie's discussion 'Salon Chores'
"I don't really think what you call it matters but how you present it."
May 23
Jacki Walker replied to kat's discussion 'So not happy with a current employee of 6 months'
"Now you have a good, clean house :).  That negative energy can really destroy a business.  It will all work out okay, one day at a time and do the best you can."
May 18
kat replied to Markie's discussion 'Salon Chores'
"This is such a hard thing. So far the best I have been able to do is that when those that leave at 5 take out the garbage and those that leave at 8 clean sinks and whatever else. They all do towels during the day. On times that I have found the…"
May 14
kat replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"I having been MIA here lately, but I just hired someone and that was the condition of her hiring that she be willing to step up and do what is necessary while she builds. At first she was a little uneasy but over time here she is more confident and…"
Apr 13
Mike & Mindy Kramer replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"We use our level ones for Facials and nails. this keeps them busy and helps them build clientele by offering specials on hair for same day or prebooked appt. its part of there interview when they are hired then there is no…"
Mar 30
Gloria Roman Striker replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"I have a day spa with one hair chair (demographics challenge good stylists!) I agree with asking who would like to help out and develope their skill.The ones that do enjoy it pick up the skill easier, want to help out and go home and practice.…"
Mar 30
Kathy Blair replied to kat's discussion 'Shellac versus OPI'
"I bought the shellac first because it wasent in Canada yet. When we receive our OPI boy what a difference. We dont even promote Shellac any more. You dont have to be so careful with the OPI, aplly just like yor polish, where as Shellac you…"
Mar 26
Marci castillo replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"I have plenty of thoughts on this topic, would love to Skype and chat more."
Mar 17
kat replied to sharlena's discussion 'Need help getting threw slow times for my staff and getting the salon back on its feet after a stylist leaves and take her clientel'
"We are trying something new called Girls Night Out. This monday is our first one. Basically for 2 hours from 6-8 on a mondy night we will do 7 people (1 can be a regular client and the rest have to be new clients to the salon)-we will give them a…"
Mar 14
kat replied to kat's discussion 'Shellac versus OPI'
"Yes, at first I thought the girl were being sloppy but yeah, it is leaking.  "
Mar 14
Janet Rabig replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"I am a hairstylist and a salon owner. During my staff meeting I would address that I would like to offer the nail tech's guests to be able to continue their services at the salon. In order to do that they would have to volunteer to do nails. If…"
Mar 14
Tina Zillmann replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"As a skin care clinic owner of 3 and an educator nationally I really feel like you should stick to what you do best and focus.The facial treatments that are successful are very detailed and take advanced education.  Microdermabrasion, chemicial…"
Mar 14
Jeanne Phares replied to kat's discussion 'We are not busy enough for a facialist/nail tech, any thoughts on having stylists do these services?'
"Hi - I had the same issue, however when the stylists did do nails or facials they did such a poor job or too slow of a job--that we didn't make any money anyway--that I just had client complaints.  So, I stopped those services.  It…"
Mar 14

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Peter Jacob Salon and Spa
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Salon Owner, Stylist
Summit Salon Graduate:
I am a Summit Salon Graduate

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