Today Habib and Tracey talk about how they’ve found a work-life balance in their daily lives. The talk about the key to finding a balance that works for you, setting healthy boundaries, and communicating these boundaries to your clients.
What do you think will become the next hottest nail trend? Today Habib and Tracey look at the Pantone colors of the year and make predictions about nail length, shapes, styles and art in 2021.
Have you ever tried the “follow for a follow” strategy to increase your follower count? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their thoughts on this approach and offer their suggestions on how to grow your social media accounts.
Today Habib and Tracey debate which is better- full cover tips or sculpted nails? They discuss the pros and cons of each including which holds a stronger bond to the natural nail, which is easier for maintenance, and which has superior longevity. Tracey also describes how she transitioned her services to nail forms after 6 years of using strictly tips.
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey address the very popular question regarding whether new YN Full Cover Tips are made of plastic or gel. They discuss the chemical composition of tips throughout the market and whether they can possibly be made of “gel” as defined by the nail industry.
Has your nail business ever received a bad review? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the different types of negative reviews and how to respond to the customer in order to resolve the issue.
Happy New Year! On today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the best resolutions that nail techs can implement in 2021.
How do you handle a situation where your client says she hates her nails at the end of their service? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to prevent this situation from happening in the first place and how to communicate with your client if this does happen.
Do you have a client who always wants the same exact set of nails? Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about a couple ways you can try to convince your clients to branch out into new kinds of nail art.
Today Habib speaks with YN mentor Melissa DeLaCruz about how the CA covid shutdowns have affected her nail business. She discusses how her clientele has changed, new salon protocols, and advice for nail techs who are having a similar experience.
Today Greg and Habib talk about how Young Nails started, where the name came from, and many of the challenges they faced to build the business from the ground up.
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Greg discuss the importance of using education as a tool for content creation on social media.
How do you transition from being a part-time nail tech into a full-time nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the challenges that may come up while you transition to having a full clientele.
Is the press-on nail trend worth it? Today Habib and Tracey talk about using the new YN Full Cover Nail Tips to create custom sets that you can retail to your clients.
Have you ever had a client leave you for a different nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what to do when this happens, how to deal with it, and how you can learn from your mistakes and retain more clients in the future.
Is it true that gel is better for the natural nail than acrylic? Do nails need to breathe? Will your clients leave if you raise your prices? Today Habib and Tracey are going to discuss some of the most common nail myths- and let you know whether they’re true or not.
Have you ever had a challenging nail service due to distractions in the salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss many of the potential distractions (phones, boyfriends, food) and how to successfully communicate your policies with your client in a clear and respectful way.
As a nail tech should you offer discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs? If so, what is the appropriate time to run a special sale? Today Habib and Tracey give their take on when and how nail pros should offer deals for their clients.
On today’s episode Habib and Tracey talk about how to get more exposure for your nail business on social media. They discuss how to use Gary Vaynerchuk’s $1.80 Strategy and location marketing to grow not only your Instagram following, but your clientele as well.
Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about price competition between both nail techs and salons. They talk about pricing your services according your local market, undercutting, and perceived value based on price.
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey are talking about expectations versus reality in the nail salon. Sometimes it's better to be honest with your clients about which services you can actually provide them rather than trying to give them whatever they want- and failing.
Today’s Biz Talk features special guest Will Truong, who shares his inspirational story of overcoming adversity. Will Truong was able to battle not only poverty, abuse, and prejudice, but also the possibility of permanent paralysis. He continues to inspire others to not give in to overwhelming circumstances but channel their inner pride, courage, and strength to overcome any obstacle.
There are some topics of conversation that are better to avoid in the nail salon. Today Habib and Tracey discuss what topics are best to steer clear of and how to defuse a conversation if it begins to get uncomfortable.
It’s time for another Q&A session with Habib and Tracey! Today they cover cancellation policies, ski slope nails, best chairs for nail techs, and more!
Holiday nail season is officially here! Today Habib and Tracey talk about how nail techs can prepare for the season and what they should expect.
On today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not nail techs should expect their clients to leave a tip at the end of their nail service.
Today Habib and Tracey compare the benefits of having a commission versus a booth renting nail business. They consider the pros and cons of each, including which makes more money, is less stressful, has more control, and more.
Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to calculate your actual take-home profit from your nail business. They walk you through how to calculate your cost per service to get your gross margin, then determine your expenses to reveal your net profit margin. They also explain the two important changes you’ll have to make in order to achieve your desired income.
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss how consumers can find exceptional local nail techs. They go into detail about what to look for and what to avoid when choosing your next nail tech.
Is now the right time to be a nail technician? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to stay positive during this difficult time. They offer great suggestions for how to maximize your time before salon businesses fully reopen.
