EP 113 Ideal Beginner Nail Tech Setup
Setting up your station as a new nail tech can be intimidating… On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the ideal beginner nail tech setup- everything from table width to color variety.

Setting up your station as a new nail tech can be intimidating… On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the ideal beginner nail tech setup- everything from table width to color variety.
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about how to handle cancellations and deposits. What kinds of policies should nail techs have in place to avoid empty slots in their schedule? How do you communicate these policies to your clients?
On today’s Biz talk, Habib and Tracey address the question of whether or not Youtube tutorials are enough to build your skills as a professional nail tech. They talk about conventional classes versus online videos, the pros and cons of each, and what it really takes to become proficient at nails.
What do you do when your client's nail breaks? Today, Tracey talks about her nail repair policy, when its okay to fix a client's nail, and how much to charge.
In today’s Biz Talk, Tracey and Steph sit down with @karenfornails @everlastingbeauty_patty @mjay_delacruz and @jdollarnails to talk about their experiences as a nail tech. They discuss how long it took to do their first set, how much they charge, how to handle late clients, as well as some of their craziest salon stories.
What do you do when you just feel completely drained of your creativity? In today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about getting through those creative slumps and what you can do to spark some inspiration.
How important is it for you to know your cost per service? In today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey explain how to calculate cost per service for your own business.
What are the some of the worst things that happen in a salon? In today’s Biz talk Habib asks Tracey about her experience in the salon and how she handled the worst-case scenarios.
You don’t become a nail tech overnight… It takes time, patience and persistence! In this episode, Greg talks about his experience getting into the nail industry, why he decided to become a nail tech, and what he went through to become the world renowned educator that he is today.
Today, Habib and Tracey address an ongoing rumor about whether or not Young Nails is going out of business. They give you the absolute truth about how the business model has shifted and how the change affects our customers.
Do you have to have a license to practice as a nail technician? The answer really depends on where you live- in today’s Biz Talk Tracey and Habib discuss where you must have a license, as well as where it is okay to practice without one.
With the recent surge of dip into the market, a lot of techs are wondering if they should offer dip instead of gel services. In today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about which service works best for which clients and how you should incorporate these products into your business.
In today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss new technology from the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Is it possible that machines could take over the nail industry? Should nail techs be concerned about these upcoming technologies?
On today's Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about taxes in the nail business. They share their experience, what they've learned, and how to prepare for them.
A lot of people ask if it's okay to mix nail products from different manufacturers. In today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey will tell you the absolute truth about mixing nail brands.
What do you need when you first start in the nail industry? Habib and Tracey talk about the hardships that many people face when they’re starting out in the nail industry and what skills you need in order to get through it.
Do you need to be an artist to create amazing nail art? In today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about whether or not nail techs need to have art backgrounds to incorporate nail art in their services.
In today’s Biz Talk, Habib speaks with Brianna Forshee from Salon Di Amore about how she was able to not only increase, but nearly DOUBLE her prices. Brianna explains how she introduced a “Bling Budget” and itemized accessory products to create structure and visibility behind her pricing.
So you survived the holiday madness and the new year rolls around… now what? Habib and Tracey talk about gift cards, managing cashflow and what to do during spare time.
In today’s Biz Talk, Habib talks to Sasha Der Avanessian, Founder and CEO of Harbor Dental, about how to build a brand. Sasha goes through the importance of understanding who you are as a brand, setting the right price point, and reaching people who recognize your value.
In today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Greg address the question of which service is most crucial to having a successful nail business: Acrylic or Gel? Location, clientele, and experience level are all factors that will help you decide which service is best for your business.
In today’s episode of Biz Talk, Habib speaks with Tyson Tripcony, owner of Fuel Your Life and Dietitian Life based in Australia, about what it means to be an entrepreneur. Tyson talks about how he got his business off the ground by differentiating his services to fill a gap in the market.
What is your digital marketing strategy? Which platforms will be the most effective when it comes to growing your business? On this episode of Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about the top 4 platforms where you should market your nail business in 2020 and ideas for daily content that are super easy to make and will impress your clients.
Habib speaks with Angela Smith from DSI about how to recognize chaos in your business and make the changes necessary to become successful.
Habib and Tracey talk about the madness that goes on during the holiday season and solutions for how to go through it.
Habib and Tracey discuss the how to navigate the busiest time of the year and how to make more money at the same time.
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In today's episode of The Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss the newest, hottest platform right now, Tik Tok, and why you, as a nail pro, should be on it posting regularly.
On our recent trip to The Netherlands, ProNails Magazine had some great questions about social media and nails. This is a great Q&A that I believe will bring you a ton a value on the direct relationship of Social Media and nails.
If you are scared of posting on social media, THIS episode is for you. I had the chance to sit down and speak with YN UK Mentor Monika Then, who was terrified of posting on social, but last year she took the plunge and forced herself to step outside her comfort zone. The results were incredible, as she added close to 18K followers in a year. I had an absolute pleasure speaking with Monika, and I hope you enjoy.