If you want to have a long lasting nail career, these tips are going to set you up for success. Habib and Tracey talk about common pitfalls, pricing strategy, and helpful equipment that will allow you to stay in the nail game much longer.
Oct 06, 2020•22 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about what to do if you’re sick and need to cancel your clients’ appointments. They explain how to let your clients know, reschedule, and deal with angry customers.
Oct 01, 2020•19 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about the elements that make a salon a relaxing experience for your clients. They talk about everything from music, cleanliness, colors, and even salon names!
Sep 29, 2020•18 min
Have you ever considered a career in nails but felt that it was too late for you to start? Today Habib and Tracey tackle the question of whether or not age matters when deciding to enter a new career path. How old were you when you decided to do nails? Let us know in the comments!
Sep 24, 2020•14 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about client expectations versus the reality of what they can actually wear on their nails. Tracey explains how she assesses a client’s needs, common misconceptions about acrylic and gel, and why she keeps both services the same price point.
Sep 22, 2020•15 min
Today Habib and Tracey go through the top three things that beginners should know before they start their career in the nail industry. If you’ve been a nail tech for a while- what are the three things you wish you knew before starting? Let us know in the comments!
Sep 17, 2020•19 min
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss many of the differences in nail products across brands. They break down the chemistry behind the different formulas and explain how it contributes to the product's overall performance.
Sep 15, 2020•21 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about failure and how to overcome it. As a nail tech, you face so many challenges- if you're feeling like you’ve hit a wall, then this video is for you.
Sep 11, 2020•16 min
Due to popular demand, Habib and Tracey revisit nail service pricing structure. Tracey explains how she priced full sets, fills, long nails, color, and nail art. Let us know in the comments how you’ve structured your salon prices!
Sep 09, 2020•23 min
On today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey discuss how to pick the most flattering length, shape, and color to complement your client’s hands.
Sep 06, 2020•14 min
On today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about nail envy on Instagram, particularly when it leads to negative self-talk. They give you advice for how to challenge those thoughts and approach it from a constructive perspective.
Sep 02, 2020•17 min
Today Habib and Tracey answer your questions relating to tips, lifting, booking apps, and more! Have a question that you’d like Habib and Tracey to answer? Drop it in the comment section and it could be featured on our next Q&A session!
Aug 30, 2020•18 min
Are the amazing nails you see on instagram practical for salon success? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the difference between nails that are worthy of being on a magazine cover and nails that are feasible to achieve in an actual salon.
Aug 26, 2020•15 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about the best ways to safely remove enhancements from the nail plate, and no, it does not involve using a metro card.
Aug 23, 2020•18 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about what you can do to reduce the smell of monomer in your salon. Let us know your tips for minimizing acrylic odor in the comment section!
Aug 19, 2020•17 min
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about what salon owners should consider when hiring new nail professionals.
Aug 16, 2020•14 min
Should you use an electric file or a hand file? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which tools to use for quick and efficient prep and finishing.
Aug 12, 2020•17 min
Today’s Biz Talk is a special feature from business podcast, Growth By Sabir with host, Sabir Semerkant. Habib and Sabir discuss how Young Nails started, transitioning into a digital marketing business model, and how to maximize content creation for all platforms.
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss about the most important step of doing nails and how to do it quickly and efficiently.
Aug 05, 2020•16 min
New regulations in California require nail salons to operate outdoors only. Today Habib and Tracey discuss whether this is a viable solution for nail salons.
Aug 02, 2020•15 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about nail trends they are loving this summer in terms of design, colors, shape, and more!
Jul 29, 2020•14 min
How should you handle clients who bite their nails? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how to communicate with clients who bite their nails especially if they want to wear long stiletto enhancements.
Jul 26, 2020•14 min
Do you feel like your nail career has been losing momentum? Today Habib and Tracey explain why nail techs become stuck and what to do in order to regain motivation.
Jul 22, 2020•16 min
Do you (or your clients) struggle with broken nails? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the possible causes of weak nails and what you can do to strengthen them.
Jul 19, 2020•14 min
Some salons offer retail items such as cuticle oil, lotion, makeup, etc. Should you be offering these products? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which items could be sold and how to go about incorporating retail into your business strategy.
Jul 15, 2020•14 min
Today Habib and Tracey talk about the “No New Clients” statement on profile descriptions. If you’re fully booked, what is the best way for you to communicate that to people who are interested in your nail services?
Jul 12, 2020•15 min
As a nail technician seeking employment, how do you pick the perfect salon? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the many factors you should take into consideration including location, overflow, social media marketing and more!
Jul 08, 2020•18 min
What do you need to take professional nail photos? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the ideal setup for you to take beautiful nail photos that will showcase your work.
Jul 05, 2020•15 min
Are you interested in enrolling at a nail school but not sure which one is right for you? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the most important factor to consider when searching for a nail school.
Jul 01, 2020•13 min
Do you obsess about how many followers you have on social media? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what really matters when it comes to building your online social media presence.
Jun 28, 2020•14 min