Young Nails Biz Talk

What should you invest in as a new professional in the nail industry? Tracey breaks down the top items that she would buy fresh out of nail school and why.

As a nail tech, you need to care for your physical and mental health in order to perform your best in the salon. Today Habib and Tracey talk about what to do in order have a long, enjoyable nail career.

Today Habib and Tracey talk about important aspects to consider before transitioning into a mobile nail business including pricing, travel, and supplies.

Today Habib and Tracey discuss the differences between hard gel and soft gel in terms of which can be soaked off, which can be used to build enhancements, and how they compare to other services in the salon.

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Today Habib and Tracey talk about client pressure in the salon. What should a nail tech do if a client requests nail art that she is uncomfortable with doing? How should a nail tech handle a client who does not respect the policies she has in place?

Today Habib and Tracey discuss whether you should take back a client after having a bad experience with them. Which situations are reparable and which are not likely to work out the second time around?

If a client is unhappy with their nails, should they take the issue up to the salon owner? How much responsibility does an owner have for the quality of the nails done in her salon? Habib and Tracey discuss when the salon owner should step in for disputes between a client and a nail tech and when it is up to the nail tech to resolve the issue on their own.

Today Habib and Tracey talk about nail discoloration. Why does it happen? Is it the product or the client’s lifestyle that causes nails to change color?

Today Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not it’s beneficial to stick to one particular type of nail service. For example, should a nail tech only do acrylic nails, or should they also offer gel and dip powder services? What circumstances allow a nail technician to be successful with this business strategy and how should it be communicated to their clients?

On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about those super picky clients who are never fully satisfied with their nails. Tracey recounts her experience with picky clients, how she communicated with them, and when it’s probably for the best to not do their nails anymore.

On today’s Biz Talk, Habib speaks with Sabir Semerkant, CEO & Founder of Growth By Sabir about how nail salon businesses can grow in 2021. They discuss practical ways that businesses can reach larger audiences, build a brand, and create exciting incentives that bring more customers through the door.

On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about walk-in salons versus appointment only salons. Which is the better business model? How should you communicate with your potential clients if they don’t know whether or not they need an appointment?

Whether you’re new to doing nails or trying a technique outside of your comfort zone, practice is essential to perfecting your skills. Today Habib and Tracey talk about the best way to strategize your practice in order to have salon success.

Today Habib and Tracey discuss the importance of keeping an organized product inventory. Tracey talks about her method for organizing products when she worked in salon and how she was able to ensure she always had enough in stock.

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.