What etiquette should you know when visiting the nail salon?
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When you're at a nail salon, be mindful of not being too loud, and don’t forget to tip people that are servicing you—not just the person who is working with you, but also people that brought you coffee or tea, and service staff as well. If there’s a tipping box, always chip in.
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First, if you have an appointment and you want nail art, show up with some kind of idea of what you want, because that will help the appointment go by fairly quickly. If you're torn between two different looks, then bring both and you can ask your nail tech for their opinion.
Then, depending on the location, you have to tailor your behavior to your environment. Some locations are quieter, some more lively – maybe playing music or serving champagne. If you go into a spa setting where it's a bit quieter, obviously, you don't want to go in there and be super loud and boisterous and having 15 side conversations.
If you're going to be on the phone, maybe you put in your headphones and don't have the phone on speaker. Maybe there's a place where you can't bring your kids, so don't bring your kids there.
Just try to think about what would make your nail tech’s job easier and tailor your responses to that. And make sure you pay. Don't run out on your bill. And if they allow tipping, then tip.
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Then, depending on the location, you have to tailor your behavior to your environment. Some locations are quieter, some more lively – maybe playing music or serving champagne. If you go into a spa setting where it's a bit quieter, obviously, you don't want to go in there and be super loud and boisterous and having 15 side conversations.
If you're going to be on the phone, maybe you put in your headphones and don't have the phone on speaker. Maybe there's a place where you can't bring your kids, so don't bring your kids there.
Just try to think about what would make your nail tech’s job easier and tailor your responses to that. And make sure you pay. Don't run out on your bill. And if they allow tipping, then tip.
Tipping isn’t something I see as mandatory. As a business owner, I believe you should be charging what your work is worth. So a tip shouldn’t make or break anything. That said, tips are definitely appreciated because they show your customer really values your work. If someone tips on top of your rates, it’s a great sign they’re happy with the service.
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Follow these nail salon etiquette tips:
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- Book an appointment in advance.
- Arrive on time.
- Be polite and respectful. You can make small talk with the technician if you want, but you don't have to.
- Clearly communicate your preferences. Speak up if something is bothering you and ask if they can use a lighter pressure, change the shape or color, etc.
- Tip 20% of the total cost.
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