For Motivated Nail Technicians and Salon Entrepreneurs

Having an overall idea of what it takes to run a salon is crucial to a successful salon business. Preparation is key in order to smooth out any bumps later on down the line. If you are planning or even thinking about owning your own salon, I am proud of you for taking action. In order to plan appropriately for your beauty salon business, you will have to make sure that you can pay the bills, welcome customers, hire qualified staff, and run a clean salon.

Finances and Expenses The nail salon business can be very lucrative but there are several costs to consider, sometimes even on a monthly basis. Such costs include rent, electricity and water bills, salon products and equipment, furniture, office supplies (computers, paper, phone, fax, etc.) and salary for staff members.

Customer Satisfaction Making sure that your customers continue to seek the services you offer is very important. The more customers you have, the more profit you will make. This is why it is so important to build a rapport with your customers. Asking customers how their day is going or if they need anything goes a long way. This is especially important in areas where the salon industry is saturated. A happy customer will tell their family and friends about your salon.

Salon Location You can essentially choose any location for your beauty salon business, but picking the right location is what determines how successful your business is. Strategically placing your salon in a busy location, whether it is in a city or a small town, will garner good results. You will get more exposure and more clients.

Qualified Staff Finding qualified staff should not be too difficult if you are looking in the right places. Interested candidates can submit resumes and you can also go on referrals from other people. Placing employment opportunities on major job websites like careerbuilder.com and monster.com will also bring results. Once you hire staff, they will have to be trained. Offering training sessions on a regular basis will ensure that your staff is familiar with salon procedures and current trends in the salon industry.

Sanitation One way to keep customers satisfied is to run a clean and hygienic salon business. There are many health risks that can result from dirty salons, such as bacteria growth and skin infections. That is the last thing you want. If there is speculation that your salon is using dirty tools or equipment, it can tarnish your salon’s reputation. Salon equipment should be clean and sterilized several a times a day.

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Becoming a professional is very rewarding. However, finding a way to pay for school can be stressful. Fortunately, beauty school training is pretty affordable, and there are also several scholarships, grants and loans that can help pay for your education.

The first resource for financial aid is the institute where you will be schooled at. Most schools have a financial aid department and are more than willing to sit down with you to discuss options. You may be able to get a scholarship or grant from your school. You can also look into the Spa Foundation Scholarship, the Jeanette Rankin Foundation and the American Association of University Women.

If scholarships and grants are not an option, a student loan is the next best thing. Student loans have a lower interest rate. The Stafford loan and private loan are two popular student loans. Other resources for loans include StudentLoan.com, FinAid.com, and SallieMae.com

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How to Prevent Foot Odor

It happens to all of us at some point in time. After a while, your shoes begin to well, reek. When your shoes begin to smell depends on the individual. For some, an odor may not occur until the shoes are broken in and well-used. Others battle foot odor on a regular basis regardless of whether the shoe is old or fairly new. The key to fresh toes is to keep your feet clean and dry during the day in order to reduce the amount of bacteria that is in your shoes. Read these tips to find out how to keep your shoes from smelling like dirty laundry.

Wash those babies This means wash your feet well when you are showering, especially in between your toes. Some people may have to do this more than once per day if they sweat often or have troubles with foot odor. Change your socks often. By changing your socks at least twice a day, you hinder bacteria growth and keep your feet clean.

Come up for air If possible, buy breathable sneakers. These sneakers have air pockets, which allow air to circulate throughout the shoe. During the warmer seasons, opt for open-toed shoes as much as possible to keep bacteria from spreading. It is best to own several pairs of shoes so that you can rotate them frequently. The longer you wear one pair of shoes, the more likely you are to experience odor. Shoes and sneakers need a chance to “air out” so to speak. If you wear a certain pair of sneakers everyday, you are providing a hospitable place for the bacteria to live. Try not to wear the same shoes two days in a row. In addition, wear socks with shoes whenever possible to keep your feet dry.

Wet puppies You should never wear a pair of shoes that are damp. This is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria so you want to make sure your shoes are completely dry before using them. If you get caught in the rain, turn your shoes upside down when you get home to speed up the drying process.

Powder it up There are powders available with the specific purpose to combat foot odor, such as Gold Bond. You can also try cornstarch or talcum powder. Boric acid is stronger so just sprinkle it in your shoes and keep away from pets. These products may kill bacteria inside your shoes and keep your feet dry to prevent the bacteria from growing. Remember, bacteria thrives in moist environments.

Spray away! Again, you can purchase a spray for the feet. The popular odor eliminator, Febreeze, is meant for the household but numerous people have had success by using it for their sneakers. For a minty sensation, pour Listerine into a spray bottle and use on sneakers and shoes. Spraying alcohol inside your sneakers will also do the trick. Let sneakers dry completely (overnight) before wearing.

Freezer Burn Spray Febreeze in your sneakers and put each shoe in a Ziploc bag. Place them in the freezer for several hours. Let your sneakers thaw for at least one day to ensure that they are completely dry.

Give them the stick Applying deodorant to your feet before wearing shoes may help reduce odor and keep your feet from sweating. You can use regular deodorant to combat odor or an anti-perspirant to help with sweating. Sally Hansen sells a deodorant stick specifically for the feet.

Salty tongues For super sweaty feet, try mixing half a cup of kosher salt in a quart of warm water for 15 minutes.

These tips are useful whether your feet smell occasionally or more frequently. Either way, we all are faced with this issue and sometimes the easiest solutions are right at your fingertips.

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