They say that the kind of nails you have mirrors what type of personality, confidence and style you posses. They say a lot about your health too. Have you taken a closer look at your fingernails recently? Are your cuticles thin? Is there a bluish tint on them? If your answer is yes, you might be having problems with your health. According to Tamara Lior, a dermatologist from the Cleveland Clinic Florida, "The nails, the same with our eyes are the window to our soul." Hence, it is of great significance that they always look healthy.

Have a set menu and stick to it. I have coached many nail salon in Edmonton techs on this and it is difficult, I totally understand. I would be the first one to admit to giving away nail art for free for many years simply because I just loved doing it. The best way to overcome this is to set it straight with the client from the get go. New clients are the easiest to do this for and if you can keep on implementing good practise when it comes to sticking with your prices for all services, it will eventually become easier for your longer term clients too.

Distractions must go. Underarm hair, unkempt hair styles, chipped best nail salon in Edmonton polish, hairy legs, tattoos, logoed shirts, heavy perfume or cologne, and loud and noisy jewelry distracts from a professional image. Good grooming is a must. If you have some medical or religious reason for not shaving under your arms or legs, then wear hose or pants or shirts that cover it.

Leighton Denny is an online beauty secret that more and more women are discovering. The company offers a full range of nail care products over the Internet, all at salon level quality. The difference is that they aren't charging salon level prices. Instead, by marketing directly to consumers, they are able to bring you prices that are often below the retail prices you see at Boots and other mainline retailers.

On the back of your cards, make sure there is a few lines in point form stating what you specialize in at your nail salon in Edmonton, for instance 'Award winning Nail Art!, "Manicures are our specialty!, French nails are our favourite!" This will let the prospective client know exactly what you do, why they should go to see YOU and what they will expect when there. A valuable tool for your marketing campaign.

Petroleum jelly is good for your nails. It helps in keeping them healthy and shiny. Apply petroleum jelly into the cuticle and around the skin of your nails before you go to bed at night. If you do not like to apply petroleum jelly, castor oil will also serve your purpose. Castor oil contains Vitamin E, which is good for the cuticles. You may apply olive oil as well.

Give your clients the best time ever when they come to see you for an appointment and I can assure you that not only will they keep coming back, they will bring all their friends too!