Back to Salon Guidelines for Nail Techs

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It’s almost time to reopen your salon. Your clients miss you and you’re ready to do some nails. That’s why we have created a suggested checklist to help you get back to business confidently and safely! When in doubt, check with your state or local state board for guidelines.
 

Reduce touchpoints to a minimum:

• Discard any non-essential items such as magazines

• Consider updating restroom amenities to motion activated faucets, soap dispenser, and hand dryers

• Consider implementing a no phone policy. Have clients text their nail art inspiration before their appointment

• Temporarily discontinue complimentary beverages such as water, tea, etc.

• Consider card or contactless payments only. Avoid cash exchange.
   

Respect social distancing guidelines:

Worried About Sanitation
The client who loves getting their nails done but is frightened to share products with other clients or doesn’t want to stay very long.

Service Recommendation: Use the consultation time to explain the extra precautions your salon is taking, then proceed with his/her normal service. This isn’t the time to introduce a new service.  Remember, this client wants to know he/she is safe to return to their routine.

In Salon:

Damaged • Peeling • Thinning Nails 
The client who attempted her removal at home and was left with damaged, peeling nails.

Service Recommendation: Offer the client with damaged nails to do a reparative service. Avoid applying gels or enhancements until his/her nails are strong enough to hold product. Remember applying product to damaged nails can lead to premature lifting and more nail damage.

Overgrown • Lifting • Greenies
The enhancement client who is so loyal to you, she did absolutely nothing. She waited patiently for you to work your magic once again.

Service Recommendation: Offer this loyal client a full set. It’s best to do a full removal of the old set to check for hidden greenies underneath. Water/moisture could have gotten trapped underneath and a tiny greenie could be hiding under the enhancement. If there are greenies, do not apply a new set. Wait for the greenie to grow out before applying product.