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If you’re a beginner nail tech, what is the best way to learn how to do nails? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the OWC (One Week Course) and how they break down doing nails into steps that allow you to progress from picking up an acrylic pearl all the way to sculpting stiletto nails. 

This will be a fun one! Today Tracey is going to test Habib’s nail knowledge by asking him questions related to pricing, electric filing, synergy gel, and more!

Should nail technicians accept payments on mobile apps such as Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and Zelle? How will recent changes to these apps affect nail techs in terms of tax reporting?

Today Habib and Tracey talk about the physical and mental reasons that prevent nail techs from having a long lasting career.

It’s time for another Q&A session! Today Habib and Tracey are going to answer questions about deposits, press-on nails, nail plate damage, and more!

Is it a good idea to enter into a partnership with another nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the common pitfalls of dual ownership in businesses.

What is the most important thing for you to change in your nail business next year? Pricing? Boundaries? Salon decor? Let us know in the comments below!

Today we're revisiting an old episode of the Biz Talk where Habib and Tracey talk about the importance of charging for nail art, as well as the simplest way to do it.

Which nail designs, shapes, and art will be trending next year? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their predictions for the hottest nail trends in 2022, and which trends they think will go out of style.

You graduated nail school… now what? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the three most important steps for you to take once you’re a licensed nail tech.

Today Habib talks about TikTok and how the platform has been evolving over time. He explains how you can use TikTok to market your salon business and ways to experiment with different types of content.

On today’s Biz Talk Habib speaks with YN Senior Mentor Karen Huneke about how she has increased her prices over the years. She explains how she’s set up her pricing structure, how she communicates price increases with her clients, and more!

What should you do when your client wants a nail shape or design that you haven’t done before? Today Habib and Tracey give you tips for when to give something new a try and when to decline a request that is out of your comfort zone.

Today Habib talks to YN Senior Mentor Karen Huneke about her experience in the nail industry during Covid-19. She discusses changes to her business due to new regulations, how her clientele has changed, and why nail appointments are more important than ever to her clients.

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Today Habib and Tracey address one of the most common questions among nail techs regarding pricing. They explain a system that will help you maintain a consistent pricing structure for full sets, fills, rebalances, art, and more!

There are many reasons why your client’s nails keep lifting. Today Habib and Tracey talk about all of the steps during prep, application and filing that may lead to lifting.

What are the cost benefits of having a high-profile nail client? Today Tracey describes the reality of what it's like to be on set doing nails for celebrities.

Today Habib and Tracey talk about whether or not nail techs should spend their time working on extreme 3D nail art. They discuss perceived value and how to assess if you are overcharging or undercharging for your nails.

It can be nerve-wracking to book your first appointment with a real client. Today Habib and Tracey offer some tips about how to get started on the right foot with pricing, policies, and boundaries.