renting room for nails

leonard_cohen · 03-25-2003, 12:12 AM

im looking to rent out a room in my tanning salon for nails. im not sure how much to ask for this, can anyone give me the typical rate? im located in new york.

tonyab122 · 03-25-2003, 09:51 AM

I'm in North Carolina and I charge 100/wk. I'm sure you could get much more.

leonard_cohen · 03-25-2003, 12:04 PM

would i be crazy to ask for $200/week?

also, is renting a room for nails similar to other types of renting, for ex: should i ask for a security?

tonyab122 · 03-25-2003, 03:13 PM

Yes, I require a $200 deposit. You can justify the $200 by including them in your advertising. In my contract I also make them aware that their rent is due due every Friday regardless of when they are on vacation, if they are sick, if we are closed due to an act of God, etc. I made sure I outlined all the rules, what I provide, and expectations so it has worked great for me. It really helps in slow season!

leonard_cohen · 03-25-2003, 03:54 PM

did your nails person have a clientele before she started renting from you?

how can you tell if a person has a clientele, do you ask to see her books or records?

any other tips or advice you can give me would be appreciated.

OhSoTan · 03-25-2003, 04:00 PM

I had thought about putting nails in my salon, but after reading the archives about this, I decided not to. The odor from the nail solutions is really strong, and your salon will smell like that instead of the good scent from the lotions.

If you've ever been in a nail salon, the smell is really strong and who wants to smell that while tanning. If you have the choice of separating it from tanning, then I think it would be okay. Use your own judgement.

Just my opinion.

CHERYL

tonyab122 · 03-25-2003, 04:44 PM

OhSoTan, you are correct. The solution is a dedicated room for nails. Mine has floor to ceiling walls and air filtration. I have NEVER had one complaint. On a side note-I notice stinky customers more than the acrylic solution for the nails...thank goodness for air freshners!
leonard_cohen, I have had both established nail techs and a newbie. If you want to charge higher rent and keep them, they need clients. My current tech had clients when she came to me, this also brought me new tanners. I wouldn't ask for his/her books, but I would want to know how good he/she is...get references, talk to current clients. This person may not be an employee, but he/she is representing your business so you are conducting an interview of sorts. Good luck!

pam · 03-25-2003, 09:22 PM

Have you checked out licensing requirements in your state? I just closed my nail salon to add more tanning. So far it has bee a wonderful decision for me. I personally did nails for 17 years.
I am glad to be done with the hassle of renters.
Pam

BlueEzs007 · 03-25-2003, 11:28 PM

Tonyab122 Would you mind sharing your contract??

tonyab122 · 03-26-2003, 08:47 AM

Sure, the contract is at the salon...I'm at my "day job."
Pam, you made a good point...My license is $5/year + $3/chair. You, as the salon owner, are held accountable for your nail techs. It is up to you to make sure they are following all procedures. We have never had below a 99 A sanitation grade.

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03-25-2003, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
leonard_cohen Join Date: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	im looking to rent out a room in my tanning salon for nails. im not sure how much to ask for this, can anyone give me the typical rate? im located in new york.

03-25-2003, 09:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
tonyab122 Join Date: Mar 5 2003 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I'm in North Carolina and I charge 100/wk. I'm sure you could get much more.

03-25-2003, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
leonard_cohen Join Date: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	would i be crazy to ask for $200/week? also, is renting a room for nails similar to other types of renting, for ex: should i ask for a security?

03-25-2003, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
tonyab122 Join Date: Mar 5 2003 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Yes, I require a $200 deposit. You can justify the $200 by including them in your advertising. In my contract I also make them aware that their rent is due due every Friday regardless of when they are on vacation, if they are sick, if we are closed due to an act of God, etc. I made sure I outlined all the rules, what I provide, and expectations so it has worked great for me. It really helps in slow season!

03-25-2003, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
leonard_cohen Join Date: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	did your nails person have a clientele before she started renting from you? how can you tell if a person has a clientele, do you ask to see her books or records? any other tips or advice you can give me would be appreciated.

03-25-2003, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
OhSoTan Join Date: Feb 12 2003 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	I had thought about putting nails in my salon, but after reading the archives about this, I decided not to. The odor from the nail solutions is really strong, and your salon will smell like that instead of the good scent from the lotions. If you've ever been in a nail salon, the smell is really strong and who wants to smell that while tanning. If you have the choice of separating it from tanning, then I think it would be okay. Use your own judgement. Just my opinion. CHERYL

03-25-2003, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonyab122 Join Date: Mar 5 2003 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	OhSoTan, you are correct. The solution is a dedicated room for nails. Mine has floor to ceiling walls and air filtration. I have NEVER had one complaint. On a side note-I notice stinky customers more than the acrylic solution for the nails...thank goodness for air freshners! leonard_cohen, I have had both established nail techs and a newbie. If you want to charge higher rent and keep them, they need clients. My current tech had clients when she came to me, this also brought me new tanners. I wouldn't ask for his/her books, but I would want to know how good he/she is...get references, talk to current clients. This person may not be an employee, but he/she is representing your business so you are conducting an interview of sorts. Good luck!

03-25-2003, 09:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	Have you checked out licensing requirements in your state? I just closed my nail salon to add more tanning. So far it has bee a wonderful decision for me. I personally did nails for 17 years. I am glad to be done with the hassle of renters. Pam

03-25-2003, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlueEzs007 Join Date: Jul 21 2002 Location: NC Posts: 147 Rep Power: 7	Tonyab122 Would you mind sharing your contract??

03-26-2003, 08:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
tonyab122 Join Date: Mar 5 2003 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Sure, the contract is at the salon...I'm at my "day job." Pam, you made a good point...My license is $5/year + $3/chair. You, as the salon owner, are held accountable for your nail techs. It is up to you to make sure they are following all procedures. We have never had below a 99 A sanitation grade.

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