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• What Every Nail Tech Should Focus On

  Are you new to the nail industry? Or have you been a nail technician for years? No matter where you are in your career, there is one thing that you should always be focusing on: the fundamentals. It's easy to get caught up in learning the latest and greatest advanced techniques, but without a strong foundation in the basics, you'll never be able to excel in your craft [...]
  

  March 6, 2023

• Doing Nails for Free

  Nails are an important part of our beauty routine, and we all want to make sure that we get the best possible results. But what happens when someone asks you to do their nails for free? This is a dilemma that many people in the nail industry face, and it's important to understand when it's okay to say yes and when it's not [...]

  February 3, 2023

• Avoid These Types of People in Business

  The business landscape is constantly changing, and it's important to be adaptable and open to new opportunities. However, it's also important to be cautious and do your due diligence before committing to any partnerships or working with certain vendors. Trust your instincts and be prepared for change, but also be aware that not all change is positive and it's important to make careful, informed decisions for the success and stability of your business [...]

  January 13, 2023

• How Temperature Affects Nail Products

  Hey there fellow nail enthusiasts! Today, we're going to dive into the impact that temperature has on our favorite nail products. It's important to understand this relationship so that you can adjust your technique and product usage accordingly [...]

  January 9, 2023

• Why Nail Techs Fail Blog

  Are you thinking about becoming a nail technician, but not sure if you have what it takes? Trust us, you're not alone. In fact, it's common for nail techs to feel overwhelmed and uncertain in the beginning. On our livestreams, we receive a lot of comments from people saying they feel depressed or they can't get their business off the ground [...]

  January 5, 2023

• Three Ways To Ways To Improve Your Nail Business Without Spending A Single Penny

  In today’s blog, we're sharing three ways to ways to improve your nail business without spending a single penny [...]

  January 3, 2023

• WHAT YOU NEED TO START A NAIL SALON

  In the early stages of your nail profession, there is a multitude of tempting products and tools to stuff in your salon kit. Who hasn’t wanted to redirect funds from a boring yet wise purchase for something racier like a seasonal limited edition Swarovski crystal mix?  What is the nail techs equivalent to an essential capsule collection or a new driver’s starter car?[...]

  July 19, 2022

• FIVE SALON TIME SAVING TIPS

  If your client and to-do list feel a little untame each week, there are a few ways to keep it on a shorter leash. There is enough time for everything you want to do in a day, believe it or not. You just have to make a plan for it. Set aside 15 minutes to look over your daily calendar. Visualize how you want the day to go. What are your personal and professional priorities for today? Now what universal constants can you count on? Are there any ways you can take care of yourself and avoid reactivity in order to protect your flow? This is a simple checklist to  keep us in the right headspace and save some time [...]

  June 15, 2022

• How To Move To A New Nail Salon

  The relationship between the nail tech and salon is a familiar mutually beneficial one. Even so, what happens when it’s time to switch things up? Are you feeling ready for a change in scenery? Life is a series of entrances and exits. The daily rhythm of a nail tech is no different with its rotation of faithful clientele and seasonal must haves. All good things come to end; signaling the start of another unimaginable good thing. As you grow more confident, you’ll encounter more opportunities. It’s natural that as your talent, self-knowing and personal connections expand that your definition of what’s professionally satisfying evolves [...]

  May 26, 2022

• How To Dump A Nail Client

  Can you tell when your client relationship is about to hit its expiration date? It carries the very subtle scent of dread. In a service industry like nails, it might be hard to detect. Once you’re aware that it’s the end of the road, it can be very hard to ignore. It nags at you. Letting go of a client is a common professional predicament. Could there be a guilt-free way to cut ties?  If the headline of this Biz Talk caught your eye like a neon sign in a dark alley, read on. We outline the tell tale signs of a bad client relationship and walk you through a client break up [...]

  May 12, 2022

• A 30 MINUTE NAIL SERVICE

  Your time is precious.  So what if we told you when it comes to nails that short and sweet interactions can’t be beat? In fact, they should definitely be incorporated into your booking schedule and here is how.  We want to let you off the hook. Longer services doesn’t necessarily mean better. Depending on the needs of your client and the makeup of your clientele, a thirty minute nail service might be all you need to earn with ease. So let’s have at it shall we?[...]

  May 3, 2022

• I SURVIVED 1,000 NAIL CHALLENGE

  On any given day, you can find yourself in an unexpected game of whack-a-mole and a problematic set of circumstances. The thousand nail challenge (thinly veiled with absurdity) was a much needed life lesson.  In this space, we talk about what went down: the good, the bad, and the silver linings. Consider this an invitation into the fun sloppiness of our beginner’s technique and the pro smack talk that led to some nail tech enlightenment [...]

  April 25, 2022