First, why does anyone become a nail tech? In my experience, it is because of two things… In this video, I want you to understand a successful nail tech’s income. And these are going to be rough numbers based on my own experience. Your big livelihood expenses are going to hover around $3500. Including: biz […]
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The invention of nail gel has been absolutely revolutionary. UV curing nail gel was invented back in 1988, yes over 30 years ago. High shine finishes, a natural look and feel, and instantly dry nails… Probably the top three characteristics that have us going… Yes, yes, yes! And back for more of that gel nail
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You can apply a beautiful gel nail overlay, but what will make it stand out is its crisp shape… And the right file has everything to do with it. Some files are flexible. Others are not. Some are as thin as paper, others have sponge material. All of those details serve a purpose to getting
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Today is a great one! This idea actually emerged from a class we had last night, which led us to a really interesting topic. I thought it would be a great opportunity to create a live session around it. So today, we are talking about how to charge for nail art, especially to maximize your
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I gotta tell ya. A career in nails has been absolutely life changing for me. With my nail income [and good credit] (gotta keep it real), I was able to buy a brand new car, make the downpayment for our home, and move across the country in that new little car and start life anew.
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Not all products are created equal. With more clients wanting more for their money, there is no better time than now to make clients care about the products you use on them. You see, if YOU personally don’t just buy any junk to apply on your clients, and you go out of your way to
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In the beginning, many techs choose to become employees or booth renters… but one of these very popular options may be going away at the end of this year… And that is booth renting. A booth renter, if you’re not familiar with this business model in the industry, allows licensed beauticians to rent space under
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When I first started my curiosity in nails, it started because I was buying all the things, and before I knew it, I had a little trolley cart in our apartment that I would haul around to whatever area I was going to work on my nails. I learned the hard way that certain areas
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Today I get to share with you my interview with the very lovely Chantelle or Chan for short. If you haven’t met Chantelle, she is a UK-based nail tech and mentor and the co-founder of the Clawgasmic Nail Network. A membership site with weekly nail art tutorials and coaching for nail techs. A fantastic place
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