Where do we start? How do we maintain while also starting to rebuild during this crazy time? These are questions I have been asking myself over the last few weeks. My comfort? Knowing that I am not in this alone. How did you feel when you had to close the doors on your business? I … [Read more…]
Should I start a blog? This was me about a year ago. I was taking an online marketing course and the further I got through it, the more it was suggested to blog about my expertise. I have always wanted to write. I have loved journaling from early on and even claimed that I wanted … [Read more…]
It’s the ugly truth and the awkward truth. The time will come in every nails techs career when they have to fire a client. Two in particular come to mind for me. Today I will share with you my reasoning and my method for letting two of my clients go. The Time Waster: This was … [Read more…]
About twelve years ago, when I was first considering the idea of doing nails, I knew it was a good decision because I could do gel nails anywhere. Nothing has put me through that test more than the previous week. A year and a half ago I left my spa job and built a small … [Read more…]
How fast should I be doing gel nails? I definitely think it all depends on your skill level. The Newbie: When I first started doing gel nails, a full set would take me close to four hours!!! Lol I certainly wasn’t seeing any clients at this point. This was just me practicing on friends and … [Read more…]
There are two types of people in the world. The ones that wish they could work from home and the ones that know they can’t. What type are you? Do you want to work from home? I didn’t always work from home. In fact, it took a lot of convincing from the people I love … [Read more…]
2020 has just begun and it has me reflecting. As I’m sure it does a few of you as well. What have I learned? How far have I come? Am I on the right tack? Not to mention the wee bit of regret I have for the copious amounts of overindulging these last few … [Read more…]
Well this is by far, my favorite time for nails! Oh the glitter, the snowflakes and all the many shades of red! It’s a pretty sexy and fabulous time of year!! Classic Christmas Nail Art: Every year I have to up my snowflake game. I start practicing a few weeks early. Checking my favorite … [Read more…]
Why are my gel nails turning yellow? First of all you would really only notice this if your gel manicure is clear or a french style with a very sheer pink as your base color. Generally colored gel polish won’t turn yellow. Unless, you’re using turmeric when cooking!!! This turns everything yellow!! Tanning Beds: Not … [Read more…]
That amazing velvet finish. There is nothing like it. But alas, it just doesn’t seem to last! First of all, the nail tech should be cleansing the nail with isopropyl alcohol, especially after applying the cuticle oil. Boom, you could blow the manicure right here! The oil will immediately take away the matte finish. They … [Read more…]