how i run my press on nail shop - WEEK IN THE LIFE VLOG 📦

A week in my life as a press-on nail shop owner. Watch how I organize my orders, paint sets, batch work nail application kits, package and ship the nails. I snuck a nail supply haul in at the end too ;)
Get a behind the scenes look at how I run a press on nail business from home, part-time. I hope this video is informative or gives you some inspo in starting your own small business.
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[@isoleilmontalvo7948]

I’d be interested to learn more about your packaging and shipping process! For packaging, I’m curious on where you print and design your nail cards, and for shipping, I would like to learn more about how you decide which carrier to use and shipping costs. I feel like it’s so variable but I’d like to have a general idea on how much the cost really is for these types of things 😅

[@miniamipress]

tottttallly! I’ll get into this 🫡🫶

[@xvgonzales]

@@miniamipress was this ever answered? I want to know as well

[@user-sp5gz6sl6v]

Explique por favor, como começar na área. Para termos sucesso

[@Me-dm7ig]

I’m interested in hearing more about the way you organize your business on the tablet/computer. Like what programs or apps you use, and how you organize your business online.

[@viviniaest]

I would like to watch this vlog every week! So calming and interesting to watch

[@miniamipress]

omg that so nice😭I live for calming vlogs so this means a lot

[@lilomimi94]

This style of video where you are talking and letting the sounds of nail filling or putting packing together is the best! ❤

[@Twinkleme_nails]

I love your channel! Thanks you for sharing your presson business with us. ❤😊

[@amandaann3272]

I use the 28 / 56 grid boxes! Love them! I can even use them for glitters and powders!

[@PressedbyHulyaArt]

I’m very much interested. When i first saw ur vid i immediately bought the tools to make my own business. I’ve been planning but a little scared so when i saw ur vid immediately planned on buying the tools so i can start practicing ❤ thank u, u are my inspiration

[@saint-theo]

i have no interest in starting a nail business but i LOVE watching the vids of your process and the care and love you put in making each set. wow!

[@miniamipress]

compliment of the highest order 🫡😅

[@Nails-by-zana]

I love your vlogs so calming and informative always wanted to do press ons business watching you inspires me 🥰🥰🥰🥰from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@astarieapothecary]

Thank you!! As a planner girl I’m highly interested in your notion set up 👀

[@MizzRivera86]

Always excited when you upload❤❤

[@miniamipress]

that’s so kind! I spend a lot of time on them so it’s nice to hear that someone enjoys them 🥲

[@vickyferguson1]

I would love to see a really in depth video on more of the technical side of things (how to set up websites shops I guess im trying to say ore off the computing knowledge side of things as that is one thing im finding so confusing. Not many people go into depth about that side of it I think it would be a great hit and help to so many people

[@nailed_by_cassie]

I love your art hauls!

[@natniszakov_]

Hey! I’ve been absolutely obsessed with your content. You are so talented not only doing your craft, but also making this content. I’m learning so much and this is so relaxing to watch. I’m considering to start a business like this myself so this is so so insipiring!! So all the information you include here is super helpful! 😊❤

[@miniamipress]

😭 this is so nice. I put a lot of time into both I’m glad it shows even a lil💞

[@natniszakov_]

@@miniamipress

[@hershekissed]

@@miniamipresswhat tablet do you use? It’s cute!

[@608sarin]

Thank you for this video!❤

[@pambudgets2801]

Great video with useful tips! Could you go into depth about the products you use, especially the painting gels?

[@elysesimpson2207]

The video on how to improve nail art plus I’d love to hear what are examples of designs to start with that look great but aren’t too complex to help learn to improve

[@miniamipress]

love this concept!

[@Catarina2829]

Hi!! You are and inspiration to me! Love your work. I would like to know how you use the nail glue, is it on the tips or directly on the natural nails? And how do you remove the tips safely, without damaging the nail plate or the tips. Thanks! 😊

[@anitahoedt7339]

Thank you so much for the information

[@user-bd6yh1pg9j]

u watch zoe suggg omg 😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕 ive been a fan of her ever sincee, shes like the queen of vlogging when vlogging wast even a thing

[@miniamipress]

the quuuueeeen still love her such cozy vibes

[@babydei6114]

hi, I love watching your videos. they're edited very nicely, are very informative, and are calming to watch. I was wondering if you could talk about some more steps that might seem obvious? such as how you keep the underside of your press-ons paint free as you are painting them (I struggle with that a lot), how you get your brushes clean in between sets/days, how your Shopify/work order works, and what some of your favorite gel polish brands are?

[@miniamipress]

Love these questions!! I'll try to touch on them all in upcming videos! xx

[@alexsa21]

@miniamipress where you for sharing this!!! Question, where do you get your personalized cards from??

[@Cherri_H3art]

I would be interested in what you do once you get an order, like your step to step process. Thanks!

[@titizota333]

I love your videos, can you please make a notion tour? i dont know how to organize my orders

[@VanillaNailStudio]

Love this video, so relaxing to watch! May I ask about the size of the mounting cards you are using? Thank you 💙

[@mollyhenion2719]

I’d love to see a more in depth video about your creative process of coming up with new designs! Do you draw it out on paper or on your tablet? How do you get the colors to translate accurately from a drawn out design to the actual polish?

[@lifeoflidwrx9417]

Thank you for making these videos! You have inspired me to keep going! One question I do have is what kind of thermal printer do you have?

[@AIhistorical42]

Please start daily nail vlogs... I really got addicted to your videos....😅

[@cheyennehoffler4986]

The way I was ready to binge all your videos before realizing I already have🥲

[@miniamipress]

😭🫶

[@Mannie1298]

How do you determine your standard nail sizes? Is there a reference you use?

[@exquisitenailsbynancy]

Hi ! Which glue do you use for charms??

[@Sharks618]

Great video! What are you using to mount the nail tips on the stand? It looks way easier then sticky puddy!

[@jalynnwilliams6170]

It’s the press on nails sticker stuff you get. I forgot the name of them. But it’s those sticky things you get when you buy press ons in the store.

[@cjmacdonald1541]

Amazing!!!!

[@jemmalade1440]

Hey~ I love your videos and this was so relaxing to watch 😊 I was wondering why you decided to do pre-made designs over custom designs (where a customer gives you some Inspo photos)?

[@miniamipress]

Age old questions haha totally up to preference and what is important to you. (pros and cons to both) I'll speak more to this soon!

[@viennagriffin]

The tool with the big balls on the end are to create Mandala art. I have used it but it wasn’t easy, maybe because I used it with acrylic paint and not gel paint. The nail art was pretty though. Can’t wait to see what you create with them

[@miniamipress]

innnterestingggg!! thanks for sharing I thought they might be clay tools

[@bloodteaa]

where did you get the little grid storage boxes for you charms?

[@user-bd6yh1pg9j]

thank u for this content and sharing tipsss really means a lot to people like usss huhu what site do u use for ur orders and downloading them into spreadsheet

[@miniamipress]

🫶 I export them straight from shopify they have an option to select orders and export them as csv

[@Krolik60]

YAY THANK YOU

[@miniamipress]

☺️💜

[@rmcadlerfx]

Hi! I would love to know which is the app or website you use to get track of your productivity (the one you show at the end) 😊 that would be really helpful, thank you!! ❤

[@ChiannaNicole]

When you create a new designed set to sell do you make them in your nail sizing or random? Like do you just make random sized sets to post until you get orders? Sorry if this is confusing

[@samanthaoutten7240]

Love your content, so informative. TYFS ❤

[@miniamipress]

🥰makes me so happyyyy

[@grate77]

Loved the video but quick question- what gel course were you in one of your shorts?

[@miniamipress]

@thenailhub!!!

[@KenzieKenz]

Hi! Wondering if you have a link to the good, dense sponges you use for your ombré?

[@miniamipress]

I get them from the drugstore! Triangle makeup sponges (but the dense ones lol)

[@karolinapatek5190]

Would you like to share your notion template? It look very convenient!

[@gluxkie]

Weird question but when I ship normal things (ex. books) it always asks me to verify that there's nothing flammable in the package. Due to the tiny nail glue in the package do you have to ship them a specific way or do you just go with the cheapest option? Or does that not really matter?

[@jaykaybeautyy]

I’m really struggling to get orders and I post everyday😢 but thx for the insight ❤

[@vhemv167]

how do you know which order is which when you do several sets at once since you don't mark the size, you know just by seeing?

[@AnaJ-qm6km]

How much time do you spend doing this on weekends/evenings? I'm entering grad school but wanting to do this on the side for some money (and fun!).

[@omeemodesigns215]

Omg I see charm molds! Where do you purchase yours from?

[@laceymcintire380]

That song at the end Blame Game is actually by my boyfriend so thank you for using his song!! (Also as a nail tech I love your work it’s beautiful 🤗🫶🏼)

[@miniamipress]

stopppp hahah i love that song small world!

[@kameleon.]

How many orders do you average per week/month? And how long on average does each set take to make? Super interesting and informative content, thank you for sharing :)

[@vcolondres1616]

The clear set that you put the numbers on each nail, is for a new customer? My other question how can I place an order? I love your work ❤

[@thekitsune813]

I just started mine back up and can get lil tirin and stressful cuz I tend overthink

[@user-fm4ur6mx7x]

whats the size of ur mounting cards?

[@livelaughlovetiara]

wherec do you get your molds from?

[@julielyons9180]

You do incredible work, but I was just wondering why you only use the apres nails. They are so expensive and there are so many others out there that are half the price of them and the same quality. I enjoy watching you.

[@teambriggs8131]

Help! Can't find Etching Product that you use. I checked your links.

[@Sharkfamily1317]

How are you able to take the nails off the stands so effortlessly? I am currently using putty and it gets stuck all the time on the back of the nails 😫

[@angelinavierling]

The brushes you have that come in the square (pink?) case, what are they? Or if you have a favorite?

[@miniamipress]

The are MPF brushes! I love them..they are super high quality and great for details...I linked to them in the description xx

[@jammy4821]

How do you know what size nails you need to do?

[@RebelGirlNC]

For someone wanting to start a business, what nail shapes and lengths would you recommend purchasing initially?

[@miniamipress]

I would start by going with the length/shape that you like and wear, and think about who plan to be selling to and what shapes make sense for them, and the style of your desings...generally these tend to align. I would start with one or two shapes in one or two lengths and you can always build from there. Also no shame in asking what shapes they want!

[@Justiswillson-jm3yz]

How do you get rid of bubbles?

[@aawinter1]

Omg can I please get the information on you wipe dispenser please?

[@marinatod]

Hi Mini Ami! I love your videos so much! I am currently in a process of planing out a press-on nail business myself, and your videos have been a great help! :) I am interested to know, how do you set up for the sales? In other words, do you have cerain number of sets pre made and ready to ship? I am wondering, if I pre make too many sets, would it be a waste of materials, or if I don't make enough, would I lose customers and how long would it be ok to have them wait until I create their order...Can you please talk more about that - how did you prepare, supply wise, for the start of your business? Thank you so much!

[@miniamipress]

Ouuu I can definitely speak to this...its a challenging one.

[@marinatod]

Tysm!! I watch your videos religiously

[@gabb9160]

Hi! newbie press on artist here. What do you search for the molds?

[@Kennedie-bo3vh]

Do you know what desk you use?

[@DanielleGarcia-qi2si]

Can u tell us where u got the tripod

[@alskarmode]

I just saw your latest IG story - you're no longer taking orders, correct? Love your work!

[@miniamipress]

I am! I generally restock at the beggining of every month.

[@TheSnuffy1994]

Sorry i think you said where you got the new tripod but i couldn't make anything of it 😭 whats the brand/type?

[@miniamipress]

From Amazon Linked in the description!

[@Jennipurrr1]

Hi. Where did you get the lighted phone tri-pod from?

[@__sixv13]

Searching for it for the last 30 min🥹

[@xvgonzales]

what company made your cards with your business name on it?

[@lindy9741]

Can you explain your preset sizes?

[@DelilahCaldera]

How do you size the nails

[@strrawberry5974]

How do you get the clients nail size

[@kalliopipan6669]

could u tell us where did u get the phone stand with the led please? thanks😊

[@miniamipress]

I linked it under nail favs in the description!🫶

[@kalliopipan6669]

@@miniamipress thanks 🙏🏼

[@SaniyaShah-hw7pj]

What is the size of your cards ?

[@asiawohlfeil8446]

What was the tripod you ending up buying one?? I love it and need to replace my own!!

[@miniamipress]

It’s linked in the description! (Amazon)

[@asiawohlfeil8446]

Awesome, thank you!!@@miniamipress

[@gamerslifetv2348]

How much money did you spend to buy all what you have for nails business? If you dont mind me asking?

[@ortik4]

I really like these videos you make! I'm way too lazy to start my own YT channel (I do press ons too). I suggest you to make a permanent shipping station: I also have that same Munbyn printer and -personally - I found very annoying to setup everything every time (plus every time you do it you loose 1 label which is a shame) ^_^

[@miniamipress]

omggg I know I've been dreaming about this...just don't have the space ATM 😢

[@ortik4]

@@miniamipressI know the struggle! Personally I’ve used those dividing shelves (I do not know other terms to describe those). Like VARIERA from IKEA to give you a hint. Hope this may help! Big hugs from Italy ❤

[@lifewithlaniDUH]

R u wearing ur press ons here in the video? Also,Do you have a video about packing and branding? I need help with that

[@miniamipress]

I am! yesss can do, on the list!

[@MeAndMyNailz-ul6zh]

The packaging is rhe most exciting and dreadful part of the process to me because of all of the endless possibilities and so hard to choose. I've changed mine 4 times already

[@mykpopcast4393]

Can you do a desk tour ❤❤❤ please ma 🙏 😢 ❤ 💕

[@Helluvanails]

Please link the tripod.

[@ramy9287]

What is the booking system do you use like I saw that you have details of payment and size chart Can you please tell me 😊

[@miniamipress]

I download my order’s information from shopify in .csv format then upload as a table into notion!

[@iamnotkeyla]

@@miniamipressHello I enjoyed watching your vlog haha could do a video explaining the e-commerce side … how to start with Shopify plz 🖤 maybe some tips

[@ramy9287]

@@miniamipressthank you very much you’re amazing I love watching your videos

[@Teresmagicnails]

New follower here! Do you put dehydrator on the nails instead of filing them? Love your content btw

[@bjnailstudio]

14:31 so beautiful Big LOVE for you from BTSARMY 💜

[@miniamipress]

💜

[@Nailsbyjo]

Do you ever feel like your press on business could eventually make you enough income to quit your day job?

[@miniamipress]

Great question! So many people do - but I am in a place where I dont want to spend all day everyday painting nails....so trying to diversify my income streams atm. that takes time and some upfront $...keeping day job while I build up to it!

[@anahiloner666]

Hello, I really love your content, I would love it if you could put subtitles in Spanish, please and thank you. 🥰

[@sugeyrojas3833]

Hola bella no estás interesada en vender un curso por internet de cómo vender el producto y como organizar el negocio en la tableta y las aplicaciones que utilizas yo te lo compraría sin dudar yo no sé ni por dónde empezar 😢

[@enclaus]

and you have a full time job?!?!?!

[@miniamipress]

tell me about it 😅

[@reneysha6723]

Hyeee what’s the name of the charm thing u used to bend 🥹?

[@miniamipress]

I have noooo idea. need to look this up brb

[@PyynkBOB]

I'd love to know as well, and would appreciate a purchase link, if you have one.

[@FrenchTipsAndFrenchies]

Would love to know as well!

[@miniamipress]

found it! linked the one in my amazon but called a "emboss metal frame bending" tool??

[@PyynkBOB]

@@miniamipress Thank you!

[@biteeesize1000]

I started my press on nail business because of you! Thank you for doing all these helpful videos♥️🫶🏽 Ps. Did you hear about what happened with the apres CEO and creator being screwed over and dropped from the company? I bought all apres nails because of you and I love them but now I don’t know if I want to support their brand anymore.

[@miniamipress]

thank you that's so nice to hear...no I didnt, will have a read up on it x

[@PressedbyHulyaArt]

I’m very much interested. When i first saw ur vid i immediately bought the tools to make my own business. I’ve been planning but a little scared so when i saw ur vid immediately planned on buying the tools so i can start practicing ❤ thank u, u are my inspiration

[@Catarina2829]

Hi!! You are and inspiration to me! Love your work. I would like to know how you use the nail glue, is it on the tips or directly on the natural nails? And how do you remove the tips safely, without damaging the nail plate or the tips. Thanks! 😊