SALON HORROR STORIES FROM THE TIME I WAS A NAIL TECH + READING MY BAD REVIEWS

[@miso8090]

While I definitely don’t agree with you being put in that situation, $20 for a mani AND pedi??? Did they expect a world class nail tech for that price!

[@tashasmith8276]

miso I pay $20 for a mani and pedi but I also go to a cosmetology school. I wouldn’t expect to pay that little at an actual business

[@emmadowney3172]

Definitely agree with that. Usually mani and pedis run about $60 where I live.

[@hnexnuunixeunieuied888sd]

Still I expect a accuall nail tec to do my nails if I'm going to a salon

[@bethhague8470]

I pay 25 for amazing acrylics tho 😶

[@Fraylovesskincare]

Yes, if you are going to a business. I would expect for my nails to be done well.

[@kpalzrhein2378]

This sounds like a failure on the business’s end not you. Not training, and you openly disclosed that you did not have a lot of experience with nails, and they went ahead and hired anyway.

[@richwgodslove3766]

Yeah sounded like they might be drama. Not you at all...

[@sarahserenity3872]

I see 2 lessons here as a consumer. 1. Don't go to all-in-one salons to get specific beauty services done, besides hair. 2. Avoid Groupon beauty deals!

[@styledbysamvay]

Yes!!!

[@blaah9999]

I got lucky with a groupon for microblading. It turned out amazing but I def tipped on the fill price and I still go back for touch ups.

[@lilcrabbybabby]

Groupon is definitely hit or miss. I put myself on Groupon to get my name and new studio out there, and it's worked well for me amd I've gained lots of clients for it. But in general I would be careful about deals. Most of the time you're not getting much money off and you're gonna get a sub-par service for one reason: we DON'T get paid for a groupon service. At least not right away. Groupon only pays out twice a month to an owner (if that, sometimes it's only once because you can end up paying groupon out) and if we don't get tipped for the service (which happens quite a bit with groupon clients) we basically don't get paid for what can be hours of work.

[@exohamber15]

To be honest I don’t know why people go to hair salons and expect amazing nails!!! Like ???????? Go to a nail salon 😇

[@styledbysamvay]

Right???!!!

[@Lilkay93]

Most hair salons (from my experience) hire nail techs who specialize in only nails. This was more negligence on this salons part. I’ve worked at hair salons who have AMAZING nail techs.

[@makeupbydoll9590]

Amber Nicole my nail tech works at in this hair salon and she is so amazing she does amazing 3D artwork on nails

[@katiehanson7107]

I agree 100% with this! From firsthand experience as a hair artist being forced to do nails during my first year as a professional.... it’s not the same tbh !!

[@daniella3834]

Can’t agree more!

[@saraescobar8008]

My first job as a teenager was being a receptionist in a nail salon. Tell me whyyyy the owner would force me to do nails when I had to experience what so everrrr. It was horrible. Never again. You look so pretty Sam!

[@styledbysamvay]

Aw thank you! I don't understand why some salon owners do that!!!! Like don't you care about the quality of your services???

[@saraescobar8008]

@@styledbysamvayYou're welcome! And, I know right. The owner would even keep all the commission including tips because according to her I would get paid per hour for being a receptionist. Not a nail tech. smh. Thank God I quit.

[@styledbysamvay]

Sara Escobar oh hell no!!!!! Yeah, definitely a good thing you quit!

[@girlandhercat6169]

Sara Escobar was it at an Asian owned establishment? Usually they just want money and will do whatever it takes to get the 💰 lol (I’m Asian so I’m familiar to that mentality)

[@NachoAE360]

R S my favorite nail salon had their child start doing nails and she was awful (lumpy polish, took hours, got polish all over random areas of my hands) so I stopped going entirely lol. I get that they want money but they really screw over their business with that mentality

[@natanyaparsons8491]

Omg that manager sounds like a piece of work 😳 I can't believe she made you talk to that upset customer and wanted you to lie. Her job as the owner is to deal with the upset customers. Especially since you're not in the position to give a discount or refund. I'm sorry you had to deal with that ❤ at least you were able to learn a new skill though!!

[@styledbysamvay]

Yeah, especially since I only started like a week prior and was fresh out of school!!! Lol! Thank you though :)

[@samanthaw3845]

I'm a manager, and I would NEVER even THINK of handing an upset customer off to an employee???? Like, what in the world kind of logic is that??? They can tell me the issue and I can resolve it, and then I can talk to the employee later, in private, if I feel it's necessary.

[@jazmynosborn96]

Broooooo this is so much like nursing 😂 people think that just because you’re a nurse that you know everything and that is soooo not the case lol you learn as you go.

[@reneedanielle4516]

Jazmyn Marinelarena girl I’m in that boat right now and let me tell you!!😂

[@aniovakimyan3258]

Jazmyn Marinelarena omg I can imagine! I serve table at a hotel and people think I am supposed to know and do everything for them! There is only much one person can do at once and at the end of the day we get paid $5 an hour

[@MellieDarcy]

I’m a dog groomer. Not a vet. Not a vet tech. I make dogs look cute. You would not believe the amount of people who ask me to diagnose their dogs. That’s way above my pay grade 😂

[@infinityxna]

I work at a shoe store and people think I should know about every single foot disease/foot problems in the book. Like I’m a part timer and I go to uni full time, and people get mad when i don’t know anything smh

[@NachoAE360]

People think everybody knows everything and it kills me lol. When I worked in retail they thought I had personal experience with everything in the store. When I worked in the garden area they brought in leaves and wanted me to figure out what was wrong with their plants. When I scheduled doctors appointments they thought I could in depth explain side effects of medications or diagnose them. People are insane lol

[@shvlamarts]

As a former nail technician i find this outrageous. I had to spend 6 months to be able to do gel manicures on actual clients. Before then i was literally painting my colleagues nails with gel and literally trained pretty much every day. Doing nails is NOT easy. Its a 100% the owner's fault, so unprofessional even for 20$.

[@styledbysamvay]

Exactly!! Completely agree!

[@amemeberthegemonfire]

YOUR LIPSTICK!!!!! IT LOOKS SO GOOD ON YOU!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!! :)

[@mariah8400]

I am a new follower from Jamaica. I don't do hair but I just love your personality so I just keep watching all of your videos lol

[@jackielandry8690]

Me too, cant even do my own hair but love this channel

[@styledbysamvay]

Aw thank you!!! I really appreciate that :)

[@thin_white_duke1]

Sam Vay and you always look AMAZING

[@cheyennepeters9059]

It kind of sounds like the quality of the nail polish was crappy because i doubt all of the reviews were just toward you:/

[@styledbysamvay]

Oh, for sure! There were a lot of bottles that were just way too old and gloppy and should have been thrown out. Oh well!

[@nairisaidova9361]

I loved this. Honestly I'm terrible at coloring hair, waxing, and doing nails. I worked in a full service salon where the manager bitched at me for needing trained again in color, waxing and nails when I had quit a two year career at a mostly mens barber shop to try full service. The salon atmosphere there was miserable and I got a few bad reviews and eventually quit after fighting with the boss a few times. So I'm still a stylist, I just work at a chain barber shop and I do freelance makeup and hairstyling for event/wedding on my own time. I am financially independent and quite happy with where I am. I know what I'm good at and I don't do services that make me miserable.

[@kkingkaila]

Some people seriously only want to do one specific thing and they become masters at it and totally make a killing at it! Sometimes I wish I only wanted to do weddings and make a killing at it, but I love color 😂

[@styledbysamvay]

I'm sorry you experienced that :/ But that's awesome that you're happy with what you're doing now! I love just specializing in one or two things!

[@Veggieblondie]

This sounds like the owner was watering down the polishes

[@themajesticevening]

Something similar happened to me when I first started at a spa. They just threw me in with no knowledge of certain services and it was a nightmare. So many complaints. Lol I got fed up and told them to either train me properly or stop giving me the services. They ended up training me and I eventually got them but it was a very frustrating start to my career. I nearly quit so many times. The only thing I absolutely refuse it’s hair. Even one color applications or even trims. I’ll never do hair again! Lol

[@magsyak2923]

Hahaha that’s so funny how some clients complain like crazzzyyyy . I’m a nail tech so I definitely see everything what you said from a nail techs POV, I was also thrown to the wolves when I first started so I laugh when I read old reviews too 😂 they get mad they have an event a week later and expect nails to look like they just came out the salon. Not your fault ! Your boss is a joke for making you speak to her lmao. I’m the opposite tho I could NEVER do hair not my thing, but I still love your videos been watching you for years . I love how honest you were and they still made you do nails lmao what a joke. I loveeee your look in this video btw

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much!!! Feels good knowing I'm not alone in that! It sucks feeling like you don't know what you're doing :(

[@cristinaorlando2408]

This place sounds like a hot mess lol. Similar thing happened to me when I was working and was forced to do a Brazilian wax when I was never once trained on it lol.

[@styledbysamvay]

Oh god, I think that would be way worse!!! Lol!

[@cecilybell1178]

Oh my gosh noooooo that’s my worst nightmare

[@CristinSierra]

I’m a dog groomer and I suck at Yorkies, I never can get their ears right. Give me all the poodles and Shih Tzu’s 🙃

[@CristinSierra]

Crucibelle i love sling poodle cuts. They are probably my favorite

[@thin_white_duke1]

Crucibelle I have a mini poodle and I agree.

[@Ashleyiza]

Jeez she wanted her tip back lol. Savage 🤣

[@styledbysamvay]

Right??!!

[@ashnoelle8694]

I love how you don’t beat around the bush and how you hold yourself accountable… I feel like most people don’t do that but at the same time everything that happened was not your fault!! For real

[@callmenemesis7139]

I love how you are so honest, and your calming voice. Much love from France 🇫🇷♥️

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!

[@sierrabozarthxo]

my nail experience in cosmetology was the same way! we spent a week, maybe less on nails. and it was mostly just book work about the nail diseases. the more intricate things, like acrylics and such, were in a different class that we paid for if we wanted to learn more.. which i did not do haha

[@pinkbubblegum0322]

We did the same thing when I was in school

[@daughter_of_yeshua]

Same, we did basic manis and pedis, but not actual acrylics on people. We had to know how to do acrylics with forms for our state board. I felt so bad for the guy next to me who wanted to be a barber but had to do well enough on nails to pass.

[@sierrabozarthxo]

Autumn's Life i had a guy in my class who was the exact same way!. he decided he wanted to be a barber.. but still did the manicures and all.. poor guy..

[@jillianmcclary7859]

Sameeeee

[@cecilybell1178]

My school does 6 months so this makes me feel better🙃🤣

[@heidihunter4588]

In beauty school I loved doing nails. Once I was taking real clients I ended up hating it. Nail clients are so much more partical than hair clients 😂 five years later, Im doing hair & make up only!

[@SpicyPretzel]

What is partical?

[@heidihunter4588]

I meant particular** oops

[@raquelpaz3456]

Being a nail tech myself I can totally relate to all of these stories I did have similar experiences as a newbie, and after 6 years stuff happens lol polish chips theres nothin we can do to predict the longevity of the mani lol and the lady that wanted her tip back lmaoo! Peoples reviews always seem to say sumthing about how much they tip when tip isnt required smh lol it's just nails haha itll b off I 2 weeks it's ok!

[@cantwhattillmaprom]

I’m a very new stylist working at a Walmart salon! I’m about 6 months out of school and just trying to find my way in the industry. Thank you for all of your inspiration ❤️

[@TheFlasyKel]

cantwhattillmaprom I worked at smart styles out of school and it definitely helps! Hopefully your manager is helpful! And knowledgeable!

[@sarar5980]

That lip color! Love it!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!

[@Dani_bananni]

I comment on almost all of your videos, mainly because I’m obsessed (not in a creepy way), hahah, but we NEED more videos like these/story times! I’m in heaven. I love that you can be transparent about your strengths and weaknesses! I absolutely LOVE your content!💕 Also me: I will start a riot if we don’t get more story times. 😜😂

[@styledbysamvay]

Hahaahaha! Thank you!!! I love sharing them, but I only have so many to tell, so I try to space them out. But trust me, as things happen, I will definitely share! ;)

[@mikayland505]

A lot of my friends who went to cosmetology school say that the skin and nail portion is short. It makes sense in terms of you know about diseases but most people want to do hair. That’s why I knew I didn’t want to be a full specialist , I had and have no interest in doing hair

[@marissalynn123]

Idk how people’s nail polish comes off so quickly, I paint my toes with a random polish from the drugstore and no top coat and it lasts with no chips for weeks 😂

[@styledbysamvay]

Lol same! Although, the only thing that will last on my finger nails is dip, since my hands are always in water at work.

[@Tatertotrocks]

Literally my nails will start chipping within three days. I’ve tried so many cheap and inexpensive polishes, i just don’t get it 😭

[@AReineyMay]

Some people use their hands more. I work at a restaurant (not supposed to have nails done, but most do anyways) my nails always chip because the chemicals and constant cleaning we do. At my work we do the blinds, wood shelves, the walls etc. then at home I wash dishes etc. so my nails always chip very soon.

[@NachoAE360]

My toes never ever chip, it stays on till I remove it, but my fingernails grow really fast and I use my hands a lot so I have to use gel polish if I’m going to have them done.

[@Drivenaway89]

Polish on toes last forever....not on fingernails tho....

[@kristabelle43]

Found you today..loving your videos! All of the client stories are popping up in my feed now lol. I took cosmo & did nails for 20 yrs, and now have been doing lashes for a little over a year. I can TOTALLY appreciate these stories of struggle. And it’s funny we have something in common, I went to school to learn hair, and somehow ended up becoming a nail tech. Had no interest or confidence or training for that matter and I will say it was a great experience at the time. I ended up loving it & was happy to do it but always regretted not pursuing hair which was always my dream- and fast forward many jobs 2 kids later I became a lash tech! My lash girl who owns a very successful business in a village by the water & she offered me a job doing nails but I wasn’t wanting to resume nails. I was over it. Then she suggested lashes, offered to train & certify me, and I ended up loving it! But there are plentyyyy of not so fun times 😂

[@SecretEstetik]

I’m a professional nail tech and to do good manicure that does last it takes more practice and training. If step are not done right the manicure just won’t last, but polish even gel polish are not that long lasting. Especially, if you customers is hard on they’re hand. If the gel polish just peel right off it’s probably a bad prep. Gel polish nail have to prep very well to last. I usually do more acrylic or dip powder nails since they are more long lasting, but you need even more training to do them. I can’t imagine being in your shoes with not much training having to do nails for not much money. That must have been hard... Your a very courageous person! 😊

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!

[@julissagodinez-manzie2623]

I binged watched yours and JZ Styles videos and made the decision to start cosmetology school. I started Monday, wish me luck!

[@queenmufasa5197]

Julissa Godinez-Manzie I hope you love it!!! Just don’t give up because the beginning is usually super boring

[@kkingkaila]

Omg! Good luck girl!! Sometimes school can be really stressful and it can really test your confidence and patience, but it's also really fun and goes by quickly! 🖤

[@styledbysamvay]

That's so awesome! Good luck!!

[@ragenandis2518]

Good luck!! I plan on doing the same when I get out of high school. I want to be a nail tech. I hope it goes well for you!

[@brookegordon3199]

All your stories are so relatable it makes me feel so much better being a beginner stylist ❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@panda5122]

Great video. I love that you talked about what you learned and how you grew from this experience, not just complaining about a crummy situation.

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! Always have to try to learn something from your bad experiences!! :)

[@meg4917]

I love these storytimes so much. keep them coming!

[@berenicemedelsanchez389]

I love watching your videos!!!! Makes me get my chips and coffee and relax. Cus it’s a great CHISME TIME

[@smoldog9567]

I literally never get my hair done, ever I’m not interested in cosmetology by any means But I just stumbled on your channel and I’m binging now. Definitely now subscribed ❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much! :)

[@julialk8483]

You are so positive, such a real lady. I'm not joking, I must say you are a good example and so beautiful personally. Thank you.

[@vintagecityfashion]

Really glad I watched this video. Same situations happened to me , I even had a client give me a tip that was more than the value of the service and then called and complained the next day to say what I horrible job I did and it really brought down my confidence and made me guess if the beauty industry was right for me . Thanks for the tips on dealing with tough client situations and boss’s that make you do services your uncomfortable with .

[@grizzlybear901]

I am so sorry this happened to you. When some people want money they are so willing to do and say whatever. 😕😕

[@thatblondechick]

Rinabear in salons sometimes it’s just junior stylist trying to keep their job. I’ve been in salons where they basically convinced me that I could do facial waxing with no experience. It didn’t end well when a customer wound up with a piece of wax on her upper lip with a strip attached and after several attempts to pull the wax off I had to get my boss in before I hurt the client. So embarrassing but it was not my strong suit and I had told the owner this but she insisted it was easy for anyone to be able to do. Person I feel worst for is the customer.

[@styledbysamvay]

So true!!

[@Lissa.A]

Thats so crazy about the cuticle law, what!? lol... Anyway, your makeup is always ON POINT! that lip color looks gorgeous on you!

[@ElenaKomleva]

It is not crazy, it is an invasive procedure, that should not be done at beauty salons. You can catch blood-borne diseases through this procedure.

[@brookegordon3199]

If they cut ur cuticle they are cutting live skin that is not a procedure stylists should be doing now they can push ur cuticles back and cut the dead skin off but not the actual living cuticle

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!

[@heyyitskyra]

Brooke Gordon the cuticle is actually dead skin. The live skin thats behind it is the eponychium which shouldn’t be cut

[@rebeccahetrick6665]

@@ElenaKomleva cuticles are dead skin, the eponychium is live skin

[@lysneylandasmr6225]

Interesting that it’s illegal to cut the cuticle in PN! I live in FL and I get acrylics now but when I was just doing my natural nails one of my main reasons to get my nails professionally done was to get my cuticles fixed up.

[@staceyslaysdragons691]

Lysneyland I think using cuticle dissolving oil, the drill with the sandpaper attachment or just pushing them back is ok but a lot of salons have stopped using the cuticle scissors for sanitary reasons.

[@rosefalkaimua5100]

Girl you deserve so many more subs I LOVE listening to u!!!❣️

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much :)

[@gems5638]

Being a nail tech is a skill. Perfect prep, cuticle trim and capping the ends if they don’t last over a week that’s no good! You can’t learn to be a tech on the job you need proper training and to be licensed I’m not surprised people weren’t happy with the work. I wouldn’t be. I’m a licensed nail tech 10+ years and even now I could make an error, letting a total newbie practise nails is madness!!

[@Ashleyiza]

I remember for the state boards I was shaking so bad when I had to do the manicure lol. I hate doing nails too. And feet gross me out 😑. Ive been there lol

[@tazzel10]

Omg I would be so anxious doing nails when I knew nothing!!

[@sarahneilson3186]

I never like videos but I did today. Love these kinda videos from you. Thank you for the wonderful content you create !

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! That means a lot :)

[@Vampkiki]

Sounds like she was scamming for a refund...if it chipped that badly the first night...i would have gone back and asked for a new tech to repaint on the house.

[@emeraldpeony]

Kiki G. yeah, refunds are stupid. A service was provided to you at the end of the day. There is no refund for the time they spent. I get it if it’s like something you buy online or in store..like an item you want to return but not a whole ass service/experience tf.

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

@@emeraldpeony not exactly. If they did a terrible job, remove the lot and refund my money.

[@anyedgarh0408]

Happy to see someone be honest about their mistakes and giving advice on what to do if you are not comfortable on doing a specific service. 💖 Love your videos. Discovered you only last year but am very satisfied with the content you post on your channel. Keep doing your thing 💪🏼💕 One happy subscriber!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! :)

[@samward8575]

i love your storytimes so much! I look forward to them, make more!

[@Cynararose]

I can’t even do my own hair but love watching your videos. You are so entertaining. Can’t wait to see all that you do!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much!

[@danimarie9372]

I’m really glad my salon is chill and my boss lets you pick what services you want to do. I hate updos and I don’t think I’m good at them so I said I don’t want to do them. I couldn’t ever do nails either- hair and makeup only! ❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

I'm the same with updos! And yes, it's so nice to work somewhere where you're not forced to do services you don't want to do!!

[@Jiselle844]

Your story times are always great! keep them coming!! :)

[@OnezumiDaisuke]

With the cuticle cutting, I'm on the other end of the spectrum. Every time I go in I ask them not to cut my cuticles. Just push them back, they'll be fine. Whenever they cut, I bleed. A lot. Like, dude had to get new tools cause I bled on his. Then that finger couldn't really get the same treatment because I needed a bandaid. 2 days later that cuticle is green and infected. So yeah, I never cut my cuticles.

[@styledbysamvay]

And this is exactly why we're not supposed to cut them!

[@sg9255.]

Oh girl I feel you! When I was 18 I worked at a salon that offered ear piercing. I myself at that time had a few facial piercings so they assumed ‘oh, you’ll be good at piercing!’. I don’t know why that assumption was made, yes I had piercings but I didn’t do them myself! So they then had the stylist who’d been doing the ear piercing teach me, in like less than an hour, then start booking piercing in with me! No professional training, no health and safety training, just off you go! I luckily don’t think I caused any massive disasters apart from getting my rubber glove stuck in someone’s ear piercing 😂 but luckily I knew this client fairly well. But I think back now (this was 11 years ago) and can’t believe the unprofessionalism of the salon! I was young and so excited to have the job I was too scared to say no

[@brynnboston8231]

It always blows my mind that you still have under 100k subs I’ve been watching your videos for a few years and find them SO entertaining!!!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you :)

[@KittyLostInSpace]

Sounds like when I was working in a salon, I was fresh out of beauty school and hadn’t been taught how to use paraffin wax or even what it was and my boss asked me if I knew how to use it and when I told her no I’ve never even heard of it she still went ahead and booked me in the treatment and made me do it without even showing me what paraffin wax was until my client showed up, I ended up burning my client and pouring wax all over the bed, we had to throw out the sheet and I felt so bad, looking back now I probably should have just been honest with the client and told her I have never used it and don’t want to risk burning her but I was new and anxious and didn’t want to let anyone down :// I no longer work in beauty as it was an experience that has scared me away from beauty therapy

[@styledbysamvay]

Definitely glad you could relate, but sad to hear that you left the field because of it :( It really sucks that there are bosses out there that don't care enough about their employees (or customers) and would allow these types of situations to happen.

[@Hippidippimahm]

Your videos are so fun to watch! I love your personality.

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you :)

[@briv.8145]

Just found your channel and I love it! You're so funny and real which is nice. I want to go to cosmetology school even more now ever since watching your videos!! Thank you♥️

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! :)

[@shellymac7597]

I think some people are out to get something for nothing. If I read that review I would wonder what the woman did to have her nails messed up so much. It sounds like she is really hard on her nails. You have integrity, Sam. If I lived near you I would not hesitate to come to you.

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much!

[@lolagrace1920]

i never knew that that law was made in pa to made cutting cuticles illegal. it makes sense tho lol i was like why tf don’t they cut my cuticles anymore when i get my nails done 😂

[@blaah9999]

Lola Grace i noticed it in WA too. I always left the salon and 2 days after having them cut off my cuticles would be awful. Techs I go to only use the drill now.

[@meghans4783]

Holy shit!! I just started getting my nails done again and noticed this. My cuticles look terrible, I wonder why this is illegal??

[@madelinebrown5240]

Maybe because it can lead to diseases or pain if done incorrectly? Too much health risk?

[@siribaimusic]

it's really unhealthy for your nails and can cause infection.

[@cobrabubbles6334]

That lip color is working for you girl it looks fantastic 😍

[@tuenana31]

Sam! Love watching your videos! You’re gorge and your lip color is always 👌🏼❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

Aw thank you so much! :)

[@naomiruiz6009]

Girl I found you on KZbin just recently and I’m addicted your makeup and skin is so bomb btw !! I just watch the whole video thinking how much your skin glows! Lol

[@ninayopp7780]

my favorite videos from you, i absolutely love the way you tell stories :D

[@kristineortiz5090]

I’m an esthetician, I work in a spa that’s connected to a salon that also has a nail department. There are places that can be an all in one spot and are amazing at it but it doesn’t work for every establishment. You have to be picky of who you hire, their training and how you manage them. In this situation your boss shouldn’t have thrown you into something you weren’t comfortable in doing. I had to be watched by other esthetician’s to check off that I knew how to do things that I very clearly knew how to do before I could even take clients.

[@sunflowercatie]

I’m also from PA. I used to go to a salon closed to me now my nail tech owns her own salon so I go to her and her salon and it’s just her. I have acrylic nails (I have them because I have really weak nails underneath due to a chronic illness and spoke with my doctor before getting them) I got them in May then got a new set put on in September. I get gel usually. I get gel on my toes as well however I pay $30 for each. My nail tech is awesome and very careful with me.

[@alejandramartinez7168]

Just found you and I’m obsessed! I’m also a licensed cosmetologist in Texas!💖 love your videos

[@jocelynnicole1851]

About my 5th video of yours I’ve watched. #hooked ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@hannahHaii]

In Massachusetts we’re not taught how to cut the nails or nip the cuticles it’s against state board here as well.

[@arlenegonzalez3]

This a old video but girl what lip color is that ! I love it ! It looks so good!🤩 I’m binge watching all your videos haha

[@Kellycreates123]

Loved this video. I relate to the bottom of my soul

[@vanessadeanult1700]

I just love your style your hair color and lip color combo is so pretty!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! :)

[@jamiebell6515]

i love how open and vulnerable you’re willing to be in your vids 😊

[@radlissa]

totally not into beauty stuff, but i recently discovered your channel and i really like your videos!

[@styledbysamvay]

Aw thank you so much!

[@rose-cq5xp]

That lip color is gorgeous on you!!!!! 💋

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you!

[@constanthearts]

This lip colour looks amazing on you!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you! :)

[@WalkInFreedom]

A good salon/spa wants to see your work before you work on clients, and if you don't know what you're doing but want to learn they will show you and then have you practice on them.

[@jodiebutler3818]

It’s so bizarre to me that in the US you train for hair and beauty in one go. In the UK you either train in hair or beauty then you can choose what you specialise in or be an all rounder. So like I trained in hair, beauty and went on to do a lash course, brow course and nail courses. I only done hair do I can blow dry but now you can take a full qualification just in blow drying. Like to me this makes more sense.

[@justmeiam4996]

Yeah what is also interesting that here in most European countries you actually get to cut other students hair first and then "volunteers". So you start you're study's with beautiful hair and by the end of the year you're almost bold and have terrible color.At least that's what I have been told.Make sense because than your hair stylist knows the pain of growing out a pixi cut instead of "sory,never had short hair".

[@jodiebutler3818]

just me I am in the UK we don’t always practice on each other but most of the time we will. But we will almost always work on real people for free. Or you can do an apprenticeship where you learn while you work. Very very rare to find someone who does full hair and beauty though. Like in the UK they are totally different things like you choose one or another. I wouldn’t want an all rounder do something I’d rather see a specialist so the way it’s done here makes the most sense to me.

[@justmeiam4996]

@@jodiebutler3818 yes yes same here,there are even only colourists or so-but the price is quite high.Once i had got make up "makeover" for free with my haircut-in sense of a new service.Man I could have joined the circus, that's how bad and intense it was.Good time's.Love you're pink hair by the wat

[@styledbysamvay]

I totally agree! I also think the program is way too short, considering how much you cover. It varies by state, but most programs are less than a year long, which just isn't enough time. I feel like our entire education system over here is incredibly flawed and all just a money scheme, but that's a different topic for a different day lol!

[@justmeiam4996]

@@styledbysamvay I'm not a hair dresser-i'm more of a diy hair person ha ha me being funny-but Hier it's like 2-3 year's of school for hairdressing.Love you channel and your content Sam.

[@pikatachi7800]

This sounds like my internship. Just throw in, with that "push through your limits" "experiences" .... like how suppose i gain good experience if you throw me in without a training or even simple tell how to do it.

[@jessicaplymale]

Story #1: Your boss sounded so unprofessional handing you the phone. As the owner she should have mediated the situation. It’s not your fault that you didn’t receive the proper training beforehand from the salon. I would have told the client that for sure. Story #2: you’re right about the gel polish. If it had been a week then that’s not your fault whatsoever! She sounds so vile.

[@vanessabayardo9788]

I didn't know u could do nails at a hair salon. I know they do eyebrows. My hairstylist was sick and did not disclose that info until she was already working and putting her germs all over me. It happened not only once, but twice. Needless to say I haven't gone back to that same person!

[@vitaR86]

Nail tech from Texas, here. I feel you,I feel you so much. At my school, they started the nail tech class when it was time to tech the cosmetologist how to do nails. We spent a week on how to do a basic mani and pedi. Mostly focused on the mani though cause in Texas they have to do a manicure as part of the state board practical. It’s also illegal for cosmetologists to cut cuticle here. I still can though. Speaking of which... I was taught that you really shouldn’t cut the cuticles, and that was a hard one for me to get over when I first started out. First job I had I got constant complaints about my cuticle work cause I refused to cut them. I eventually came to the conclusion that I should just do it, cause it’s expected of me.

[@salonigupta5190]

Yours videos are like McDonald's comfort food for me. Love the lipstick

[@styledbysamvay]

Hahaha thank you! Love that comparison !! ;)

[@thatt1dnuggqueen239]

Loveeee theseeeee, and you 🥰🤣

[@nancymejia8897]

Hi Sam 👋 I like your videos , I don't speak English well, but when I listen to you I learn ☺ I'm cosmetology student 💇 God bless you!!🌻

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you :)

[@Lynnnduhh]

I never care how much I have to pay for a beauty service as long as they do it RIGHT!!!

[@emac2008]

I just started microblading. My first follow up was a nightmare. She was also not my instructors favorite client during school. She just wouldnt stay still, was very loud, and bossy. But, I stupidly decided to try to do her touch up, in my living room...the lighting wasn't great, but I had some other lighting that I used. She complained about it being too bright. It was a nightmare! And her brows looked like shit when we went outside. I pointed out one over stroke...but the 9thrr side was just as bad. I did them for free, because she got the first service for free. But I felt horrible, but at the same time...she is like, an impossible client. Ughhh...I hate the beginning and not knowing what you're doing.

[@styledbysamvay]

I feel you! But acknowledging where you can improve on things and then putting in the work to get better is what's important! No one is going to be perfect right from the very beginning. We need practice and experience to master our skills.

[@brinab1254]

I’m a licensed nailtech and this was hilarious 😂

[@sorenmn6799]

I understand where you're coming from, but talking from the clients' point of view, I would have done the same thing as the lady who insisted on the refund. When I get my nails regularly coloured, it will usually last for at least one week before it chips, and gel mani pedi will last for two weeks. The way your boss managed her workers are terrible, but again, from customers' point of view, it's none of our business. No matter how cheap the service is, it is a price we both have both agreed on and any client would expect at least something regular out of it. If not, yep, all the negative reviews and refunds of course (I could definitely see the lady's POV on the tip. If it really was unsatisfactory I would ask for everything I paid for).

[@coleenwilliams5942]

If you want a nail service for an event... GO TO A NAIL SALON! 🤦🏾‍♀️ If you want a “deal” from a place that doesn’t necessarily specialize in nails you will not get a “great job.” Your former employer definitely threw you to the wolves & under a bus (at the same time)! You’re right it is good to look back & see your growth as a stylist. I’m still looking for my niche, just glad I’m better at the services I give, but I definitely want more education. You always forget about the 100 happy people you served and always are haunted by the five people who hated you.🙄🤷🏽‍♀️😌

[@styledbysamvay]

Sooo true!!!

[@kahiabrock9230]

Totally unrelated, but that lip color looks so good on you Sam!!

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you so much!

[@caitlynrhodes5206]

That lipstick is to die for

[@ElleEasternSuburbsMum]

Omg this is hilarious! I love your attitude😂 it’s good to laugh at ourselves

[@samanthaasher4739]

They’re supposed to push back the cuticles! They’re not supposed to cut them off, anyone who does that is doing so at their own risk! Also. Who has nail polish chipping off toes on the first day? Are they digging a hole with their foot? I don’t believe all the reviews, some unhappy people exaggerate.

[@samanthaw3845]

I volunteer as a paramedic and I have horses so I would be incredibly (pleasantly) surprised if my mani stayed perfect for a week???

[@makaylanicoson235]

When I was in cos school, we did one pedi and one mani with no color. Nail tech school was a WHOLE different ball park..😂 I thought I had an idea but baby I sure did NOT.💀

[@klickklackbom3983]

I mean, I'm team customer bc honestly, If It's not any happy customer then there is no job. The most important is that the customer is happy. I've read about different type of customers and how to deal with them. Custom service is SOOO important, like the most important. I would say, don't do things you're bad at. Like no. Don't do that. They can do it themself then. They PAY for someone to do it professional then it should look professional!!!!! Period

[@styledbysamvay]

Yes, I totally agree!

[@klickklackbom3983]

@@styledbysamvay I love how brave you are and that you're honest and real. Not many People would have the courage to talk about it so oppenly as you. 😊

[@Anastasia-ph6ww]

I’m super early and this is a first! I love your channel ❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

Thank you :)

[@jadeloren2761]

Gel only lasts a day on my nails I’ve had 6 people do gel on my nails it peels off in one piece every time it’s my nails fault no the persons

[@ashleykovar2582]

You probably have very oily nails and they need to really clean that oil off and buff your nails really well before putting on the gel.

[@Olduvai9]

Girl, what is your teeth-whitening process, because they are PERFECT.