How to Have a Long-Term Nail Career

[@kristineambeau4633]

20 yrs in and I'm still loving it!!

[@kianawhittington4487]

EXACTLY!! I just raised my prices after 25 years in business. Every client that has been with me from 10 plus years ago, they said, "It's about time!". They are actually paying me more and coming more often. On another note, my client's respect my family and time just as I respect them. It starts from the beginning (1st consultation). They learn you and you learn them. It works. This was confirmation. Thanks for this.

[@kimheartsuds]

I'm not a nail tech yet, going to school next year (yay!) but, I've been a massage therapist for the past 15 years. I've seen so many massage therapists quit because of burnout or injury! My keys to longevity is 3 fold: 1-regular self care (receiving therapeutic massage as often as possible, and monthly chiropractic appointments) 2- PROPER ERGANOMICS!! 3-I never overbooked myself. I could only physically and emotionally take 4 clients per day and I never went over that amount. Also, I charged accordingly so that I didn't feel the need to take more clients for the sake of money! I plan to continue to apply these practices in my new nail career! Young Nails, you guys are the best company out here, love you guys so much!!!

[@CameraB]

Although I'm not in the nail field (I'm a lawyer) I love these tips that you commented. Especially not overbooking yourself! I need to raise my price so I can be able to do that.

[@katielunn6394]

I know this was already like past the 20 minute point, which is usually about the limit, but maybe could y'all do a part 2 of this topic or something? Like it was all critical, vital information, (and I barely blinked), but I still have that "thirst for knowledge" on this topic. This was a really good biz talk!👏

[@crystalnichols6994]

I just decided to raise my prices by 5.00 per enhancement and pedicure service after seeing other techs in my town charging more for less service. I posted a sign at my station and the prices will change in January. So they have three months notice. We also have a no child policy and a cancellation policy for the whole salon! It is a game changer! All new clients are sent these policies at time of first booking!

[@dionneford71]

Think it needs a part 2 of what excites you both about the nail biz and why and how it keeps you going and what you love aswell 💕

[@kathytarman2302]

Such great information for the professional. You are so helpful to others. I love how you are helping so many. You want everyone to be successful. Thank you for sharing all your information.

[@user-TNTSalon]

26 years and I have reinvented the Business multiple times with services and pricing. If you don't up leave your self and your Business you will not have success. I have clients that have been with me from the start and they under stand that I'm growing, offering more and better quality services to my line, and get as excited as I do, they usually don't have a problem with it. Like Kiana said this was confirmation . Thank you for all of your insight.

[@VICTORRRRIA15]

yup! just like you train your staff you gotta train your customers!

[@joanneramsey7723]

21 years and still having fun!

[@lisaw2138]

Also - thank you for the information! I look forward to your Biz talks.. SO ridiculously helpful! I appreciate the two of you so much!

[@hallieberry4101]

I love your channel very informative and motivating.

[@literalmiracles7130]

Love this! I’m very new so the sooner I start before I get settled in my “old ways” the better! I’m def. needing to set boundaries physically. I fight so hard sometimes and need to speak up. Also, will you guys do a biz talk video on pricing when it comes to speed. Slower techs vs fast techs and/or your pricing videos can incorporate a separate pricing for longer service for the same set if done slower with a tier level of time? Another great idea I have is consistencies while getting started and how it could relate to pricing and speed. I’m new so I’m still working on my speed and gave improved so much. I still have a long way to go but I don’t want charge what I want for the timing of services that could/should take less time. Please and thank you?

[@leahs4612]

Thank you guys!!! Great biz talk!!!

[@candacequintero876]

Can y’all go into more detail with ventilation systems? I was looking into aerovexsystems but I don’t know much about any system to use... I have y’all’s dust collector but I’m definitely nervous about the acrylic fumes and how harmful they can be.

[@elmoor5733]

Omg ....thank you guys for this video I’m experiencing all these

[@chloejenkins5922]

Id love to have some guidelines on best way to create a price list and the dos and donts for sorting my pricing out x

[@naomivaetoru6157]

Hi, do you charge people when you’re practicing on them? And how much would you charge if you do for people you practice on? Also I love the advice. Thanks so much it’s soo soo informative l

[@buttercupslongnails]

No Guinea pigs dont pay to get tested on. If you are practicing you are the one benifiting

[@everydaylori]

Love you Tracy!!!! Truth💯💯💯

[@abesthetiqueinc]

Amazing content. Love this xxx

[@babycakes13]

Love this..

[@lyndsayjaynedowns]

Hi can I just ask a question to both of you I live in the UK and I'm looking to be trained professionally so I can kick start my career in nails do you guys train or have good recommendations for any training company's in the UK.? Thanks in advance xx

[@ladonnacoleman9674]

Thank u!

[@kelleywood4498]

Rigid clients!!! In the school environment, they are aplenty! As students,we are already on edge, trying to make everything perfect within our time constraints and then... we get the park statue at our table! No matter what we say or do, they are as stiff and rigid as freshly carved marble! The inflexible wrist, the stock straight fingers that will not point downward no matter what. And then... you’re thinking 💭 well... that’s gonna take some filing... At what point do I crack a stupid joke and see if laughter gets them to relax a bit (which will also get me a thorough stink-eye from my instructor)? Or how would you address this in this environment?

[@buttercupslongnails]

Mam please relax your fingers I promise to be as gentle as possible

[@lisaw2138]

I am just starting on my own AND moving to a different state. How do you know if you are charging too much? I have looked at the surrounding salons and am shocked at how low their prices are. I feel that I am worth way more but afraid of the "why are you so expensive?"

[@lisaw2138]

I am not saying I am putting together outrageously priced services. I seriously cannot believe how low other salons are. I'd expected to pay twice what they are charging

[@crystalnichols6994]

Cost of living and booth rent will vary location to location. Perhaps when you move booth rent will be lower. I personally would look into techs in my areas prices and set mine similar. You can always increase it once established. I just raised my prices after two years after seeing other techs in my area offering less service for more money.

[@belinda75]

the process to own a nails salon video

[@marinastanic]

For someone just trying to start at this career - everything you said about taking care of ourselves is soooo much appreciated. I am still trying to find my comfortable position while practicing and need to keep so much attention to correcting myself all the time 🫣

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad we could help. Please feel free to reach out about any questions you may have.