LaShaun, you don't remember who I am, do you? LOL... We spent a weekend together in Florida with EntÃty! You, me, Lynnette, Pati Schembari..... Tom and Tom.... I've been on the list for 20 years, been away for a while so I wouldn't be surprised if you don't remember ;-)
I left you a voicemail today and yes I can Skype! Thanks for your willingness to help, you are an amazing person! On 3/2/10, LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> wrote: > Becky, > > > > I love you! I'm excited for you and your future as a nail professional. > > > > So here goes. my main concern is with my p/w acrylic clients (95% of my > business) - they leave and come back looking great after 2 weeks, no > lifting, and nails still shiny from the gel topcoat I use. > > > > Like you my clientele is about 98% p/w and I didn't dare ask them to wear > MINX.not on their hands but on their feet. And, honestly, I never talk to > my current clients about Minx. I purchased the kit with Minx Heat and > placed my salon on their site and the phone started to ring of the hook. My > clients then got excited and started asking questions and BAM, they were > getting their toes Minx'd. P/w's are forever and I wouldn't dare attempt > to trade that for Minx.never, never, never. > > > > When I'm asked about Minx on the hands, I explain that it is a special > occasion service and the wear ability is far better on feet. I have had > clients w/Minx on toes for up to 9.5 wks. I am okay with charging for the > service because I have been honest and allowed them to make an educated > decision. > > > > I'd say 10 days would be what I'm looking for, but I have to get REALLY good > at this application and NO curling or buckling. I have learned that > stretching the MINX is a no-no, and I've also learned that keeping the MINX > warm during the entire application is very important. I was using a blow > dryer, and the MINX would be cooled before I got to the other side of the > nail (working on myself, perfecting the one side, then moving to the other) > - and that is where I had the creases. > > > > You hit the nail on the head! Minx needs to be really hot and the clients > hand should be warm. There is no need for a client to get burnt, their hand > should not be that close to the lamp. Keep in mind that if you stretch Minx > too much when it cools it is going to shrink. Think of Minx as shrink > wrap.stretches when HOT, shrinks when cool. Keep you stretching to a > minimum. Try to pick up and lay with your dominant hand and don't over > handle the minx; apply, smooth as you are laying it down and press.lots of > pressure. Let cool, then remove the excess. I can get more detail with you, > just call me. Do you Skype? > > > > with MINX, I think the hardest application will be the CHROME (gold or > silver) and I want that mastered! I'm determined and I think I could > definitely increase my income - even with the teenagers here in my small > town! If it's 20-30 min per app/$45-55 per set, that's a nice little chunk > of change :) > > > > Love it, love it, love it! I tell my nail techs that practice makes perfect > and when you can MASTER any service on yourself, you will do an AMAZING job > on the guest. I am confident that you are going to do very well. > > > > I am confident that YOU are going to be very successful in all of your > endeavors. It's been great chatting with you on this subject and the > business of nails. All that we have shared is true for every service. > > > > I wish you the best of luck and feel free to reach out at anytime. > > > > LaShaun Brown-Glenn > > Nails Naturally Hand and Foot Spa > > <http://www.nailsnaturally.com> www.nailsnaturally.com > > Speaking On Point > > <http://www.speakingonpoint.com> www.speakingonpoint.com > > 888.983.3444 > > > > > > > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Becky Fangmann > Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:39 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > > > > I do agree with you LaShaun, and have taken pricing into consideration when > trying to decide if I want to order the starter kit. I also strive to make > $30-40/hour - my main concern is with my p/w acrylic clients (95% of my > business) - they leave and come back looking great after 2 weeks, no > lifting, and nails still shiny from the gel topcoat I use. I won't be able > to convince them to wear MINX, let alone, pay more for it, if it won't last > almost as long. Some of my PW clients DO wear polish on occasion, and when > they come back, they have wear. I'd say 10 days would be what I'm looking > for, but I have to get REALLY good at this application and NO curling or > buckling. I have learned that stretching the MINX is a no-no, and I've also > learned that keeping the MINX warm during the entire application is very > important. I was using a blow dryer, and the MINX would be cooled before I > got to the other side of the nail (working on myself, perfecting the one > side, then moving to the other) - and that is where I had the creases. > > > > I really want to get an infrared bulb and perhaps practice application with > the clear sheets I was given. When I was a brand new tech, I would do my > nails, polish them, then FILE them because you could see ALL imperfections > with polish on - with MINX, I think the hardest application will be the > CHROME (gold or silver) and I want that mastered! I'm determined and I think > I could definitely increase my income - even with the teenagers here in my > small town! If it's 20-30 min per app/$45-55 per set, that's a nice little > chunk of change :) > > > > Thanks everyone, for being patient with my questions - I love this stuff, > it's absolutely STRIKING - wore it 2 days and got stopped more times than I > can count! > > > > > > On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 5:25 PM, LaShaun Brown-Glenn > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Business tip: > > > > MINX is a PREMIUM service and should be Premium Priced. It's no different > than Custom/Corrective services, you charge for those because they are > Premium. > > > > Minx is $10.00 per sheet plus s&h. Your charge should cover the expense, > your hourly rate plus a minimum of 15% additional for this service. > > > > You all know your markets and as I said before, know your craft and be > honest with your guest. My personal goal each day that I am in the salon is > $40.00 per hour, 10-7. I charge $60.00 for Minx(hands or feet) and $10.00 > for silver and gold due to the supply and demand rule. > > > > That's just my two cents. ;) > > > > > > LaShaun Brown-Glenn > > Nails Naturally Hand and Foot Spa > > www.nailsnaturally.com > > Speaking On Point > > www.speakingonpoint.com > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Stacey Williams > Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 7:29 AM > > > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > > > > @ Minx nails.com would be sad to know you would offer a set of minx nails > for only 20.00 it worth ever bit of at least 50.00.here is a web site to > help you see why you should not cheat minx nails or yourself, Someone i meet > on twitter,her website addr is Poochieznails.com/minx_nails.html,Also > a host of great nail techs on twitter with pic,new nail treds ect.Follow me > at twitter.com/@Nails_byStacey. Have a great day. > > > > > > _____ > > From: Becky Fangmann <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 9:12:27 PM > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > > Just applied my first set of MINX to my own nails - Thanks to Bethany Boyd > for sending me a little trial!! I have on the silver chrome and it looks > hot...... I have it over acrylics, my acrylics aren't arched or deeply > c-curved and I have creasing around the edges and it's trying to lift up a > little - I've only had it on about 3 hours. LaShaun, I'd LOVE some tips on > how to apply it smoothly! > > > > I like it - it's like $7.50 a sheet, and I can see charging $25 a set - > maybe even $30 but not $50 for something that will only last 3-5 days..I did > my toes too, they look SUPER HOT! And it seems like they might do > better..... looks really cool! My boys love it! ("Mom, your toes are SO > SHINY!") > > > > After doing 10 nails, I had the stretching thing going really well, but > around the cuticle I seem to have some creasing.. also, some of the sizes > aren't wide enough to go over acrylic and down on the sides so it didn't > "reach" the sidewalls properly.. > > > > and Lynnette ! You can get what you're worth, don't think you can't - offer > it, see what happens, but you have to wear it too! > > > > Becky F > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Maureen Solan <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > Thank you LaShaun. > > Maureen > > > > > > > > --- On Fri, 2/26/10, LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > From: LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > > Subject: RE: NailTech:: minx > To: [email protected] > Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:22 AM > > > > Maureen, > > > > It would appear that my Palm Pre was not working totally the other night or > I got too excited about MINX. > > > > Anyway, I responded here and my answer was an absolute YES! My door is > always open and I am always available to help my nail tech family. > > > > I can be reached at 312.236.TIPS(8477) or 888.983.3444. > > > > LaShaun Brown-Glenn > > Nails Naturally Hand and Foot Spa > > www.nailsnaturally.com > > Speaking On Point > > www.speakingonpoint.com > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Maureen Solan > Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:09 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > > > > > LaShaun, > > I know you are in Chicago. If I need help can I get with you? > > Maureen > > > > > > --- On Wed, 2/24/10, LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > From: LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:03 PM > > Just to add one other point. In my opinion it takes the same amount of time > to do hands or feet, therefore I charge the same for either or. > > Truthfully, you use less Minx on feet than you do on hands but it stays > better on feet. Also, when a guest calls to inquire about Minx, I am very > honest about the wearability on hands vs feet. Honesty and integrity is the > key, let them make an educated decision. > > LaShaun Brown-Glenn > > > > -- Sent from my Palm Pre > > > > _____ > > Arpi Sekeryan wrote: > > I charge $40 for fingers+$60 for toes. It could last from 4 to 10 days on > fingernails and 4 to 6-7 weeks on toes. It could take from 45 minutes to 1 > hour for fingers+1 hour/1 hour 1d minutes for toes > > Arpi Sekeryan > Sent from my Verizon Wireless > > _____ > > From: Maureen Solan <[email protected]> > > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:17:52 -0800 (PST) > > To: <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > > > > > What are you all charging for a full set of MINX, how long does it last, how > long does a full set take? PLEASE tell me everything. > > > > > > --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Maureen Solan <[email protected]> wrote: > > > From: Maureen Solan <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > To: [email protected] > Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 4:10 PM > > > Okay you guys, I just ordered my MINX starter kit. Now what?! I'm gonna > try it and if I need help, I will ask ya'll . I am getting excited. > > Maureen Solan > > > > > > --- On Wed, 2/24/10, LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > From: LaShaun Brown-Glenn <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: NailTech:: minx > To: "nailt...@googlegroupscom" <[email protected]> > Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:22 PM > > I love MINX!!!!! No one could have ever told me how it would take my > business to the next level. > > Minx brought in many many new guest to my salon. They even stayed after pedi > season was over. Also, my most conservative guest got excited about MINX! > > If you are not Minxing, get on board..It's an AWESOME service. > > Practice makes perfect, get the skill and charge what you are worth. > > LaShaun Brown-Glenn > Nails Naturally Hand & Foot Spa > Www.nailsnaturally.com > Speaking On Point > Www.speakingonpoint.com > > -- Sent from my Palm Pre > > > > _____ > > minxologist wrote: > > Tell me nail techs...what are yalls thoughts about Minx? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > <mailto:nailtech%[email protected]> . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this 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