Wow that's really something new I'm definitely going to make a cheat sheet. I 
get easily distracted when I'm talking while I'm busy doing the nails. That's a 
very great idea thank you very much Katherine!! 
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From: Katherine Fahrig <[email protected]>
Sender: [email protected]
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:25:29 
To: [email protected]<[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: NailTech:: Disappointed

What everyone else said ( you can't take everything that every client says 
personally ) plus:

I kept a "cheat sheet" , laminated, with me for each service with each step 
listed in the correct order. Before I went on to the next step, I checked my 
"cheat sheet" to be sure that I did not miss any steps. I would get to chatting 
up the client and forget steps! Very bad! Do not worry about looking stupid 
with the "cheat sheet" , put it in a discreet place where you can see it but 
the client can't. Like taped to the edge of your table or pedicure cart. It is 
better to have the check list and not miss any steps than to mess up and have 
an unhappy client.

The "cheat sheet" is also helpful to get your speed up. Group the steps into 4 
- 15 minute groupings And work on completing the steps in the allotted time to 
finish the service in one hour. You will also see where you need to improve. If 
it takes you more than 15 minutes to file and shape the nails, you need to 
spend more time applying the product to require less filing. The owner should 
be able to help you to group the steps into 15 minute sets.

Showing initiative in improving your technique and speed will let the owner see 
the effort that you are putting into you art and make him/her more patient.

Katherine
St. Louis, MO
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On Feb 24, 2011, at 1:04 PM, "Laura Merzetti" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I think you are being too hard on yourself.  Not one of us hasn’t made a 
> similar mistake, and after only 3 months, seriously it is not a long time.   
> I know I am certainly not perfect. 
> 
>  
> 
> Has your boss actually said anything to you?  Or are you just being hard on 
> yourself?  If your boss taught you the procedures, maybe she just needs to go 
> over it with you again.
> 
>  
> 
> One thing is for sure in this business though….you really need to grow a 
> thick skin.  Things like this are going to happen, especially when you’re 
> new.   It’s how you handle it that determines your success.
> 
>  
> 
> Like I said, hang in there, but ask your boss for help if you need it !
> 
>  
> 
> Laura
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> 
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
> Of [email protected]
> Sent: February-24-11 1:51 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: NailTech:: Disappointed
> 
>  
> 
> Hey! Thanx a lot I really appreciate your kindness! Well like I said I'm not 
> happy about how the client talked behind my back saying she might not come 
> back just coz of that lil mistake. I'm very dissaponted in myself coz I know 
> I'm doing my best. I just need inspiration, coz I don't have anymore
> 
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> 
> From: "Laura Merzetti" <[email protected]>
> 
> Sender: [email protected]
> 
> Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:42:04 -0500
> 
> To: <[email protected]>
> 
> ReplyTo: [email protected]
> 
> Subject: RE: NailTech:: Disappointed
> 
>  
> 
> Hi Bonnie, welcome!  Sherri made some valid points – tell us what exactly 
> your boss is disappointed in and I’m sure someone here can help.
> 
>  
> 
> Also….3 months is not a long time, I’m pretty sure I felt the same way you do 
> now after 3 months. 
> 
>  
> 
> Hang in there!
> 
>  
> 
> Laura M.
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> 
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
> Of Sherri Evans
> Sent: February-24-11 1:21 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: NailTech:: Disappointed
> 
>  
> 
> What exactly is he/she disappointed in?  Your skill? Your speed? Client 
> retention? Retail sales?  Are you an employee or booth renter? Does the boss 
> do nails or hair? What had your boss done to help you address specific 
> issues? Are you the only nail tech? Is there someone in your area willing to 
> mentor you? Are you in an area where education is available?
> 
> Its hard to offer help or advice with the limited information you provided.  
> Can your give us more to work with?
> 
> Sherri
> 
> On Feb 24, 2011 11:08 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone, I'm new here. My name is Bonnie. I'm a nail tech. I've been 
> doing nails for 3 months now, but eveything I do is a disappointment to my 
> boss. I've been focusing and doing my best. Doing nails is my passion and I'd 
> love to get any advice from you guys. I don't feel inspired anymoren please 
> help.
> 
> Regards
> Bonnie
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