Yes Laura, I really want to succeed. I want to be on the top, but looks like 
time will tell. I love doing nails!
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From: "Laura Merzetti" <[email protected]>
Sender: [email protected]
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:58:07 
To: <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: NailTech:: Disappointed

Bonnie, you seem like you really want to learn and do well.that is not
something that can be taught in this business (or any business). Work ethic
is so important and you have it.  

 

The cheat sheets are a great idea..I did that too.  I would get
talking.especially during a pedi .. and totally forget what I was supposed
to be doing.  Pretty sure I missed a ton of steps along the way.   Pretty
sure that might still even happen today ;)  The difference is, I will know
if I need to go back and fix that or if I can leave it, and that just comes
from experience.  

 

Best thing to do is ask your boss to give you constructive feedback.  So
many people only take time to tell you what you didn't do right.  What you
did do right is just as important, and I'm sure with your attitude, you've
managed to get lots of  things right already.

 

Keep posting here  - we want to see you succeed J

 

Laura 

 

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of [email protected]
Sent: February-24-11 2:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: NailTech:: Disappointed

 

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 -0600

To: [email protected]<[email protected]>

ReplyTo: [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 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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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