I have always had a hard time with Gelish. I manage a Spa and I have had other Nail Techs accuse me of Mixing bottles together and the old stuff is discoloring the newer. I never did this. We would order the same colors and the variations changed every time. I see a slight change in Shellac, but that one is never super noticeable. And it seems to still go on pretty much the same. These are the only 2 I have worked with regularly enough to notice.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:21:23 PM UTC-5, Elena Desmonie wrote: > Anyone know why they changed Jet set from an amazing blue/purple to a > solid grey? And Little Princess us now extremely sheer? > > Elena Desmonie > On Apr 11, 2013 11:28 AM, "Karen Hodges" <keyz...@bellsouth.net<javascript:>> > wrote: > >> Hi there! (sorry...you didn’t give your name or location...) >> >> And that would be my first piece of advice. Where ever you are, call >> around and ask what other salons are charging for booth rentals. In my >> area, the salon suites are based more on the square footage in your suite, >> rather than “being talked down” but do certainly inquire about move in >> breaks. Some will give you a few weeks to get started before full rent >> commences. It helps with the negotiations if you can say “So & So Salon >> only charges $$$ per week.” >> >> As for start up costs, if you already have your supplies, all you need is >> the equipment. And if you’ve got part of that already, I’m not seeing a >> huge cash outlay. However, be prepared to do a great many services as >> marketing and promotion to introduce yourself to those who work around you. >> I am in a salon suite, and now that the stylists know me...know my style >> and can speak with confidence to their clients...they’re referring me. I >> actually got a referral the other day from someone who’s never said more >> than “Good morning!” to me since I introduced myself when I moved in. >> >> Another factor is my personal experience is that in large metro areas, it >> seems harder to build loyalty. I’ll have someone come in, rant and rave, >> promise they’ll be back...even book another appointment...only to cancel >> and I never see them again. It’s weird. Before the DFW area, I was in a >> small town environment, and it seemed the news got around and a higher >> percentage of people would become regulars than seem to be here. Building >> has been much slower than I anticipated. But the salon suite environment is >> MUCH better than in the three (OMG yes! THREE!) traditional salons I booth >> rented here in the area. I agree...a drama free environment is a much >> better way to spend the day! (Some of you may know that my only drama here >> is that trading services is fraught with danger...but other than that, I’m >> in a good place!) >> >> Anyway...good luck and keep us posted! I love following a story! >> >> Best wishes, >> >> Karen >> Grapevine >> >> *From:* NailPixi <javascript:> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:46 PM >> *To:* nail...@googlegroups.com <javascript:> >> *Subject:* NailTech:: Employee to Rental >> >> Hey everyone. I am looking to go from an Employee status to Renting a >> "Suite" in one of those new individual Salon room type places. I am >> looking for help from anyone who can help. I would like to know about how >> much an average start up might cost. The place I am looking at already is >> set up for hair in each room. They would take out the hair washing sink >> and replace with a regular sink and there are a lot of cupboards. Otherwise >> I need to provide everything else. I have a standard nail table (think >> Sally's cheaply) that I could use for a while so I can get other things >> first, and I am thinking about the Red Dragon Steam Pedicure set up. They >> cover Utilities and they will pay for plumbing (if I were to get a regular >> Pedi chair) and also insurance for a year. They also cover the first $400 >> for a retail purchase (and expect nothing in commission or payback). The >> rent per week is high ($250 a week), and I am going to try and talk them >> down. If I can get it talked down, I really want to do this. Also, I will >> be about 25 minutes from my current location, so I don't expect a lot of >> clientele to follow. A few maybe, but I really would be re building. I >> guess I am trying to figure out if this is a good move. I make a good >> amount of money. I will take a hit for a while, but it isn't why I want to >> get out of a employee situation. I just want to get out of a drama filled >> location and I am sick of trying to do everything the right/sanitary way >> when no one else does. I clean a Pedi tub, but when I do my next Pedi I >> have to clean it again because someone else used it in between. I just want >> to be responsible for myself and not have to worry if I am walking into >> work to do nails, or to clean up after everyone else. (Sorry, I am venting >> and that isn't what I set out to do) >> >> Back on track, I know a lot of people say they would never go back to >> employee situations. Once people start Renting they "can't believe they >> didn't do is sooner." And I want to get to that point, but I want to know >> what I need to get started. Would you get a Small Business loan for >> start-up? And opinions on what should be a weekly rent would be helpful, >> but I know that can very from city/state/area. Any help anyone can give is >> appreciated! 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