NailTech:: Re: More Minx Questions

2009-02-23 Thread Michele Wolosyn
Pam, It's a car graphics grade type of vinyl material. It isn't used to add strength or length to nails. It CAN go over gels or acrylics if you want but it can also be used on natural nails with no prep needed other than cleansing the nail plate. You cut it to the width you need but leave it a

NailTech:: Re: More Minx Questions

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
Hi Pam. This takes the place of polish. It is a film or foil that lays over the natural nail or enhancement. What's so cool is this has the shine and bling that polish can not compare to. When I say you can have Chrome Naills that's exactly what I mean. I get stopped all day long because I minxed

NailTech:: Re: Minx registration

2009-02-23 Thread Jennifer
Me too and I ordered the kit on Saturday. I entered my info on the webform that came up after I ordered and got some sort of error when I tried to submit. I emailed the info and have not received a confirmation yet. I'll be calling tomorrow. Jenn On Feb 24, 2009, at 12:00 AM, Angela R Winge

NailTech:: Minx registration

2009-02-23 Thread Angela R Wingerter
 I tried to register, but it kept telling me sorry you cart is empty.    Angie Wingerter --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to NailTech@googlegroups.com

NailTech:: More Minx Questions

2009-02-23 Thread pamsnails
Ok, so I checked out the Minx website, and still can't figure out what the heck this stuff is!? A "film" that you apply to nails that you eventually "remove" by "peeling off after exposure to a hot hair dryer"?? What the heck!? What IS this stuff!?? I need the condensed version of application!?

NailTech:: Re: Minx ?s for the Minxinests

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
I charge $45 for Chrome on nails and $50 on toes. Gold is $50 nails and $55 toes. I'm adding $15 extra for cuticle wk. All designs are $45 -$50 Brooke yes all those are very popular I forgot to mention. On 2/23/09, brooke gilliam wrote: > My most popular so far are the pinks. Swirls, leopard, c

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NailTech:: Re: Minx ?s for the Minxinests

2009-02-23 Thread brooke gilliam
My most popular so far are the pinks. Swirls, leopard, camo in pink are popular. The skull design is popular, and also the black ones. Oh, and red with fishnet, too! Get ready for your phone to go crazy! Once you are listed on the website, you'll get calls. What are you going to charge? Brooke On

NailTech:: Re: Nails Magazine

2009-02-23 Thread AnythingNails
Congrat's on the photo op... I remember many years ago we talked about how our salons looked, one of the things we said was to have someone come in and take photo's. Unannounced.. and then make them large / copies. Take a look at them. Then make corrections.. you will make needed adjustme

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread teresa heppenheimer
Tanis...I'm a Canadian tech in a province that doesn't require licensing and I simply put a note in my order to Minx and had no problem purchasing my products. Teresa Ontario, Canada > Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:26:41 -0600 > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT abou

NailTech:: Re: texting

2009-02-23 Thread lynnette59
I agree with you Amy. Aside from the LOL, I type it all out. It is professional and does not have the occasional texter try to figure out what is being said. Leave that to the vanity license plates. Also, be sure your spelling is correct. I hyperventilate when I read run on sentences!!! Buenos

NailTech:: Re: texting

2009-02-23 Thread Amy Lunde - Licensed Nail Technician
I never use all the abbreviations with anyone. I actually kinda hate them :D I type everything out, always. But that is just me :) Try here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_language if you want a little list of things you can use in text messages. Amy On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Sh

: NailTech:: Re: texting

2009-02-23 Thread lynnette59
--Original Message-- From: Lynnette Madden To: lynnett...@tmo.blackberry.net Sent: Feb 23, 2009 9:49 PM Subject: Re: NailTech:: Re: texting Shannon, If you have a Blackberry you need to do it from your computer. Well, on my BB anyway! buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mo

NailTech:: Re: texting

2009-02-23 Thread Shannon Kuharik
how do you do auto signature? Shannon K - Original Message - From: Michelle Cordes To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 9:08 PM Subject: NailTech:: Re: texting I personally do not abbreviate with clients. I try not to abbreviate with friends

NailTech:: texting

2009-02-23 Thread Shannon Kuharik
OK. I just got texting and OMG does it take forever to type a message!! My question, where can I learn all the text things like ROTFL, 4 - for, u - you, etc... and do you use the abbreviations with your clients or do you type the whole word? I am new to texting so not sure about the etiquette.

NailTech:: HRTE Chat OOPSIES!!!

2009-02-23 Thread Alice
Sorry you supposed to type HRTE into the chat invite not nailtech! Alice Wallace High Road To Education Team Member --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send

NailTech:: HRTE Chat

2009-02-23 Thread Alice
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NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Thanks Denise and Athena, I'll try to sign up.   Angie Wingerter From: athena elliott To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:26:41 PM Subject: NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
AngieI believe you can sign up w/o buying the starter kit. The sheets of pre sized minx are $9.95. They come with 18 pre sized application on every sheet. On 2/23/09, Angela R Wingerter wrote: > That doesn't sound fair that you have to invest $49 in it before you can > know what the prices

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians w...

2009-02-23 Thread Onyxkeeper
the sheets of minx cost 4.95 and 9.95 - depending on which one you get. hth denise **You're invited to Hollywood's biggest party: Get Oscars updates, red carpet pics and more at Moviefone. (http://movies.aol.com/oscars-academy-awards?ncid=emlcntusmovi0001) --~--~-~--~-

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread Angela R Wingerter
That doesn't sound fair that you have to invest $49 in it before you can know what the prices of the stuff is going to cost. Before you decide to take on another service you should research it and know everything there is to know and what you will have to charge ect... Did I understand that corr

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread Melody C. Montgomery
I know, but everybody does things differently mostly I was kidding... So, any idea how long it takes to get product when an order is placed? AND, according to their website, you are supposed to be able to take some kind of courses to become a Minx Master??? How do I go about that? Melody -

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
Ok I did not have a clientle for minx. Minx will bring you the clients. That's simple. I have an entirely new client base not. You heard the saying "build it and they will come".that's how this minx thang works. Yes I went out and marketed it on my own nails and I found the right peeps to do

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread Michele Wolosyn
Tanis, Usually when this situation comes up, if you call the company they will get you registered and take care of it. Michele From: tdarl...@cogeco.ca To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing? Date:

NailTech:: Re: Nailite Gels

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
Just found this in my spam! I am sorry to hear you'd had a bad experience with Brisa! It is the simplest gel I've ever used!! Not that I've used that many! I'm always  looking for a better product though.mostly here on the list. What I REALLY like about Brisa is that it doesn't spike..of

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
Cool. I was able to view the training video and see the products, but for some reason, I couldn't find the pricing! I'll be patient. Thanks, Athena, on lots of levels!!  Marsha McDonald Rubino GIMME NAILS 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 Kalispell, Montana 59901 znail...@yahoo.com _

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread Melody C. Montgomery
I don't know... you would have to call them and speak to customer service.. Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink www.everythingnailzink.com 252-217-8221 -Original Message- From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread lynnette59
Is it possible to get your intro kit with the designs of OUR choice? No way either I nor my clients will wear gold/silver/leopard... Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: athena elliott Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:22:23 To: Subject: NailTec

NailTech:: Re: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
Yes Marsha you can register then you will see the prices.when you buy the starter kit then you will get an email w your info plus a training video and instructions on how to sign up to be listed on the site. Hey they know there site sucks. They are working on it now. Also they are in the middle of

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
I gotcha covered on that Tanis. :) ofcorse. Tell me when ur ready lol as for the rest of yall I will have an answer for u in just a bit. Love ya On 2/23/09, Tanis Darling wrote: > So I guess I am curious. If you need your license number (which is a > good thing) what happens to all the Cana

NailTech:: Re: Minx ?s for the Minxinests

2009-02-23 Thread athena elliott
Hey maggie-im mobil waitin on a train so I have a quck min. I'm sure it will be regional just like polish and nail art. Stock up on Gold-Chrome-metalic Lepoard-all metalic foiled ones as they stay the best on the finger nails. All other styles last on the toes 5 wks easy. French still needs wk and

NailTech:: Minx professional registration?

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
Am I correct here?...you must buy one of the Minx kits, in order to register as a professional, in order to see their pricing? I could find no other way to register.  Marsha McDonald Rubino GIMME NAILS 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 Kalispell, Montana 59901 znail...@yahoo.com --~--~-~--~-

NailTech:: Minx ?s for the Minxinests

2009-02-23 Thread Maggie in Visalia
It seems that Athena is our Minx leader, so hopefully she'll find time to reply-- but for everyone who actually has some Minx biz... what designs/patterns are most popular?  Since the basic kit really only comes with 2 sheets each of silver and gold (apparently one is for toes and one for finge

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out! WHAT about Canadians with no licensing?

2009-02-23 Thread Tanis Darling
So I guess I am curious. If you need your license number (which is a good thing) what happens to all the Canadian techs that want to arder but are not licensed in their province...not all provinces are licensed. I am hoping for TOE Minx in Orlando...(hinthint) Tanis Payne --

NailTech:: Re: Mostly, figured the Minx site out!

2009-02-23 Thread JAN759
Once you order your starter kit and they have your license info, they will tell you how to sign in. If you are signed in, the prices and ordering show up. You should have your sign in info shortly. If not, just email them. HTH Janis **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yo

NailTech:: Mostly, figured the Minx site out!

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
After wading through the website, I FINALLY got the information I needed concerning the heat lamp!! I'm too impatient. I did order the $49. kit and will get the recommended bulb. I am so impressed with the designs and colors they have available.but again, I couldn't figure out how to ord

NailTech:: Re: Anxiously waiting Minx!

2009-02-23 Thread Onyxkeeper
i, too, used the blow dryer and it worked just fine. hth denise **You're invited to Hollywood's biggest party: Get Oscars updates, red carpet pics and more at Moviefone. (http://movies.aol.com/oscars-academy-awards?ncid=emlcntusmovi0001) --~--~-~--~~~-

NailTech:: Re: Anxiously waiting Minx!

2009-02-23 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
I know that Honey, who does a lot of these nails in New York and who demo'd Minx at the BBQ in Orlando last year just used a hair dryer and it worked fine. I guess you just need to get your technique down. She acutally unscrewed the one from the hotel room off of the wall :o) Rhonda On Mon, F

NailTech:: Anxiously waiting Minx!

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
I have discussed this with my daughter (she saw a piece on TV & called to let me know she was impressed) and with my husband. They are both highly in favor of me investing in Minx. I just don't know if it is "safe" to not invest in the Minx lamp. $350 is a huge investment in, essentially, nail p

NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread nlzrmything
Angie, That is a really great solution, and I am sure with the $5.00 discount, most clients will come in monthly. Elena Desmonie Long Island, New York -Original Message- From: Angela R Wingerter To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 9:13 am Subject: NailTech:: Re: men ped

NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread Angela R Wingerter
I charge the same for men as I do women. Some men have worse feet then women. If their feet aren't bad then they get more massage. In Sept I moved to a different salon. The other nail tech there charges $35 for a regular pedi and $45 for a spa pedi. I charged $25. I am raising my prices but didn

NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread Sheryl Goldberg
Don't raise prices! You have more Massage Time! I get Really Pissed that my shirt cost more at the cleaners. Women's stuff in general costs more than men's to maintain and it irritates me! So it Must irritate other women. Keep the prices the same and pamper them a bit more to fill the time. So

NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread pamsna...@aol.com
we call the no polish pedicure a sports pedicure. Sounds more masculine for the men! Pam Nail Designs Ohio -Original Message- Date: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:15:20 am To: NailTech@googlegroups.com From: "shannon" Subject: NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices I find

NailTech:: talkin on phoneRe: ohhhhhhhhhh texting,

2009-02-23 Thread Diana Bonn
Oh thanks for all of the advice from you guys!!! And our great queen bat, I mean the queen with the bat!!!LOLOLO immediately called me and told me to buy a blah blah blah, Oh yeah, like I know what that is hehehe And Lordy be, when I get this down, will have to get all of your phone nu

NailTech:: Re: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread shannon
I find most of the men I have given a pedi to,  are a whole lot less work than women.  Less callus or no callus, no polish, no buffing,  just toe work and exfoliation and massage,  so I charge $5 less for the men.  Shannon Arnold Flip Flop Beauty Shop Coopers Plains, NY javamama14...@yahoo.com

NailTech:: Re: Minx blew up my business!

2009-02-23 Thread Diana Bonn
Wow Athena, you always amaze me! fantastic! diana from indiana --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to NailTech@googlegroups.com To unsubs

NailTech:: men ped pricing/no polish/raising prices

2009-02-23 Thread Diana Bonn
Ah still working on them. Pricing is so important to our careers, too high, bad, tooo low bad. Got to find that right balance for the type of person you are, the type of salon you are in, your market area and the clients you want, need and current cliets. By the way, I am going thru my servi

NailTech:: Re: gels, maybe I am wrong here/glitter

2009-02-23 Thread shannon
Thats what it looks like LOL!!! Shannon Arnold Flip Flop Beauty Shop Coopers Plains, NY javamama14...@yahoo.com --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Marsha Rubino wrote: From: Marsha Rubino Subject: NailTech:: Re: gels, maybe I am wrong here/glitter To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 23, 20

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NailTech:: Re: gels, maybe I am wrong here/glitter

2009-02-23 Thread Marsha Rubino
What? Has somebody's little kid gotten a hold of the of phone?  Marsha McDonald Rubino GIMME NAILS 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 Kalispell, Montana 59901 znail...@yahoo.com From: "thenailca...@gmail.com" To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 200