NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

 Wed, 3/25/09, Melody C Montgomery wrote "There are a great many nail techs who will quit the business… all the better for those of us who study and improve our craft!" ***   I know it sounds harsh to a lot of ears and many of my colleagues wi

NailTech:: Re: minx pricing

Michelle, sorry ..I do that much too often...the cursor hits send before I finish..anyway...there is so much new going on...mostly with nail artgo onto facebook and sign up and you will get to see alot of pictures from everyone of their nail art etc.? welcome back! ?Pati Everyone has a ph

NailTech:: Re: minx pricing

Hi Michelle, I remember your name..welcome back!? I have been sorta out of the loop for a year now and I can relate to what you are saying!? There is minx, new nail shapes...stiletto and the "edge", NFU (?) ?Pati Everyone has a photographic memory. Some, like me, just don't have any film. -

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

Cindy, been thinking the same, but decided to take action!! I have the same fear and worry, but decided the only thing I could do about it was fight!! Melody hit it on the head, change is coming and I have noticed that I have changed. I have clients that have been with me for years. I lost a

NailTech:: Re: Jessica Natural Nail Products

very interesting   Cira --- On Thu, 3/26/09, Maggie in Visalia wrote: From: Maggie in Visalia Subject: NailTech:: Re: Jessica Natural Nail Products To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 12:44 AM Juliettes are paper wraps. There is a product that is premade, package

NailTech:: Re: Jessica Natural Nail Products

Juliettes are paper wraps. There is a product that is premade, packaged and sold as Juliette wraps, but word from the OLD SCHOOL, pre-acrylic gals (Mom was originally licensed in 1964 for instance) is that the best paper to use is the end papers for perms. You tear the paper instead of cutti

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

i have lost about 5 standing clients over the past year.  It doesn't seem like a lot but when you don't have a full clientelle it is.  I also notice the "slow" period lasted longer this year.  Being from the Detroit area, most of my clients or their husbands are in the auto industry.  Need I say

NailTech:: Re: Jessica Natural Nail Products

what's a juliette wrap? On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:41 PM, Maggie in Visalia wrote: > I'm also interested in Jessica's program.. I've recently developed an > interest in natural nails -- I'm determined to bring back Juliette wraps. > > I'm hoping to find the time to take one of Jessica's classes

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

I am also losing clients, most of whom would fall into the upper end of middle class. My reaction is to offer new services (like the rock star toes) which are less expensive and less of a committment. My business plan is to put these services on the menu quickly, then begin building my reg

NailTech:: Re: Chicago show this weekend

I'll be there also. I'm going with 5 others from another salon. I plan to "fly solo" around the show. We'll be there saturday and sunday, but don't know yet what time we are leaving on sunday. it's a 6 hour drive home, so I might not be there at 4:30 for the picture. I'll try to visit thos

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

I am not one to get into political debates/conversations, what ever they may be. But I will tell you guys that for the FIRST time I am worried about the future of MY income. Ladies (and gents!) all this "bail out" is going to have to be paid back eventually. And it's going to be the middle cla

NailTech:: Re: New job/client transiton

i moved to a new salon about  year and a half ago.  the first thing i did was get all my client info together.  then about a month before i left i sent out a letter letting my clients know where i was going, what the phone number was, the date i was starting and that my hours would be the same. 

NailTech:: re: NEW YORK NAIL TECH TEACHERS ( CERTIFIED )

Hello All, I was wondering if there are any Certified Nail Tech Teachers on this board... I have acouple of questions I would like to ask you... please e-mail me at vsa...@hotmail.com Thanks Vito Sarni Islip Terrace, NY 11752 (631) 872-9652 Distributor: We Deliver Nail Supplies www.vick

NailTech:: Re: New job/client transition

Congrats Roxanne!!! Do you keep records of your clients' information? Perhaps you can mail them an invitation to join you at your new location. Dayna Days of Beauty Ontario - CANADA From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rox Bink Sent: Wednesda

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

Here! Here! J Dayna Days of Beauty Ontario - CANADA From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Melody C Montgomery Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:57 PM To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed??? Well Da

NailTech:: New job/client transiton

I found a new place to work!! It's a booth rental. (actually it's a little room but lovely). It's $25 per day which is not so bad... but I really like the owner. She's a stylist had many shops been in the business for many years and is all about education, customer service and being profession

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

Well Dayna.. et al, I am looking into my crystal ball and I am seeing CHANGE coming in our economy much sooner than originally anticipated. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARS, LET THEM HEAR.. There is a shifting of wealth coming .. There are a great many nail techs who will quit the business. all the be

NailTech:: Re: are we a dying breed???

I hear ya Alicia From: Dayna - Days of Beauty Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:35 PM To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: are we a dying breed??? I cannot believe the Nail Techs out there that are just not interested in more education! I have heard, "Why should I take anot

NailTech:: Re: niece in surgery

Hi Lynette, My pleasure. Like I said before, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Denise Kolenc From: Lynnette To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:49:49 AM Subject: NailTech:: niece in surgery Denise, Thank

NailTech:: are we a dying breed???

I cannot believe the Nail Techs out there that are just not interested in more education! I have heard, "Why should I take another class when I already have my certificate to do nails" too many times! There are Nail Salons in my area that are closing due to loss of clients they are blaming on the

NailTech:: Re: Jessica Natural Nail Products

I'm also interested in Jessica's program. I've recently developed an interest in natural nails -- I'm determined to bring back Juliette wraps.   I'm hoping to find the time to take one of Jessica's classes before the end of the year. I'd love to hear from anyone out there that has experience with

NailTech:: Re: niece in surgery

Hey everyone--i did not mean to send that to the list. I am trying to e-mail all of you individually to thank you. Sorry. Will update you on this tomorrow. Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message bec

NailTech:: Re: niece in surgery

Please let us know how she's doing. I sent a card out to her the other day, too. Michele Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:49:49 + From: lynnettemad...@comcast.net To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: niece in surgery Denise, Thank you sooo much for sending a card to my niece.

NailTech:: niece in surgery

Denise, Thank you sooo much for sending a card to my niece. She is going to love this attention. HUGS to you, Lynnette --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send e

NailTech:: Re: minx pricing

www.minxnails.com Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink www.everythingnailzink.com www.gypsycustomgraffex.com _ From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com]

NailTech:: Re: minx pricing

Ok Ok. I have been out of the loop for a few years now. I recently got back into the nail field and what is MINX?? What else am I missing out on?  Ladies I need your help. I used to be a Creative girl. Which is the best acrylic out there now? Gel system? Gosh there are just so many questions I

NailTech:: Re: Minx over acrylic? HELP!

I have done minx over acrylic twice. The first time I buffed them pretty good to get the shine off. They lasted 2 weeks. Tuesday night I did them on someone else. I don't think I removed enough of the shine because she had to take them off the next day. ugh I also found that using toe minx

NailTech:: Re: Bling Nails pricing/was:glitter curing/was:what recession?? bling toes

I charge $25 for either nails or toes. and that is a new set or some come in for a "fill". If they are getting a pedicure, I charge $20. diana from indiana At 09:41 PM 3/24/2009, you wrote: >I think this was discussed, but what are you guys charging for >Bling/Glitter Nails on fingers and