On my first month with zero experience I made almost 5k in an Asian salon doing only pedicures. My wife makes over 10k but she has been doing it for almost a year.
@@MrCarguy427 No employee, during the summer it's normal to make this much in a busy salon. I'm in the lower side because I just started every one in my salon makes alot more.
That's honestly more than I make and I am a college grad. I've wanted to do nails forever. 26k a year I couldn't even live on though. I think many nail techs under report income.
Great breakdown! I'd also add that charging for nail art can really make a big difference. Even if your basic gel mani is $30, making an extra $5-10 per service in nail art can bump your pay up!
Nail art can definitely be a great way to earn somer extra income! It does add extra time so someone would just need to make sure they're charging accordingly. 💗
This is a good breakdown for folks. I want to offer, too, that I see a lot of nail techs deciding not to offer pedicures. I get it, not everyone likes feet or has a setup that is ergonomic for their body, but I think you're just leaving money on the table by not offering them. If you offer solutions to people that relieve them of pain or discomfort, A) that's really rewarding and B) people will pay a bunch of money for that. There is money in feet!
If you’re doing full sets of anything (gel/acrylic) and only charging 50$ that’s on the very low side of the spectrum. 30$ for a single color gel polish natural nail manicure is also very low. I recommend doing your research into what other salons are charging and be sure to add for art, glitter, length, encapsulation etc.
Yes so true! In small towns/area though those could be average prices. I wasn’t necessarily saying those had to be the prices of services, but just using an example of what service could take an hour, and how much you could be making per hour.
This was super helpful! I recently lost my job and have been thinking of another avenue. I have been doing my own nails for about 3 years now and it's constantly on my mind to do them! I appreciate your breakdown on this potential, it's really helpful!
@@NailsByKatieDutra yeah I definatly have some passion with it but am on the fence because obviously if i take my hobby to the next level, I want to make money too so I'm super conflicted, plus I don't want to end up not enjoying it layer down the line.
This was very informative, thank you!!! I want to be a nail tech, but I work as a registered nurse, which is a vastly different career, so I needed this video to help translate!
I’m a nurse as well, I did it! I got my cosmetology license and love being in the shop. Things to consider as nurses we are trained to be more type A at work. In the shop you have to be able to flow with no shows and lots of unproductive time as you wait to build a clientele. Once you have regulars things feel much more structured. I still can see pros to clocking in, but for me the pros out weigh the cons. Good luck deciding
I think it’s more common for the employee to get 60%… That’s my situation and that’s what I was offered at other salons as well. I would hate to only get 40%! But I’m definitely looking forward switching to booth-rent when I have a full clientele. I appreciate the video, thank you!!
In both of my commission situations the employee made less than the salon ☺️ Which I understand because the salon has all of the expenses. I did not have to purchase or supply anything. If you’re getting 60% then that is very good!
I can do this job for free ! That how much I love what I do🥰 all my life I do nails ( one of the best per customers review in city) I charge $80 per set and lots of produce I make myself :))
I am currently going to school so I can get my license and because I live in the Atlanta area in Georgia, I could charge a very good rate. I plan to go straight from school to going to trainings to work with my e file (Erica’s ATA), to training with the company I plan use to hard gel from and basically making sure I can provide an amazing experience from the get go. Not to mention, I have a few connections that give me a little bit of a leg up.
My thing is even $27,120 for 1 year times that by say 5 is 135,600 your at least a thousand air so it's not to bad but like u said that would be a full booking even to make half of that isn't bad
On my first month with zero experience I made almost 5k in an Asian salon doing only pedicures. My wife makes over 10k but she has been doing it for almost a year.
That’s good $! Did you start as an employee or on your own?
@@MrCarguy427 No employee, during the summer it's normal to make this much in a busy salon. I'm in the lower side because I just started every one in my salon makes alot more.
That's honestly more than I make and I am a college grad. I've wanted to do nails forever. 26k a year I couldn't even live on though. I think many nail techs under report income.
What city ?
Wow thats good money! Is that 5k with tip included?
Great breakdown! I'd also add that charging for nail art can really make a big difference. Even if your basic gel mani is $30, making an extra $5-10 per service in nail art can bump your pay up!
Nail art can definitely be a great way to earn somer extra income! It does add extra time so someone would just need to make sure they're charging accordingly. 💗
This is a good breakdown for folks. I want to offer, too, that I see a lot of nail techs deciding not to offer pedicures. I get it, not everyone likes feet or has a setup that is ergonomic for their body, but I think you're just leaving money on the table by not offering them. If you offer solutions to people that relieve them of pain or discomfort, A) that's really rewarding and B) people will pay a bunch of money for that. There is money in feet!
I agree, I think it can be a really great source of income if it’s something you enjoy! ☺️🙌🏻
If you’re doing full sets of anything (gel/acrylic) and only charging 50$ that’s on the very low side of the spectrum. 30$ for a single color gel polish natural nail manicure is also very low. I recommend doing your research into what other salons are charging and be sure to add for art, glitter, length, encapsulation etc.
Yes so true! In small towns/area though those could be average prices. I wasn’t necessarily saying those had to be the prices of services, but just using an example of what service could take an hour, and how much you could be making per hour.
Thank you for giving a more realistic outlook on nail tech income and expenses.
This was super helpful! I recently lost my job and have been thinking of another avenue. I have been doing my own nails for about 3 years now and it's constantly on my mind to do them! I appreciate your breakdown on this potential, it's really helpful!
I’m so glad it was helpful! It’s a great career if you know how to run it like a business ☺️
@@NailsByKatieDutra yeah I definatly have some passion with it but am on the fence because obviously if i take my hobby to the next level, I want to make money too so I'm super conflicted, plus I don't want to end up not enjoying it layer down the line.
Even though im about to start doing nails i plan on have a side hustle. Always keep more than one income
This was the most informative video on nail tech income that I’ve ever watched. Thank you
Yes!! That’s what I was hoping for ☺️ thank you!
This was very informative, thank you!!! I want to be a nail tech, but I work as a registered nurse, which is a vastly different career, so I needed this video to help translate!
Glad it was helpful!
Yup I graduated with a BA and work for a tribe. I've wanted to do nails for years and am still considering it.
I’m a nurse as well, I did it! I got my cosmetology license and love being in the shop. Things to consider as nurses we are trained to be more type A at work. In the shop you have to be able to flow with no shows and lots of unproductive time as you wait to build a clientele. Once you have regulars things feel much more structured. I still can see pros to clocking in, but for me the pros out weigh the cons. Good luck deciding
I think it’s more common for the employee to get 60%… That’s my situation and that’s what I was offered at other salons as well. I would hate to only get 40%! But I’m definitely looking forward switching to booth-rent when I have a full clientele. I appreciate the video, thank you!!
In both of my commission situations the employee made less than the salon ☺️ Which I understand because the salon has all of the expenses. I did not have to purchase or supply anything. If you’re getting 60% then that is very good!
Well said! Thanks for all the information! First year of being a nail tech this helps a bunch!
You got this! Thanks for watching 😊
Katie, this video was so well thought out and informative. Thank you for taking the time to create and produce this topic piece. Great job!!!
You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
This was very realistic and informative. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for keepin it real. As you said, its easy to see it on paper and get overly excited. 🌸☺
Absolutely!!
Such a great video! Nails are art and having a passion to make beautiful nails can go hand in hand with earning a great living.
Agreed! If you are passionate, you will go far ☺️❤️
I can do this job for free ! That how much I love what I do🥰 all my life I do nails ( one of the best per customers review in city) I charge $80 per set and lots of produce I make myself :))
Every nail tech should take the Boss Your Salon course by Maddi Cook. It changed my income completely. I see so many nail techs undercharging.
Thanks for sharing!!
Great tips Katie! Thanks for making this video❤️
Thanks for watching! ❤️
So informative!!! Thank u
For me marketing and getting consistent clients is the challenge.
I am currently going to school so I can get my license and because I live in the Atlanta area in Georgia, I could charge a very good rate. I plan to go straight from school to going to trainings to work with my e file (Erica’s ATA), to training with the company I plan use to hard gel from and basically making sure I can provide an amazing experience from the get go. Not to mention, I have a few connections that give me a little bit of a leg up.
That’s awesome! You’re on the right track! 👏🏻👏🏻
I’m in Atlanta as well wanting to become a licensed nail tech. What school do you attend?
@@Joygapeach27 Lovett Beauty School. It’s the cheapest one you’ll find.
I livE in Austin a basic gel manicure 💅 at. Local nail salon cost between 45 and 60 for dip powder plus tip
So pretty 🥰 thanks for the video
must have for beginners pls
My thing is even $27,120 for 1 year times that by say 5 is 135,600 your at least a thousand air so it's not to bad but like u said that would be a full booking even to make half of that isn't bad
How is your neck after doing nails for ten years? I’ve been wanting to get into doing nails
My neck is fine but you have to invest in a good setup for your desk/chair!
What about expenses that can be written off which makes the taxes owed less?
I did calculate the taxes on the amount after expenses. Of course what’s owed will be slightly different for each person depending on many factors.
If you get paid hourly, I instead can work any job. The nail tech gets paid for their talent, and everyone has different skills.
I think you may have missed the point.
You have to pay income tax on your tips as well.
Yes! I did mention the tip amounts would be before taxes ☺️
Lol
where she live? In US?
Yes
Not true..
I spoke from my own experiences so yes, everything I stated was true.
The nail tech get paid 60%, not 40%.
Every salon is different, I was paid 40% at one salon and even less at another.