I love watching these videos, they are always so helpful for new nail techs like me. I was wondering if you all could do a video discussing nail diseases and disorders, how you go about services on specific nails, and overall how you handle damaged nails!
I was just curious, as you are a new Nail Tech have you been properly trained/completed certificates? As everything that you’re asking is what is taught when you study to become a Nail Technician. I hope you don’t mind me asking I know it’s different everywhere, I live in Sydney, Australia and you need to be fully qualified to practice as a Nail Technician.
This is basic business equations that every single person needs to know about their business. Nails is a business, it's not a hobby so treat it that way. My manicures with no polish is $40 AUD. I do extensive cuticle work & skin polishing with bits so it's not a basic manicure, service runs for 50 min so its a luxe treatment. My nail art i charge in minute blocks e.g 5min $5, 15min $15, 60min $50, i find this to be the most equitable. Where i lose money is in my nail sculpting, it takes me about 2 - 2.5hrs start to finish charging $80 AUD for a short set. I am not phased in changing my prices as i get quicker with every single set & over time my bottom line will increase. I know exactly how much im spending on products for each set. I charge my worth & what the industry as a whole deserves.
This video is fantastic! Thank you! We live in a world where there’s a Nail Bar on every corner so Nail Technicians tend to be hesitant to set there prices ‘too high’ due to the competition. I was like that for the first 2-3 years of trading but once I started looking at my overheads I realised I was basically working for free! I pushed myself to better my skill set and realised that I am worth what I want to charge, I use top quality products and provide the best service possible and clients notice these things. This is something every Nail Tech should do especially when you’re starting out and you get hit spending big dollars all at once. I always ask anyone in the beauty industry who own their own salon/rent a space what do they believe they should be making per hour/taking home? If you know your providing a top quality service and you work your butt off 5-6 days a week you should be comfortable financially it’s the least you deserve. Again thank you for all your 10/10 content I absolutely love it!
It is a useful exercise for anyone, not just those who are self employed. Years ago, when I was a young mother, I was working outside the home too. It was ok not being a high earner, as my husband earned enough to support us - but, by the time school holidays came around, I did some calculations. Because of the cost of childcare, travel to work, clothes for work etc, working was costing me money. I actually gave up working because i was better off NOT working! You have to be getting well above minimum wage, just to cover childcare, unless you have relatives to do it for free.
I’m in U.S and just started and sculpting is eating up most of my service time. Saying that I def don’t go below a set price and am getting better too. I’m getting disciplined to use my inventory, so that, I’m not having to spend (as)much to create that margin. And until I get quick enough to handle 3 clients per day (goals) that’s what I have to do. I’m still new with only couple years in with practically zero prior experience and it’s tough getting through these awkward stages. I def feel pressure that I maybe shouldn’t charge as much bc I AM slower than my colleagues, but I am within market range and could go higher. I always charge higher than lower and just have to stay patient and inspired and disciplined then in due time I’ll get there!! I am considering an accountant as I am not good at this type of stuff and want to develop good habits out the gate. Thanks for such great topics ❤️❤️❤️
For all my services I do not go below $35 for I have make that . Home services I charge $35 on top of my service cost for $15 for setup and $20 for travel.
Personally I have found that you get what you pay for when it comes to buying products. Things such as your acrylic brush, monomer, acrylic powders, hard gel, gel colours, files, dehydrator, primer, nail tips or nail forms are the products you want to buy that are the best quality. I’ve learnt my lesson trying inexpensive products and I’ve ended up hating them only to then spend more money to buy better quality products. Things used for nail art like stamping plates, glitters, chrome powders ect you can get away with spending a little less by finding stuff on Amazon. It’s also beneficial as you can practice your nail art and know that you haven’t broke the bank buying those products - I hope that’s helped! 🙂
I was wondering if you could discuss the differences in becoming a nail tech in different states? I am in Michigan.. also what is the deal with at home nail techs? Are they legitimate or legal and what’s your opinions if they are licensed working from home vs unlicensed
What about the cost of the products you make by doing your own nails and the practice hand ? I'm changing my nails every week to show my customers what I can do. And also to practice, practice and practice.
I'm so confused. How do you manage 14 clients a day? Acrylic clients. Soak off and new set 1h30-2h or fill 45m-1h. I'm not working right now with covid but want to get back into it. When I was fully booked everyday I managed 4-5 a day
Once you put a full set on a client, you don't need to take it off unless there is major lifting. You would just continue to fill them. Tracey can do fills in 30-45 mins, varying if it's solid color or designs. Which is why having the conversation with clients before hand about what they want is so important. Also, letting them know if they come in wanting something completely different than what was discussed that you may not be able to do that because of how you book your day. Our real time playlist is a great resource to see how Tracey works: ruclips.net/p/PLbrhuNO154v0p9T9BWpV7V-USnMwIFmqN
Question; Do you charge your client for removing nails after couple of refills for a new set? ( your work, your refills) and if it's yes, how much do you charge?
I love watching these videos, they are always so helpful for new nail techs like me. I was wondering if you all could do a video discussing nail diseases and disorders, how you go about services on specific nails, and overall how you handle damaged nails!
I was just curious, as you are a new Nail Tech have you been properly trained/completed certificates? As everything that you’re asking is what is taught when you study to become a Nail Technician. I hope you don’t mind me asking I know it’s different everywhere, I live in Sydney, Australia and you need to be fully qualified to practice as a Nail Technician.
This is basic business equations that every single person needs to know about their business. Nails is a business, it's not a hobby so treat it that way. My manicures with no polish is $40 AUD. I do extensive cuticle work & skin polishing with bits so it's not a basic manicure, service runs for 50 min so its a luxe treatment. My nail art i charge in minute blocks e.g 5min $5, 15min $15, 60min $50, i find this to be the most equitable. Where i lose money is in my nail sculpting, it takes me about 2 - 2.5hrs start to finish charging $80 AUD for a short set. I am not phased in changing my prices as i get quicker with every single set & over time my bottom line will increase. I know exactly how much im spending on products for each set. I charge my worth & what the industry as a whole deserves.
You guys are the best, thank you for sharing all this valuable information!!!
This video is fantastic! Thank you! We live in a world where there’s a Nail Bar on every corner so Nail Technicians tend to be hesitant to set there prices ‘too high’ due to the competition. I was like that for the first 2-3 years of trading but once I started looking at my overheads I realised I was basically working for free! I pushed myself to better my skill set and realised that I am worth what I want to charge, I use top quality products and provide the best service possible and clients notice these things. This is something every Nail Tech should do especially when you’re starting out and you get hit spending big dollars all at once. I always ask anyone in the beauty industry who own their own salon/rent a space what do they believe they should be making per hour/taking home? If you know your providing a top quality service and you work your butt off 5-6 days a week you should be comfortable financially it’s the least you deserve. Again thank you for all your 10/10 content I absolutely love it!
It is a useful exercise for anyone, not just those who are self employed. Years ago, when I was a young mother, I was working outside the home too. It was ok not being a high earner, as my husband earned enough to support us - but, by the time school holidays came around, I did some calculations. Because of the cost of childcare, travel to work, clothes for work etc, working was costing me money. I actually gave up working because i was better off NOT working! You have to be getting well above minimum wage, just to cover childcare, unless you have relatives to do it for free.
14 clients a day?! WTH wish I did I’m lucky to have 2 🥺
I'm in a salon as an employee and I'm stuck in that problem too no matter how much I get out there and try to bring people in.
Could you guys do a video on length I know some techs say the longer the nails the more you charge...
I’m in U.S and just started and sculpting is eating up most of my service time. Saying that I def don’t go below a set price and am getting better too. I’m getting disciplined to use my inventory, so that, I’m not having to spend (as)much to create that margin. And until I get quick enough to handle 3 clients per day (goals) that’s what I have to do. I’m still new with only couple years in with practically zero prior experience and it’s tough getting through these awkward stages. I def feel pressure that I maybe shouldn’t charge as much bc I AM slower than my colleagues, but I am within market range and could go higher. I always charge higher than lower and just have to stay patient and inspired and disciplined then in due time I’ll get there!! I am considering an accountant as I am not good at this type of stuff and want to develop good habits out the gate. Thanks for such great topics ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve listened to this one 2 or 3 times! So great. I’m nervous about running my numbers! 🤦♀️
Such an important topic! Watching with my bed time tea this time normally its my morning coffee but I'm late !
For all my services I do not go below $35 for I have make that . Home services I charge $35 on top of my service cost for $15 for setup and $20 for travel.
Great job as usual. Thank you for sharing all this information.
I haven’t figured it out yet, because I just started nail school so I’m definitely not making money right now 😅
Yall I haven’t even started nail school yet and I’m over here crunching numbers on my calculator 😂😂😂😂
Always good to be prepared!
Thank you for making these videos
Good morning Youngnails. They have the best products and there teaching videos are amazing ever! ❤️💜💅🏽
aww thank you🥰
This is so helpful I am trying to start but I am scared because I have gotten a custom to a pay check.
Same but I only have one person and I’m charging $20 because I’m starting but no one wants to get their nails done with me
I have a question about buying reasonable products versus expensive products. Can you explain that more?
Product is product it cost money . it depends on what you think is expensive .
Personally I have found that you get what you pay for when it comes to buying products. Things such as your acrylic brush, monomer, acrylic powders, hard gel, gel colours, files, dehydrator, primer, nail tips or nail forms are the products you want to buy that are the best quality. I’ve learnt my lesson trying inexpensive products and I’ve ended up hating them only to then spend more money to buy better quality products. Things used for nail art like stamping plates, glitters, chrome powders ect you can get away with spending a little less by finding stuff on Amazon. It’s also beneficial as you can practice your nail art and know that you haven’t broke the bank buying those products - I hope that’s helped! 🙂
Thank you so much for this!!!!!
I was wondering if you could discuss the differences in becoming a nail tech in different states? I am in Michigan.. also what is the deal with at home nail techs? Are they legitimate or legal and what’s your opinions if they are licensed working from home vs unlicensed
great topics, we will let the team know!
What about the cost of the products you make by doing your own nails and the practice hand ? I'm changing my nails every week to show my customers what I can do. And also to practice, practice and practice.
it's just an investment you are putting into yourself. eventually you will be making enough money to not even think about it(:
@@youngnailsinc For sure 💪🏼 But can you put it in the tax refund ? That was more the question 😉
@@armineworld419 Yes as it is still product for your business. Think of it as a marketing cost.
@@Aname0w Thanks!
I'm so confused. How do you manage 14 clients a day? Acrylic clients. Soak off and new set 1h30-2h or fill 45m-1h. I'm not working right now with covid but want to get back into it. When I was fully booked everyday I managed 4-5 a day
Once you put a full set on a client, you don't need to take it off unless there is major lifting. You would just continue to fill them.
Tracey can do fills in 30-45 mins, varying if it's solid color or designs. Which is why having the conversation with clients before hand about what they want is so important. Also, letting them know if they come in wanting something completely different than what was discussed that you may not be able to do that because of how you book your day.
Our real time playlist is a great resource to see how Tracey works: ruclips.net/p/PLbrhuNO154v0p9T9BWpV7V-USnMwIFmqN
Question; Do you charge your client for removing nails after couple of refills for a new set? ( your work, your refills) and if it's yes, how much do you charge?
I always charge to remove a set. Especially when many salons don’t remove them.
I spend way too much and don’t charge enough but was doing ok until shutdown. 30% of my years long regulars never came back.
This was a GREAT video!
Cuando podrán enviar productos a México please
What insurance does everybody use?
Insurance for if u are booth renting?
If u r listed as an employee under their business?
14 clients a day? What services are you providing? I am a full time nail tech, I take a client almost hourly....
Awesome video!
Yess!!! ❤❤✊🏾👍🏾
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