Did I do the right thing? - Page 2

beautyathome · 21-07-08, 09:17 PM

i personally don't charge family. Why don't you tell her to buy the solution and you put it on her and that will be her solution then. Then she can have as many as she wanted. and that way your not using your solutions. Just a thought.

Gelly · 21-07-08, 09:25 PM

I do family treatments for cost price.

I would have let her pay me later, especially if I thought she was likely to bring me future business.

redsadie · 21-07-08, 09:59 PM

OKAY, OKAY!!!! You've beaten me into submission

I like this idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebeautiful

If I were in your position, I would compromise with her (ever the peace maker) and ask her to get two bookings from her friends, colleagues, neighbours and as a thank you do her treatment free.

I also like this idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by beautyathome

i personally don't charge family. Why don't you tell her to buy the solution and you put it on her and that will be her solution then. Then she can have as many as she wanted. and that way your not using your solutions. Just a thought.

I also like this idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tans&Hands

we have an understanding that she only comes into the salon when I'm free and if I get a client walk-in whilst she's having her nails done etc I go help the client and she waits until I'm finished before returning to her

HTH x

And I also like this idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by adelekeegan1

I would do my sister for free but she insists on at least covering my costs - works for us.

Oh, which one!!?? Or a combination of them all

I could ask her for a couple of referrals, she can buy her very own bottle of tanning solution, cover my costs for my waxing and when I finally do acrylics, she can come into the salon, I'll do them for her for free but if I get a paying client walk in, she'll have to wait, either that or I do them for her at home.

Hmmm, sounds confusing. I think I'll have to sit down and work it out with her and come to a compromise.

Thanks for all your input guys. xx

beautynails · 22-07-08, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsadie

Hi girls, thanks for your replies

I left it at that, once I had posted, to see what she would say. She was out fishing and about 5 minutes later txt me to say she had caught a Bass. Bit random I know, but it meant that she had taken what I'd said on board and didn't hold it against me!

She's asked me today if I will wax her 1/2 leg and then tan her ready for this weekend, and she said, 'Of course I'll pay you'! Too bloomin right she will, I haven't done this training just to give freebies or put it on tick, even for my sister!

Ooh, I seem mean sometimes, lol!

I don't think you're mean at all. I think congratulations are in order. Well done to you.

Anyone that thinks she's harsh just have a look at how many threads are on her about family/friends taking the P*** and expecting treatments/products for free.

IMHO you have now set a precident, your sister knows she cant take advantage of you and will respect your business.

It's not like she misses out...................she still gets treatments cheaper then if she went elsewhere and you're not out of pocket.

beautynails · 22-07-08, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsadie

Oh, which one!!?? Or a combination of them all

I could ask her for a couple of referrals, she can buy her very own bottle of tanning solution, cover my costs for my waxing and when I finally do acrylics, she can come into the salon, I'll do them for her for free but if I get a paying client walk in, she'll have to wait, either that or I do them for her at home.

Hmmm, sounds confusing. I think I'll have to sit down and work it out with her and come to a compromise.

Thanks for all your input guys. xx

You could always just give her a percentage discount. Keep it simple IMO.