Ok, so I have just this minute signed up to Salon Geek because it seems to be a useful place to get some advice!
I am 20 years old and hoping to start up a mobile nail business as soon as I pass my driving test. I am already mani & pedi qualified and looking to also go on a course for OPI Gels as my basic start up qualifications (may look into acrylics at a later date). I want to do mobile as I still live with my parents so I'm not able to run a salon from there (Mum already runs podiatry business from home so no room!) Also planning on going to university September next year so hoping this is something I can do to earn money on the side while I study and I can perhaps work in a salon part time when I'm more confident. Hoping I'll get business from my mum's clients and I live in a fairly wealthy area where people may have disposable income to spend on nails!
Just wanted a few bits of advice, firstly general tips on mobile salons, car/business insurance and lots of practical advice such as where to do it etc (heard ironing board is good if you don't want to invest in a table!) Secondly, is OPI Gels a good choice? I've heard a lot of bad things from people who have had Shellac done. I have a huge collection of regular polish and I love OPI but not so keen on CND Vinylux.
Thirdly, individual services I would like to offer are nail art and also a growth plan to help people grow their natural nails as this is something I know a lot about. Anybody found this to be successful?
Sorry for the long post, I don't know how this works and setting up a business is scary so need all the help I can get!!
I am 20 years old and hoping to start up a mobile nail business as soon as I pass my driving test. I am already mani & pedi qualified and looking to also go on a course for OPI Gels as my basic start up qualifications (may look into acrylics at a later date). I want to do mobile as I still live with my parents so I'm not able to run a salon from there (Mum already runs podiatry business from home so no room!) Also planning on going to university September next year so hoping this is something I can do to earn money on the side while I study and I can perhaps work in a salon part time when I'm more confident. Hoping I'll get business from my mum's clients and I live in a fairly wealthy area where people may have disposable income to spend on nails!
Just wanted a few bits of advice, firstly general tips on mobile salons, car/business insurance and lots of practical advice such as where to do it etc (heard ironing board is good if you don't want to invest in a table!) Secondly, is OPI Gels a good choice? I've heard a lot of bad things from people who have had Shellac done. I have a huge collection of regular polish and I love OPI but not so keen on CND Vinylux.
Thirdly, individual services I would like to offer are nail art and also a growth plan to help people grow their natural nails as this is something I know a lot about. Anybody found this to be successful?
Sorry for the long post, I don't know how this works and setting up a business is scary so need all the help I can get!!