Airbrush nail art... how popular is it?

[Gilly T]

I have just started a level 3 qualification at college and to my amazement we are going to learn how to use an airbrush. I knew we were going to cover a little nail art but apparently we need to know how to use an airbrush too. Now I know this won't make me an expert but I am quite keen to learn exactly how much in demand this service is?

I have seen some beautiful airbrush designs on here and in my workbook, internet etc., but I have to say it's probably not quite my cup of tea. What I am trying to do is try to understand exactly what is worth investing in. I gather the equipment is quite expensive, then training, paints etc., so I am wanting to know people's opinions.

Is this something worth looking into or is there not really a great demand for it? Also, if I was looking into buying an airbrush and compressor, how much (realistically) would I expect to pay for one?

What do you all think?

 

[katie1808]

I love airbrushing and get a lot of pleasuring seeing the end results. I paid around £70 for my compressor from Everything Airbrush they are very nice, offer quick delivery and will answer any questions via email, I'm always annoying them. I also bought my airbrush from them, they have the ones with the nice small cup so u can still see the nail while u r painting.

I have to say that I mainly airbrush my own nails, I find the compressor etc too heavy and bulky to take to clients, I'm mobile. However, if it is a special request I do take it but I charge £1.50 per nail for airbrushed nailart to cover the hassle of lugging it to the client.

Good luck with your course.

Katie

 

[Gilly T]

Well I guess that answers my question.. it doesn't seem to be worth investing in though really does it?

 

[TMOUSE]

i love airbrushing and the end result is a work of art. Airbrushing is very big where i live so 8 out of 10 people have it. It will last till the next rebalance if you put a good gel top coat on it.

 

[JackieMc]

It's very popular with my clients. My equipment has paid for itself many many times over and I'm constantly getting people in to train with me from all over Ireland and, surprisingly, a lot of people from the UK too!

I do find that these days most people like subtle designs, flowers and leaves and swirly tendrils and things in white and pastels, although I still have others who want wild and wacky, so I'm kept busy enough and I love it!

Jackie

 

[Gilly T]

So any ideas on the best equipment to buy for it.. not looking for cheap, cheap but not looking for the top of the range either?

 

[tracey louise]

i would definately try and do abit of reasearch about how popular airbrushing is in your area.
i live in kent and in my area its only popular with oriental salons and the people that go there for there nails to be done would go wheather they did airbrushing or not.
i for one havent had anyone even ask if i offer it but you may find where you live its more popular so i would say try and find out if there is any call for it.
you could always do abit of a survey just asking the clients you already have if they would ever be interested in having it and does it appeal to them and what do they think about it.xx

 

[Bev Rose]

I have only ever been asked for it once, that was from a new client who was sporting a set of typical NSS nails with the obligatory palm tree sprayed on.
The NSS in my area tend to use a torn up bus pass as a stencil to create the 'french' smile on top of their pink overlays.
Airbrushing when done right is a fab look, I've thought about doing it, but to be honest, I'd rather spend my hard earned cash in an area I know I would gain more clients from & get my existing clients to have.
I do do hand painted nail art & that seems to be sufficient for my client base.
If I was city based, then maybe it would be a different story.