squeakydee
Well-Known Member
Sorry to offoad, I need a bit of a rant and a moan
One of my gorgeous ladies came for her nails this morning and we were discussing her poor father's alzheimers condition which had deteriorated. I have been doing her nails for years and remember when her father had been initially diagnosed, he was so young, only in his 60's.
Her phone had been ringing constantly towards the end of her appointment and she chose to ignore it (I'm quite flexible about clients taking the odd call when I'm working). Just as we finished, her phone rang again and it was her husband telling her that her father had just passed away.
Poor Sue, she was absolutely beside herself with grief. I cried too, it was so awful. I can't hep but feel guilty that she with me when she heard, although my husband said at least she was with someone and not on her own.
There is so much more to being a nail tech or beauty therapist, especially if you run your own business. Not only do you have to be at the top of your game to stay ahead of the competition, but you have to be ready for every possible situation that is thrown at you and know how to deal with it. One minute my client and I were having a great chat, the next, she was devastated at the news she had just received.
Some people may still believe that our profession is 'for those who can't do anything else' (I get that feeling sometimes when I'm asked what I do), but if those people spent just a few days sitting my side of the nail table, they wouldn't be quite so quick to judge. I love my work, I care about my clients and I'm damned proud of what I do!
Sorry, a bit emotional today I guess, too many things going on at once.
Have a great weekend everyone xx
One of my gorgeous ladies came for her nails this morning and we were discussing her poor father's alzheimers condition which had deteriorated. I have been doing her nails for years and remember when her father had been initially diagnosed, he was so young, only in his 60's.
Her phone had been ringing constantly towards the end of her appointment and she chose to ignore it (I'm quite flexible about clients taking the odd call when I'm working). Just as we finished, her phone rang again and it was her husband telling her that her father had just passed away.
Poor Sue, she was absolutely beside herself with grief. I cried too, it was so awful. I can't hep but feel guilty that she with me when she heard, although my husband said at least she was with someone and not on her own.
There is so much more to being a nail tech or beauty therapist, especially if you run your own business. Not only do you have to be at the top of your game to stay ahead of the competition, but you have to be ready for every possible situation that is thrown at you and know how to deal with it. One minute my client and I were having a great chat, the next, she was devastated at the news she had just received.
Some people may still believe that our profession is 'for those who can't do anything else' (I get that feeling sometimes when I'm asked what I do), but if those people spent just a few days sitting my side of the nail table, they wouldn't be quite so quick to judge. I love my work, I care about my clients and I'm damned proud of what I do!
Sorry, a bit emotional today I guess, too many things going on at once.
Have a great weekend everyone xx