Bit of a rant: what are "cheap nails"?

[Julie-Liz]

Hi geeks, but random really I have had a few people message my personal Facebook profile simply saying "do u do cheap nails?"
Does it bother anyone else when they get this? (If anyone else has these requests that is) Or am I a bit strange? I understand with it being Xmas people might want to try n save their cash so bargain hunt or be feeling the pinch but I just wonder what they are expecting in response, or from the actual service.

I don't even know if my reply was any good but I said "I'm sorry, but if you wanted to book an appointment before the new year I am fully booked at this time. Thanks, Julie" it's true I am not able to fit anyone in, with the kids off school and husband flat out working I'm struggling to find time. I still felt a bit confused by the question lol.
Cheers for reading xx

 

[jojo77]

I personally find it offensive . I had a woman Saturday question the price of an eyebrow wax £5 as across the road is £3. 50 . Told her to go across the road lol .

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[blossom]

i would just reply no i dont do cheap nails, but i do natural looking good quality nails using genuine top products. i actually start ads sometimes with "im not the cheapest but ..." and cheapskates avoid me but it does attract a better quality client.

 

[Hairflair'xo]

I would just reply that your fully booked until so and so date, and include your price list for future reference, it is annoying getting asked this, I do sympathise with people feeling the pinch but you need to make a living too xxx

 

[pure]

I would have replied...
I don't do cheap nails however I do provide great nails, which is why I am now fully booked until the new year :green:

 

[LFBB]

I'm just about to post this pic on my Facebook page showing clients what can happen when you choose cheap nails!

I too have been asked if I do cheap nails or been told that another salon is £5 cheaper than me!

I would much rather attract the sort of clientele that appreciates quality treatments than the bargain hunters.

Hopefully this will educate people of the dangers that can arise.

 

[Julie-Liz]

Thank you for the replies, I did tell them I was fully booked and left it at that. You can see that I use NSi and Shellac on my Facebook page, but to a non-pro it might not mean a thing I suppose. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it offensive, felt like one of those people who sells counterfeit goods out of a car boot when they asked lol!

I hate when they question your prices, they will be bartering next lol.

That picture is absolutely terrifying. I'm sure it will get the message across. 😕

 

[Angelaznailz]

LFBB
Those are absolutely the worst nails I've ever seen 😳🙈
The nail tech should be shot

 

[JulesLondon]

When I started up and someone questioned my prices (subtly or not) I used to try and encourage them to come in somehow or another. Now if they say they'd rather go somewhere else/it's too expensive I say 'No problem. Here's my price list for future reference. Many thanks.' If they're not willing to pay for therapist knowledge and quality treatments that's fine by me!!

 

[LFBB]

LFBB
Those are absolutely the worst nails I've ever seen 😳🙈
The nail tech should be shot

I know! I actually decided against posting that picture on my page. Although I want to educate people, at the same time time I don't want to scare the life out of them in the process! I'm going to try and find something less terrifying to get the message across!