Just did my first client. It went well...I think. Although I felt so uncomfortable when she was looking at her nails at the end, inspecting them! I just have a really uncomfortable feeling and guilt for taking her money! I did shellac, and I don't think they were 100% perfect, but I feel I should not be charging if they are not 100%. I remember when I first started a couple of years ago, I only done about 8 people (l&p) and every time I left I felt like this. Do you know what I mean? How long 'til you feel normal after you have done a treatment? And satisfied that you deserved that money? Hope this makes sense!
Just did my first client!
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geeg
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Come on Faye,
You are not perfect, I am not perfect and no one is perfect!
I started my nail business 3 days after my training!! Do you think I was perfect? I'm not perfect now. We thought they looked great and that is what mattered, but judging by my standard today?? They were a long way from perfect love.
If you have done a good job, and i'm sure you have ... it is after all a polish application so don't over think it ... the client will be happy and you can wait for the praise and the clients to follow.
Congratulations.
You are right Geeg, I am totally over thinking it! :biggrin: and I know it can't really be perfect, but I just felt a bit paranoid while she was inspecting them! She did say, I'll see you again on the way out and asked if I had a price list! She never said anything bad at all but I can't help thinking she was just being polite!! Oh well time will tell! Roll on my next two clients tomorrow! :wink2:
Thanks for the aftercare too - she got one of them x
Thanks for the aftercare too - she got one of them x
mixnmatch1
Well-Known Member
hi,it sounds like you done well,especially if she asked for a price list and said she will see you again,good sign.
dont be too hard on your self,well done and good luck
dont be too hard on your self,well done and good luck
The fact that you take your work so personally is a fantastic sign and my respect goes to you for that. I obviously have no idea if you did a good or bad job but I remember when I 1st started. I was paranoid about doing nails. I asked the salon owner to give me some pointers and after I painted her nails she told me they were good and then gave me some of the best advice ever.
She said 'A client come to you for a beter job than she can do herself at home.'
I would like to think I exceed that now but it was a very good place for me to start. Keep up the same work ethic you have now and you will do fantastic.
xx
Mummyholly
Member
Well done, I still get worried now that my client might not be happy but they keep coming back so i must be doing something right....
pinkgirlie
Well-Known Member
I feel totally like you, after everything I do! I love what I do and feel bad about asking for money! I totally know where you are coming from x
gr8nailz
Well-Known Member
I've been doing nails for a while. To this day when I do a manicure and the client sits and examines her nails, I still feel a twinge in my stomach. But it's different as your confidence builds. After a while when you feel that twinge, it's only for a second and then you think, "I rocked that manicure!"
Reading this has just settled a whole load of nerves for me for when I start up in a few months time
Congratulations on your first client violet, may you have every success
xx
