More techs because of financial crisis?

[NoLimitNails]

Hi everyone.

Lately I have noticed that more and more new techs come on this site, or at least it looks like it for me...
(unfortunately a few of them don't want training, and just wanting to earn a bit of ekstra cash, but luckily not most of them!)

All of you old geeks, is this something that goes on from time to time, or is this because many people see nails as an easy thing to make a few ekstra on, now we are in these financial crisis times? Or is the newbie-number the same...

And you new guys is doing nails something you have thought about for a long time? or is it a new idea?

Just wondering as it can be hard starting up now, and I thought it looked like there were more new people....

 

[Violet Star]

Hi everyone.

Lately I have noticed that more and more new techs come on this site, or at least it looks like it for me...
(unfortunately a few of them don't want training, and just wanting to earn a bit of ekstra cash, but luckily not most of them!)

All of you old geeks, is this something that goes on from time to time, or is this because many people see nails as an easy thing to make a few ekstra on, now we are in these financial crisis times? Or is the newbie-number the same...

And you new guys is doing nails something you have thought about for a long time? or is it a new idea?

Just wondering as it can be hard starting up now, and I thought it looked like there were more new people....

Havent been on this site for long, but since i have been here i have also seen too many new members who dont want training or are already using nail products that they shouldnt be using and are looking for training - for me this is unacceptable and angers many of the professionals.

So im going to answer my new guys question - Nails is something i have thought about since i was 15 years old i started out in the beauty industry in 2007 with tanning then went onto manicure and pedicure and then lash and brow treatments. At the moment i eat, drink and sleep nails ( i even dream of me doing nails :lol I have practiced and practiced for my mani and pedi's to make sure i am upto scratch and build my confidence.
I am due to take my training later this month for gel nails and i cannot wait - i can contain myself :green:

But over the last year i have heard of/ met loads of nail techs who have training (including my sister) and plan to do nails once they complete their course and decide not to do it anymore :irked: It is hard work and takes so much graft and time to get to the top (even then your still learning) and this is something you have to know and take on board before you start training

 

[geeg]

Hi everyone.

Lately I have noticed that more and more new techs come on this site, or at least it looks like it for me...
(unfortunately a few of them don't want training, and just wanting to earn a bit of ekstra cash, but luckily not most of them!)

All of you old geeks, is this something that goes on from time to time, or is this because many people see nails as an easy thing to make a few ekstra on, now we are in these financial crisis times? Or is the newbie-number the same...

And you new guys is doing nails something you have thought about for a long time? or is it a new idea?

Just wondering as it can be hard starting now, and I thought it looked like there were more new people....

Depends on the college influx which happens about 2 times per year but
there is allot of interest at the moment I think as some are out of work etc. or wanting to make extra cash!! They will go the way the rest always go ... if they don't do it right with good training they will have wasted their money and get nowhere. I wouldn't concern yourself about it unduly.

 

[Violet Star]

Just to add i think way too many people think its easy to do nails like a 'hobby'- and when we say its far from it they dont really listen they think we say it for the sake of it.

Then they take their training only to realise its so hard

 

[wah-nails]

Everyone thinks I'm mad for opening a salon in the recession but nails is something I have been obsessed with since I was a kid, and I believe that people will not scrimp on the things that make them feel good. I also think that the lack of other openings/entertainment due to the recession will give me a lot of space to breathe in terms of getting some attention from the public.

I have never considered becoming a nail tech but once I get the salon open I intend on doing some professional training. (its just that all my time and money are spent getting it open!) I'm doing a basic manicure/pedicure training on the 27th, just to get myself immersed in the technical side as well as the business side but want to be able to cover everything in the future.

I'm also hoping that the recession means that I will find staff easily as people look for more part time work doing things they enjoy and thats flexible as I intend to be.

I think with a bit of common sense and drive, anyone can survive through the recession. Things are going to be tough for me for the next two months, financially and mentally, but I'm certain i'll reap the benefits this summer.

I also found out I was pregnant this week! Which makes me want to work even harder before all my morning sickness and tiredness kicks in!

 

[tigi]

I am fairly new and opne my salon in three weeks. I have spent 2.5K on training in nails and beauty therapy and plan to continue to train and learn throughout the next financial year.

What motivated me was that I always wanted to do this, at 17 i enquired and was told in no uncertain terms that I did not have the right peraonality or looks to be a beauty therapist.(no, I am not joking).

Over the years i did other jobs, had kids etc etc and was then made redundant in june last year. I decided it was a now or never time. I could have got another job, continued with already thriving wedding business OR I could do this too.

Here I am! Proud to be part of this salon geek community and proud to say that this business is thriving as much of my other one. its tiring, hard work and very draining, but I its want I want and I hope to still be here in 10years time (actually I hope to be rich beyond my wildest dreams in 10 years time with a successful wedding and beauty business! lol)

tigi
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[user 25446]

I'm not surprised to read that your business is thriving. I can read the passion in your post and I am sure your customers feel this commitment.

Good for you that you also understand the need for continuous education. Even the best nail techs can learn something new.

Super attitude!

 

[tigi]

Bob, thats so nice of you to say that! thank you. I suppose I just want people to know that us newbies are listening, learning and taking on board what your experienced techs are telling us.
I wanted to put a differnet perspective on why some people now there is a recession on are trying out their dreams anf re training. mabye they feel like me, thats it now or never!

I love to learn, I will always consider myself a student in whatever i do. I will only be able to offer my clients the best i can, if i can be the best i can be.(if that makes sense)

tigi
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[Jaxtaylor]

I've been in the business for 15 years, and my dad has been doing it for 22 years now. There's always been a certain amount of wannabe techs with no formal training coming and going, and it does annoy me!

I can't tell you how many people i've spoken to over the years who have said they would never have any type of nail enhancement as they found it hurts too much, or how many new clients have come to the salon with their nails in shreds.

There are so many qualifications / schools / courses - unless they've seen a technician's work, the client really can't know what they're letting themself in for.

 

[Violet Star]

Ive just been thinking - Perhaps there should be a law or a strict requirement that every nail technician HAS TO show their qualification certificate before any nail treatment is carried out so the client is not in any possible danger of getting their nails ruined or any other reaction.

 

[user 25446]

How are they able to buy the material? In Sweden no supplier will sell to you until they have seen your diploma.

 

[user 25446]

Ive just been thinking - Perhaps there should be a law or a strict requirement that every nail technician HAS TO show their qualification certificate before any nail treatment is carried out so the client is not in any possible danger of getting their nails ruined or any other reaction.

The problem is educating the clients to ask, especially if it's their first time to have nails. In the US every tech has to be state licensed, but apparently some non-standard salons find ways around this.

Iryna had her nails done in the US in January - she didn't have a 100 VAC lamp so had to go to a salon. The nail tech serviced two clients at the same time and used the same files! Iryna was not a happy bunny. The nails were very thick too.

 

[Violet Star]

They buy the materials on the dreaded Ebay as the sellers on there dont seem to realise that if these products were meant to be available to the public then they would sell them in Superdrug or Boots.

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