mgloverfam
Well-Known Member
What is a major challenge to you as a nail tech?
Is it:
1.The growth and existence of Non-Standard Salons?
2.Not having enough Nail shows/education classes close to where you live?
3.Finding a salon that is right for you?
4.Where/How to get new clients?
5.Keeping up with all the new products?
6.Lack of quality schools/Trainings?
7.Being bad mouthed by a client?
8.Being bad mouthed by another nail tech?
For me, I'm not really bothered by NSS because I don't consider myself in the same class (quality wise) as them. They are not my competition, and they aren't yours either! And I think that consumers today have access to more information than ever, so MOST clients should know better than t go to these places, and should not be so cheap.
I do hate that even though I live in the third largest city in the U.S, all nail shows and trainings are always held in the outskirts (far suburbs) of the city. I wonder if it's more expensive for these companies to hold their trainings in the inner city? Classes are hardly ever within my area.
I HAVE found a salon that is right for me (Thank God!). I'm happy that I didn't have to "salon-hop" to find the right match for me. I know some techs that go from salon to salon, and never sit still long enough to build a clientelle. I know my goals, and where I work is NOT the final stop for me. It's a stepping stone to something better, and I pray that that BETTER is coming really soon...LOL!
I'm fortunate that my job handles all Advertising and Marketing (and they spend a loooot of money on it!), and all I have to do is show up, get my schedule, do my clients, and go home. I am considered an employee, so there are rules that I have to follow. But I'm pretty happy.
It can be overwhelming trying to keep up with all the new products that come out, so I regard them with a careful eye. Otherwise I'd be broke! And stuck with a bunch of stuff I don't want! LOL!! I'll pretty much only try something if I hear other techs raving about it. I like to use things that make my job easier.
I do Believe that there is a SERIOUS lack of good Nail schools. I see some techs coming out, and not knowing much of anything. And if nothing else, they teach you the "book" and how to pass the test, which is important, but not how to get on in a real "salon" atmosphere. JMHO. Maybe you all had some great teachers in beauty school, I did, but there was still so much I didn't know.
I don't worry about being bad mouthed because I know that you can't please everybody. Some people just aren't going to be happy no matter what you do, and I'd rather those people go somewhere else. I've heard horrible stories about techs that I know are REALLY good, and vice versa, so it's sometimes a case of "disgruntled client".
I'm done ranting, it's your turn to share. What are some challenges for you? If I missed some points, please feel free to throw yours in.
*hugs*
Is it:
1.The growth and existence of Non-Standard Salons?
2.Not having enough Nail shows/education classes close to where you live?
3.Finding a salon that is right for you?
4.Where/How to get new clients?
5.Keeping up with all the new products?
6.Lack of quality schools/Trainings?
7.Being bad mouthed by a client?
8.Being bad mouthed by another nail tech?
For me, I'm not really bothered by NSS because I don't consider myself in the same class (quality wise) as them. They are not my competition, and they aren't yours either! And I think that consumers today have access to more information than ever, so MOST clients should know better than t go to these places, and should not be so cheap.
I do hate that even though I live in the third largest city in the U.S, all nail shows and trainings are always held in the outskirts (far suburbs) of the city. I wonder if it's more expensive for these companies to hold their trainings in the inner city? Classes are hardly ever within my area.
I HAVE found a salon that is right for me (Thank God!). I'm happy that I didn't have to "salon-hop" to find the right match for me. I know some techs that go from salon to salon, and never sit still long enough to build a clientelle. I know my goals, and where I work is NOT the final stop for me. It's a stepping stone to something better, and I pray that that BETTER is coming really soon...LOL!
I'm fortunate that my job handles all Advertising and Marketing (and they spend a loooot of money on it!), and all I have to do is show up, get my schedule, do my clients, and go home. I am considered an employee, so there are rules that I have to follow. But I'm pretty happy.
It can be overwhelming trying to keep up with all the new products that come out, so I regard them with a careful eye. Otherwise I'd be broke! And stuck with a bunch of stuff I don't want! LOL!! I'll pretty much only try something if I hear other techs raving about it. I like to use things that make my job easier.
I do Believe that there is a SERIOUS lack of good Nail schools. I see some techs coming out, and not knowing much of anything. And if nothing else, they teach you the "book" and how to pass the test, which is important, but not how to get on in a real "salon" atmosphere. JMHO. Maybe you all had some great teachers in beauty school, I did, but there was still so much I didn't know.
I don't worry about being bad mouthed because I know that you can't please everybody. Some people just aren't going to be happy no matter what you do, and I'd rather those people go somewhere else. I've heard horrible stories about techs that I know are REALLY good, and vice versa, so it's sometimes a case of "disgruntled client".
I'm done ranting, it's your turn to share. What are some challenges for you? If I missed some points, please feel free to throw yours in.
*hugs*