Wondering about getting into Nails....

[JuJu@MB&S]

Hi Guys

Wonder if you wonderful geeks can help me... I'm currently studying/finishing up on the body side of things, massage, waxing etc... And I am wondering about entering the world of nails to...

Having looked into training I have an idea on the costs involved in training to be a nail tech, but I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea on the start up costs with doing the nail tech work itself (i.e. all the equipment you use, need) so that I can decide whether to get started now, or wait a while until the business build up and I have a bit of money to invest again..

Also, as a bonus question, I've heard a lot of chat about Gel Toes lately which sound great... If you are a qualified Nail Tech can you offer this, or is there another course you need to go on for Gel Toes?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

:hug: J Xx

 

[Doorie]

here, you don't even need to be qualified to do nails...

anyway.

we suggest our clients to have like CHF 70'000.- to build their business. this includes everything, for a year. as then you have some money coming in.
these 70'000 are not the amount of money you have to pay "like that", you have like 10'000 for the products/equipment, then you have the rent, the income, and so on.

I'm too bad at converting in £ but 1£ - 2.5 CHF (more or less of course, but just to give you an idea)

so it can be a plus for you but imo you should stick to what you enjoy most, and if you open something, a beauty center or whatever, hire someone who is fully qualified and will do nails 100%.

 

[sj1973]

here, you don't even need to be qualified to do nails..

Around here you DO need to be qualified to be a nail tech if you want insurance and a place to work.....

If you did not need to be qualified then so many people would do it with out a qualification......which some do ,then regret it.

 

[annemac]

Hi,
I love doing nails, I am still training and so far I have spend about £2000. There is more training I want to do, so you are always spending something, but it is worth the investment. I know I have come into the business late in life and wished I had found it earlier. But I was always a bit of a tomboy but now I am very happy in life and job at last. lol

 

[JuJu@MB&S]

Brilliant, thanks for your input guys :0)

Wow, £2000 so far!! I think I might have to put it on the back burner for a bit and just concentrate on trying to make a bit of money on what I've done so far and then invest further...

AnneMac, I'm 32 and been stuck in IT for 14 years, I've been training for the last 2 years in evenings and weekends in Hypnotherapy, Massage and now embarking on Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure and facials, wish I'd have stuck with my initial dream of doing the beauty straight from school, but circumstances unfortunately took me elsewhere, hopefully like you I will be happy in life and job soon too!! Gutted it took me so long to start, but v excited about the future

J Xx

 

[annemac]

Same here, I never thought I would find a job I love but I was wrong. Good luck in the future.

 

[Gilly T]

Hi
It sounded so familiar when I was reading your post. I'm 42 and have spent the last four years re-training to be a trainer/assesor to find myself unhappy in my work. Then I made the decision to go for what I've wanted to do for so many years and be a nail technician. I'm doing my VTCT Manicure/Pedicure now and am going to start the Technician qual in September. I can completely agree with you about the excitement.. I really can't wait. Really nice to hear from someone in a similar position as me.

Gillian x

 

[Doorie]

Around here you DO need to be qualified to be a nail tech if you want insurance and a place to work.....

If you did not need to be qualified then so many people would do it with out a qualification......which some do ,then regret it.

I am qualified so I know what a PITA it is to have "them" around..


and no one understands my choice of bein a nail tech now, with the studies I made lol. but it's just my way of being happy too

 

[skymark]

If you already have qualifications in some areas I would definitely recommend setting up and getting some cashflow rolling in from those, even if you are nail training at the same time. At least you would have some wages coming in.

 

[JuJu@MB&S]

Thank you everyone

Yes, I guess the sensible option is to build on what I have already. put some money by to train more and expand my services at a later date.... I'm just so impatient, I feel I've wasted so much time already... I just want it all now!! I MUST be more patient hehehe

J Xx

 

[geeg]

You know what ?? It does not have to cost a fortune on outlay for doing nails.

What is wrong with building up slowly and using the money you make for re-investing in more products as you need them. You don't have to start out with everything!

Do a few nails and take the cash and spend it on more products as you go along ... in this way, you can build up a nice stock and as you need it. This is how I built my salon business. Just 2-300 can buy allot of stock to get you going.

 

[Anna Lee]

You know what ?? It does not have to cost a fortune on outlay for doing nails.

What is wrong with building up slowly and using the money you make for re-investing in more products as you need them. You don't have to start out with everything!

Yes.. I think many of us here have made the mistake of buying and spending and then realising later on that we do not need or use at least 50% of all that stuff...

earn your money.. make sure you do not go out and buy a new top with it.. instead put all the money back into the business and soon you will see your products build up very quickly....

 

[JuJu@MB&S]

Thanks geeg!!! You are very right... I guess I've been working on the basis that when I launch I need to have everything available for the client so they've got oodles of choice, but at the end of the day, I'm either going to be mobile therapist, or a small home based salon... The costs will be lower than high street salons to reflect this and therefore I suppose I would not be expected to have such a huge array of choices, and as you say, just build up as I go, as I can afford it, and also rather than throwing money away, buy in to my clients requirements rather than presuming to know what they want

Thank god for this site and all of your wise words

J Xx

 

[annemac]

I was lucky there was a nail tech that was giving it up and she knew I was just starting in the business, so she sold all her stuff to me really cheap. I am so grateful she did looking at the prices of the equipment you need. I love did the work and it has made me very happy and it is the first time I have want to go as far as I can in a job.

 

[geeg]

Thanks geeg!!! You are very right... I guess I've been working on the basis that when I launch I need to have everything available for the client so they've got oodles of choice, but at the end of the day, I'm either going to be mobile therapist, or a small home based salon... The costs will be lower than high street salons to reflect this and therefore I suppose I would not be expected to have such a huge array of choices, and as you say, just build up as I go, as I can afford it, and also rather than throwing money away, buy in to my clients requirements rather than presuming to know what they want

Thank god for this site and all of your wise words

J Xx

My motto is, "whatever it takes" :lol:

Don't let anything get in your way and stop you from having what you want. If you want to get started --- get started. We don't have to have our complete 'wish list' to start anything. Buy the things you know you can sell (this will make you profit) ... the things the clients NEED and buy the things you NEED to do the job. Like Solar Oil and a few polishes that are current etc and your professional products. Then add as you go along. Good luck