Re: NailTech:: SOG on toes?

2010-11-14 Thread ashleybdime
Hi ladies I'm new 2 this industry I live in TN. I think this is an amazing web crew 4 me 2 get outside help. So my first question is about Shellac. R there any extra tips I should know? If at lest 1 of u guys wouldn't mind sharing any secrets I'm all ears. Thanks!;-) Sent from my Cellular

Re: NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
Michelle, I am with Karen. NO REFUNDS. People are famous for this one. R On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 1:04 AM, fl...@aol.com wrote: The gel polish from QVC really works according to a client of mine. She recently stopped doing acrylics. But that small bottle of treatment cost $30!!!

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2010-11-14 Thread Singnbird8
Lynnette, so very sorry about your dog! On Nov 13, 6:42 pm, Lynnette Madden salo...@gmail.com wrote: Oops..sent by mistake... I really do not feel like dealing with this. I have never had such a nit picker This is not a good week for me... I put my very first dog down on Monday and have

Re: NailTech:: Christmas Magnetic Business card Calendars

2010-11-14 Thread Kelley from Opalized Designs Studio
A networking group I am a member of is SPLITTING orders for these CHEAP! ...email me for details opalizedstu...@gmail.com On Nov 13, 6:36 pm, Angela R Wingerter awinger...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Pam, where did your salon get the purse size calenders?   Angie Wingerter

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2010-11-14 Thread jenjen102866
I could never imagine a refund for a chipped nail that's pathetic that women needs to be set straight she's a lill crooked Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Rhonda Kibuk rski...@gmail.com Sender: nailtech@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010

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2010-11-14 Thread Katherine Fahrig
Some people are just not worth it. I have a new client for Shellac. She's been in three times. She carefully examines her nails when I'm done looking for something to complain about. Can't find anything, says her cuticles are dry, I put oil on them, she says, well, we'll see if they do as good

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2010-11-14 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Katherine, I know that kind of client too. Sometimes if you kill them with kindness eventually they start to trust you and turn human. As long as they don't bug you inbetween appt. That is NOT worth the money.   Angie Wingerter From: Katherine Fahrig

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2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
The application WAS acceptable. She had to have done something. Once I can understand. More than that is UNacceptable for me. When no one else has an issue, it is the client... Oh...she was referred to me by her stylist who gets pedis here. She deals with it too... I just do not need or want this,

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2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
I learned to put a shield around me with the energy vampires. I am a happy person and refuse to let them bring me down. Right now I am too vulnerable and could let it affect me, but that is why I vent here!!lol... As for that pink gel crap from QVC, it is just polish. Oh...and she was worried

Re: NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Anna Z-James
I am at an AWW with clients period they expect that you are their savior their super woman and want S##t for FREE all the time or expect that you shouldn't have a life or make time for yourself or your family, as if being a manicurist was my hobby or something I recently ran a special

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2010-11-14 Thread Becky
This. Would. Never. Happen. In my salon, PERIOD. Never ever never never ever. On Nov 14, 2010 12:00 AM, Michelle Phoenix wetpaintnail...@gmail.com wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups NailTech group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-11-14 Thread Anna Z-James
AMEN Katherine I'm with you girl...I'm so tired of having to get screwed over, bent over, and chastised for every little thing I do or don't do...To top it off I don't even get a full tip or decent pay behind the service cause I offered a special just get the damn client through the door and

Re: NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Michelle Cordes
I haven't had to use it often... but I WILL give money back if it comes down to it... ONCE. My continued time to make a client happy who will never be happy costs much more in the end than just returning their money, thanking them kindly, and sending them off with a shrug. :) I generally take 2

RE: NailTech:: SOG on toes?-Shellac help

2010-11-14 Thread Holly L. Schippers
Here are some Shellac videos you may find helpful: http://fingernailfixer.com/shellac.html Just let me know if you have any questions :o) Holly L. Schippers CND Education Ambassador holly.schipp...@cndeducation.com641-660-4058 c Visit cnd.com for the latest in products, education and nail

NailTech:: horror stories

2010-11-14 Thread Diana Bonn
thanks for all of your replies and private replies. will be working on this today, have to turn it into the state tomorrow. So if anyone else has time to write something, please do. Appreciate the help!!! diana from indiana -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: NailTech:: A FRIGIN FAMILY MEMBER!!!!/Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Diana Bonn
Well Lynnette when I read this last night, sounded like a family member that was in just yesterday. Thought I was going to scream. don't wanna fire a family member, respect her too much, and she pays me. But Lordy Be!!! the sad part is she used to be a nail tech, but out of this biz for

Re: NailTech:: Christmas Magnetic Business card Calendars

2010-11-14 Thread pamsnails
I think they got them from Amsterdam. If not there, then National Pen? Check ebay too. Sometimes they have the best deal on a quantity purchase. -Original Message- From: Angela R Wingerter awinger...@sbcglobal.net To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Nov 13, 2010 6:36 pm

Re: NailTech:: Christmas Magnetic Business card Calendars

2010-11-14 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Thanks Pam   Angie Wingerter From: pamsna...@aol.com pamsna...@aol.com To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 3:23:00 PM Subject: Re: NailTech:: Christmas Magnetic Business card Calendars I think they got them from Amsterdam.  If  not

NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Lauren Dodson
The SOG just will not stay on everybody, most but not all. I have a client with great nails. First she wanted a gel overlay. That wouldn't stay on. Then we did Shellac on her natural nails. Wouldn't stay on. Now we use Gelish. I still have to fix one or two nails every week. The corners

NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Becky
If you haven't heard of Square yet, you will. It's a new way to accept credit cards with your smart phone. No monthly fees, no yearly fees, no rental of equipment... Only a per-transaction fee of 2.75% +. 15 have a look.. My reader is on the way, smaller than quarter! Attaches to my phone at

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Becky
PS, the website is www.squaredup.com Check it out! On Nov 14, 2010 4:11 PM, Becky enhandsme...@gmail.com wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups NailTech group. To post to this group, send email to nailt...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
Becky, I got the app while in Texas. Jaime S had it and I thought it was cool.. ! BUT, I thought the fees were a bit higher than mine... I need to get a new machine since Bank of America took over and I really want to not lease. Jaime raved about it. I have the app and need to get the little

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Becky
2.75% +. 15 cents is high?? I guess I have misunderstood the charges for cc machines all along then... there were rental fees, yearly and monthly fees etc... I always thought it was so high to have a cc machine! On Nov 14, 2010 5:30 PM, Lynnette Madden salo...@gmail.com wrote: Becky, I got the

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
I am going to call them and use last months charges to see what it is compared to mine. How does it work with tips? I never want to ask; I find it tacky just as if waitresses ask you if you want change. I will let you know. Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech

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2010-11-14 Thread Becky
The question people have suggested we ask is, today's total is $50, how much would you like to put on the card? You can run someone's card for any amount. There's a place for their signature and they get an email receipt instantly! On Nov 14, 2010 5:45 PM, Lynnette Madden salo...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Becky
On the screen! On Nov 14, 2010 6:06 PM, Lynnette Madden salo...@gmail.com wrote: Okay...stupid question...where do they sign? Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech www.salon29.net Salon 29-where pampering and personal attention is on its way! On Nov 14, 2010 7:03

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Marsha Rubino
I don't see a way to go to squaredup.com  Lots of sites listed to the left but nothing with that name. Where do I go from this page?  Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E. Ste. E Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-3771 From: Becky

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Becky
Oops... try www.squareup.com On Nov 14, 2010 6:20 PM, Marsha Rubino znail...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't see a way to go to squaredup.com Lots of sites listed to the left but nothing with that name. Where do I go from this page? Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E.

Re: NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Pati
In NY you have to honor a GC...no expiration dates allowed. Well... you can PUT them on the Gc ( to encourage speedy use) but you have to honor them past the expiration date...OR you can refuse to honor it but have to send the money that the client spent to unclaimed funds in the governmental

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2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
I agree Pati.. It is called escheat... Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech www.salon29.net Salon 29-where pampering and personal attention is on its way! On Nov 14, 2010 8:08 PM, Pati nailg...@aim.com wrote: In NY you have to honor a GC...no expiration dates allowed.

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2010-11-14 Thread Becky
Agreed, and I almost posted that yesterday. The best idea I've had is to get an envelope, put the money in it, then pay yourself when it's redeemed. On Nov 14, 2010 7:08 PM, Pati nailg...@aim.com wrote: In NY you have to honor a GC...no expiration dates allowed. Well... you can PUT them on the Gc

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2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
That is what I have been doing the past few years. Put the cash in an envelope with who spent what and check it off after they use it. But... I want to go with the gift cards. I want THEM to be responsible for the GC. If they lose it, oh well. Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden

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2010-11-14 Thread Pati
what I always have done is staple the money to the receipt part of my GC and put that in my safe... when they redeemed it..I paid myself... also allowed me to see what has to yet to be redeemed... Pati 'Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them, But you know they are always

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2010-11-14 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
As per this comprehensive listing by state: http://www.nationalepayment.com/GiftCardStateLaws.pdf Nevada law prohibits you from enforcing an expiration date on a gift certificate. You can use an expiration date to entice someone to use it in a timely fashion, however, if money passed hands, then

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2010-11-14 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
The easiest way is to have a GC Savings account. Each week, balance your gift certificate balance and add in sales and subtract ones that were redeemed. You then either fund your savings account or transfer money to your checking account. This not only allows you to earn interest on this money,

Re: NailTech:: Young Nails Experience

2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
Sheila, You must have met Ellis.If it was her, you got a great classshe was wonderful... You will love Young Nails! Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech www.salon29.net Salon 29-where pampering and personal attention is on its way! On Nov 14, 2010 8:53 PM, Sheila

NailTech:: The Holiday Rush! The January Lull... Ideas

2010-11-14 Thread pamsnails
Hi Teks, I am working on a holiday promotion/gift for my clients. Because I thought I would STARVE last Jan/Feb/March, (really! Never in my 28 years have I seen so many holes in my schedule!) Many of my clients are retired now, and spend the winter in Fla. or somewhere south. So... I was

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Marsha Rubino
So cl! Thanks, bek  Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E. Ste. E Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-3771begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  406-755-3771  end_of_the_skype_highlighting From: Becky enhandsme...@gmail.com

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2010-11-14 Thread Marsha Rubino
Montana, too, Pati!  Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E. Ste. E Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-3771 From: Pati nailg...@aim.com To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 6:08:02 PM Subject: Re: NailTech:: Help! In NY

Re: NailTech:: Help!

2010-11-14 Thread Marsha Rubino
That's EXACTLY how I deal with gc $.  Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E. Ste. E Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-3771 From: Becky enhandsme...@gmail.com To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 6:10:20 PM Subject: Re:

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Lynnette Madden
I just figured it out using my last months statement. It is just about the same. So each client has to enter their e mail? If they do not have an e mail? Do you deposit daily? I am going to wait until I get thethingie. lol Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech

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2010-11-14 Thread Angela R Wingerter
I also keep gc money in an envelope and pay myself when I do the service. That way the money is always there when I do the service. Expired or not. Anna, I understand why you wanted an expiration date to try to get clients to get into a routine with their pedi's. You could have the deal expire

Re: NailTech:: The Holiday Rush! The January Lull... Ideas

2010-11-14 Thread Angela R Wingerter
I think that is a great idea! I also like the free manicure gift for them to give away. My luck I would get to many free ones calling at once. The upgraded pedi is a win win for both you and the client. I like it. When I first started doing nails I worked on commision and after a year decided

Re: NailTech:: Square

2010-11-14 Thread Renee Parnell
If they add a tip when they're signing, can you go back in and adjust the total to add it? I hate asking too. In fact, I just don't. I don't have to ring people out, but that was an issue with the new system we recently got. On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 7:03 PM, Becky enhandsme...@gmail.com wrote:

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2010-11-14 Thread swtips
But is it a gift certificate when it is a special purchase? I know the regular rules and laws for gift certificates but this sounded like a special like buy one get one kind of deal. Are you allowed to expire that.?? Just thinkin and askin Dawn swt...@aol.com Lancaster.PA

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2010-11-14 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
My answer would be the dollar value of the gift certificate does not expire, in essense, the amount of money that passed hands. So if the GC was for a buy one pedi (say valued at $50) get one half off, value of the GC would be $75. So, after the expiration date that is used to entice the client

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2010-11-14 Thread Anna Z-James
I clearly understand where you're all coming from in the stand point of allowing the client to use their $...Really I do However, this client in question has abused a large number of her services with me from coming in late, showing up on wrong days, no showing me, going no less then 4

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2010-11-14 Thread Pati
hmm... good point Dawn... I would do what someone else said...honor the money but not the special price after the expiration date... but I would think that would have to be spelled out somewheremaybe Pati 'Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them, But you know they

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2010-11-14 Thread Pati
Most reputable business' don't honor a Gift Certificate/Card that are expired or have no money on then, so why should my business be any different just cause I work as a manicurist? I think NOT, I am just as reputable as Walmart or Target!! But...do their GC's expire or do they start

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2010-11-14 Thread Anna Z-James
I have an email marketing/scheduling through www.schedulicity.com that is done every month with either specials or offers for everyone to receive a little helping hand from me in return I get them into my chair so that I can receive income to support my field as a manicurist family. EVERY

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2010-11-14 Thread Debbie Doerrlamm
Anna, All this is dependant on your state laws, Nevada doesn't regulate GC's as much as other states as far as these escheat laws, (hehe and its not Mississippi divided by any means if you went to peek at the link Rhonda posted!) According to that link: Nevada: • No fees for the first 12