I am writing this for Employees as well as Independents . But it is mostly
directed at Newer Techs. For the Old Timers on this list it is Common Sense.
For the newer techs it might be information you need.
EXAMPLE
As we are incorporating this New Gel Polish Service into our Salon, I am
supplying the lights, and many of the Gels. We have a part time girl who is
Very Excited about the New Service as well. She has come back to nails after
an absence. One of the owners wants her to learn this new procedure as well as
AC. F I am more than willing to take My Time and Expertise as an Educator in
this industry to teach this woman what she would normally have to pay for.
Why? Because I am training my Work Partner. I want her to live up to Industry
Standards at LEAST.
GETTING TO THE POINT
She expects to use MY equipment. NOT happening. For many reasons, but the
REAL Point is THIS;
IF you are not willing to invest in Yourself why should I invest My Time in
You?!
I have told her she needs her own light to be able to take home and practice.
How are you going to develop that talent if you do not practice? Practice on
Friends, Family, or baby sitters. Practicing on clients is a Good way to Loose
Clients! You don’t put yourself on the menu unless you can fill the order. I
am not getting out of my chair for you to practice, I have clients to do, and I
“don’t share well with others.” I have been burned too many times.
The owners want her to learn AC as well. She wants to work with an E file. She
is going to have to buy a Used E file. She won’ spend the money.
There is Disclaimer Page in the KUPA 8 hour hands on Certification class
(which we sometimes provide e files for) that I LOVE.
Taking this class does NOT Guarantee you are will become a Master with the
Electric File.
This means I can give you the benefit of all the Best Education in the world.
BUT if you don’t have an E File ( or uv light or what ever tool is necessary)
and practice with all that knowledge I have provided………. YOU get No Where!
This is an Industry in which you have to invest in yourself. If you are not
willing to invest in yourself why should anyone else? Why do you think most
Salon Owners are not willing to pay for Education? NO Follow Through!
The OTHER reason to have your Own Equipment? When things don’t work out can
pick up your toys and go home. Meaning you can go anywhere and give the same
services and your clients can follow with No Interruption in Services! What if
the New Salon doesn’t have UV lights? Supplying Specialty Equipment for
yourself also means you can ask for a bigger % of the service. It means you
work with the tools that are Right For You and not just what the Salon is
willing to provide.
I am fortunate because My Owners understand this. Unless this person is willing
to invest in herself there is no reason for long FREE training sessions.
She could take all the money she is saving on Education and invest it in her
tools. Not Happening. This means she will not be doing any of these services.
So Please those of you who are newer and still growing your list of services
give this some serious thought. Yes times are tight, but if you don’t diversify
and invest in yourself they will only get tighter as your options dwindle.
For All Educators this is a Frustrating Situation. I hope this will be
helpful to some of our Newer Techs.
Sheryl Goldberg
The Experience Salon & Spa
Wheeling, IL
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