Thanks for the breakdown Elaine, sounds so much easier,  diana from indiana





At 02:14 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote:
>Shannon,
>
>Here's my late reply since I just got back from Brazil.  When I give 
>my seminars I always tell the techs to do two types of pricing (just 
>because of this situation).  A per nail price and a per hour 
>price.  So let's just say you are getting $40 for a full set (easy 
>number to use as an example).  I used to base this on two hours 
>(even though it would be done before two hours).  So your price per 
>hour is $20.  Your price per 1/4 hour is $5.00.
>
>If you are doing animal print on your customer and it takes you half 
>an hour to do the nail art, then you should charge $10.00.
>
>For decals I always say, count the decals per sheet.  Divide the 
>cost of the sheet of decal by the number of decals and double that 
>number (like retail).  If you can get them done during the time you 
>polish (and not add time to your book) then it is straight up profit.
>
>Rhinestones i used to get .25 cents per stone.  Now I usually 
>suggest .10 cents.  So in the Cinapro.com part of my seminar I 
>always say, "Salon cost on the Rhinestone kit is $4.95.  There are 
>400 stones in the kit.  If you charge .10 per stone you will make 
>$40.00 on a $4.95 investment."  Where else can you make that kind of mark up?
>
>Sometimes, the cost per nail just doesn't work out in the clients 
>mind.  Knowing the cost per hour and adjusting for the time it takes 
>you will work in those situations.
>
>Good Luck!!!
>Elaine
>
>
>Elaine T. Watson
>Star Nail International
>Vice President of Marketing and Sales
>Global Education Director
>800.782.7624 extension 321
>fax 661.257.5847
><mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
>Blog: <http://itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com>itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com
>
>
>On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 4:26 PM, Shannon Kuharik 
><<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]>
> 
>wrote:
>Hi guys,
>  Quick question for y'all. For nail art, do you charge per nail? 
> What if someone wants to have all her nails done in an animal 
> print? Do you still charge a per nail fee? Also, what glitter does 
> everyone use? Is it special nail glitter or can you use the glitter 
> from the craft store? Thanks for the info guys. I really appreciate it!:)
>
>Shannon Kuharik
>
>
>
>
>

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