Hey, in my nail tech class, I was the oldest graduate by 6 years. The other girls were comparing fake ID's and asked me if I had my fake ID with me and would I like to come along. I said that I had to go to work from school so that I can make my house payment and I didn't need a fake ID. They were in awe and said that they had no idea that I was that old! LOL!
I'm just saying that compared to the other new techs working at salons when I started, I was older than the rest. I didn't "look" like a newbe, comparatively. Grading on a curve. Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Mar 7, 2011, at 11:52 AM, Lynnette Madden <[email protected]> wrote: > Katherine, > HOW CUTE!! Because you were OLDER at 25???? I was very close to 40 when I > started!!! I would look at you and think you were still in high school! I > wish I had started earlier, but I have other life experiences to get me where > I am today. Thanks for the smile!!! > buenos dias, > Lynnette > > > On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Katherine Fahrig <[email protected]> > wrote: > When I first started, I worked in a salon as an employee. My prices were the > same as the techs who had 10+ years experience, but, specials were run just > for me. 2 full sets for the price of 1, good with me only. That way I got > experience, faster and better in a short period of time. > > Because I was older when I started, 25, not very many people asked me how > long I'd been doing nails. If they did, I would say, " about a year." For the > first year, then I told the truth after that. If they didn't like how slow I > was or felt that I wasn't as good as another tech, they just didn't rebook > with me. > > I gave the best customer service and was the nicest person to them, so, most > of them tolerated my slower time for a few months because I was a pleasant > person to come to. That sounds funny, but, the techs who worked in the salon > back then, in the 80's when nails were new to St. Louis and not many people > did them at all let alone well, the other techs acted like it was a privilege > for the client to sit in their chair, I acted like it was my honor that they > sat at my table, so, clients tolerated how slow I was for a while until I got > faster. I also paid attention to detail and made sure that I did it right. > > As long as your sister does the nails right and gives great service, she > earns her price, she deserves it and clients will pay it. > > Katherine > St. Louis, MO > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 6, 2011, at 10:20 AM, Dawn Forenzo <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Lynnette.. I have the same concerns about clients leaving or knowing she is >> fairly new and decide against going to her. It's just hard cuz of the >> experience yrs difference between the both of us. Of course her manis and >> pedis are great, it's just the acrylic/gels that are always the toughest to >> perfect. Plus I would like to get atleast another tech soon cuz of the >> spring plus if they are fairly new to the industry, I can train them... >> Which I love to do. :) >> Hmmmm... >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 6, 2011, at 10:49 AM, Lynnette Madden <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Dawn, >>> I am not sure about those "levels" in the salon. When does the tech become >>> a "master?" Is it time or experience? What will be the price jump when she >>> becomes a master? Expect the clients to leave when the price goes higher. >>> There are many salons that do this with hair. One does Sundays as the >>> cheaper day. Maybe you may want to do that. >>> Kind of scary for a client to know the tech is new at this. >>> When I was a new tech and clients asked me how long I was doing nails, I >>> told them I was intrigued since eighth grade. I was one of those people who >>> bought nail kits (Lee Nails) back in the day and tried to do my own. >>> Straight until I was in my 30's I always made sure my nails were great. I >>> was never truthful to them to the point of, oh, yes, I JUST got my license! >>> LOL... >>> Good luck with your choice! And good luck to your sister now in the >>> business!!! I love it!!!! >>> Lynnette Madden >>> Salon 29 >>> 229 Main Street >>> East Greenville PA 18041 >>> 215-541-9029 >>> http://www.salon29.net >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM, CAT BLUE <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I totally agree with this pricing system. When I first started doing >>> nails, I was the cheapest in town ($15 fills) so that I could get >>> people in my chair and be honest about my experience. >>> >>> On Mar 3, 2:05 pm, Dawn Forenzo <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Hi fellow techs!! >>> > Just wondering if anyone does pricing levels in their salon especially >>> > for the newbies? >>> > My sister now does nails with me part time but just started and I have >>> > well over 15 yrs experience. I really want to help her build and fine >>> > tune her skills/speed. So I was wondering if I do a master/junior level >>> > pricing or do it by some other name if it would help get clients in her >>> > chair? >>> > I would love any ideas you gals may have. Eventually I want to get more >>> > girls to work with me so I don't have to work so hard. :) >>> > >>> > Thanks a bunch!! >>> > Dawn Forenzo >>> > Albany NY >>> > >>> > Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "NailTech" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "NailTech" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "NailTech" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > > > -- > Lynnette Madden > Salon 29 > 229 Main Street > East Greenville PA 18041 > 215-541-9029 > http://www.salon29.net > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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