Me too. I was 37. Michelle Phoenix - Elite Nail Technician Wet Paint Nail Spa www.wetpaintnailspa.com
On Mar 8, 2011, at 12:10 AM, Pati <[email protected]> wrote: > I was "old" also....about 34... when I started doing nails..... > > Pati > > 'Good friends are like stars... > You don't always see them, But you know they are always there. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Katherine Fahrig <[email protected]> > To: nailtech <[email protected]> > Sent: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 8:01 am > Subject: Re: NailTech:: Re: Pricing levels? > > 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. > 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. 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