I¹d like to know too.  I have Gelish ³Carnival Hangover.²  Three different
bottles...three different colors!!  ?????

Sherry


On 4/11/13 12:21 PM, "Elena Desmonie" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Anyone know why they changed Jet set from an amazing blue/purple to a solid
> grey?  And Little Princess us now extremely sheer?
> 
> Elena Desmonie
> 
> On Apr 11, 2013 11:28 AM, "Karen Hodges" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi there! (sorry...you didn¹t give your name or location...)
>>  
>> And that would be my first piece of advice. Where ever you are, call around
>> and ask what other salons are charging for booth rentals. In my area, the
>> salon suites are based more on the square footage in your suite, rather than
>> ³being talked down² but do certainly inquire about move in breaks. Some will
>> give you a few weeks to get started before full rent commences. It helps with
>> the negotiations if you can say ³So & So Salon only charges $$$ per week.² 
>>  
>> As for start up costs, if you already have your supplies, all you need is the
>> equipment. And if you¹ve got part of that already, I¹m not seeing a huge cash
>> outlay. However, be prepared to do a great many services as marketing and
>> promotion to introduce yourself to those who work around you. I am in a salon
>> suite, and now that the stylists know me...know my style and can speak with
>> confidence to their clients...they¹re referring me. I actually got a referral
>> the other day from someone who¹s never said more than ³Good morning!² to me
>> since I introduced myself when I moved in.
>>  
>> Another factor is my personal experience is that in large metro areas, it
>> seems harder to build loyalty. I¹ll have someone come in, rant and rave,
>> promise they¹ll be back...even book another appointment...only to cancel and
>> I never see them again. It¹s weird.  Before the DFW area, I was in a small
>> town environment, and it seemed the news got around and a higher percentage
>> of people would become regulars than seem to be here. Building has been much
>> slower than I anticipated. But the salon suite environment is MUCH better
>> than in the three (OMG yes! THREE!) traditional salons I booth rented here in
>> the area.  I agree...a drama free environment is a much better way to spend
>> the day!  (Some of you may know that my only drama here is that trading
>> services is fraught with danger...but other than that, I¹m in a good place!)
>>  
>> Anyway...good luck and keep us posted! I love following a story!
>>  
>> Best wishes,
>>  
>> Karen
>> Grapevine
>>  
>> From: NailPixi <mailto:[email protected]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:46 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: NailTech:: Employee to Rental
>>  
>> Hey everyone.  I am looking to go from an Employee status to Renting a
>> "Suite" in one of those new individual Salon room type places.  I am looking
>> for help from anyone who can help.  I would like to know about how much an
>> average start up might cost.  The place I am looking at already is set up for
>> hair in each room.  They would take out the hair washing sink and replace
>> with a regular sink and there are a lot of cupboards. Otherwise I need to
>> provide everything else. I have a standard nail table (think Sally's cheaply)
>> that I could use for a while so I can get other things first, and I am
>> thinking about the Red Dragon Steam Pedicure set up. They cover Utilities and
>> they will pay for plumbing (if I were to get a regular Pedi chair) and also
>> insurance for a year. They also cover the first $400 for a retail purchase
>> (and expect nothing in commission or payback). The rent per week is high
>> ($250 a week), and I am going to try and talk them down. If I can get it
>> talked down, I really want to do this.  Also, I will be about 25 minutes from
>> my current location, so I don't expect a lot of clientele to follow.  A few
>> maybe, but I really would be re building.  I guess I am trying to figure out
>> if this is a good move.  I make a good amount of money.  I will take a hit
>> for a while, but it isn't why I want to get out of a employee situation.  I
>> just want to get out of a drama filled location and I am sick of trying to do
>> everything the right/sanitary way when no one else does.  I clean a Pedi tub,
>> but when I do my next Pedi I have to clean it again because someone else used
>> it in between. I just want to be responsible for myself and not have to worry
>> if I am walking into work to do nails, or to clean up after everyone else.
>> (Sorry, I am venting and that isn't what I set out to do)
>>  
>> Back on track, I know a lot of people say they would never go back to
>> employee situations.  Once people start Renting they "can't believe they
>> didn't do is sooner."  And I want to get to that point, but I want to know
>> what I need to get started. Would you get a Small Business loan for
>> start-up?  And opinions on what should be a weekly rent would be helpful, but
>> I know that can very from city/state/area.  Any help anyone can give is
>> appreciated!  Thanks!

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