Press On Nail Shop: 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting

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2 years ago I started a press-on-nail business from scratch...learning everything I could through trial and error and the internet. In this video, I am sharing the 15 things I wish I had known before starting my press-on nail shop. From starting to getting customers to buying products....don't make my same mistakes.
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00:00 Just Start
00:56 Be Safe
01:10 Find Your Niche
01:38 Take Inspo, and Credit
02:12 If you have an idea make it
02:33 Don't Compare Yourself
02:54 Practice
03:46 It's Expensive
04:25 Learn About Your Products
04:41 You Don't Need it All
05:15 Set Policies
05:41 Know Your Worth
06:43 Take Inspo from Everywhere
07:04 Photography is Your Friend
07:32 Start a Social Media Account
08:12 Main Take-Away

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@julielyons9180 3 ай бұрын

I am recently retired and loosing my mind with boredom. I have always been artistic and I do my own full cover nail tips and have been practicing designs and painting.. Great video. I feel like we haven't had a video from you in a long time. Keep up the great work.

@1Skorpia 2 ай бұрын

Keeping it a secret from family and friends is a great idea. Not everyone will support or look to see you winning. Especially if you already know your not gonna be great off the jump. You gotta crawl before you walk. 😊

@kiwibug1 3 ай бұрын

It’s really nice to hear that someone else kept everything quiet for a year before telling friends and family. I’m doing the same and feel a little guilty but as a shy person I’m afraid the pressure would get to me! Really appreciate all the work you put into your content. I started my shop about 3 months ago and I’m starting to gain some confidence and customers ❤

@kiwibug1 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious to know how telling people you know about your business went! Did it change the way you feel about what you’re doing? Was anyone weirded out that you didn’t tell them? I’ve been so nervous someone will find out before I’m ready haha😅

@joeyjo7553 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I would like to add on to the part about prices. Something I learned as a Nailtech myself is that when you start off by offering low prices you will attract the wrong customers. And when it’s time to raise the prices you will lose them. So it’s good to know your worth from the very beginning and make sure your products are high quality from the start so practice practice practice

@Sharkfamily1317 12 күн бұрын

That is very good advice ❤ I’m an artist and you’re absolutely right on the customers reactions to lower vs higher prices! I had to learn that the hard way 😢 but I know my worth and the ones who still stuck with me do too ❤

@AngelekaL 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for number one, because I am trying. I am hurting inside and doing nails makes me feel happier. It’s peaceful and fun, and I believe everyone in this world can do something that they love and provide a service for others ❤thank you for showing this!

@wanderingjadah 3 ай бұрын

This is all such good advice! The hardest part for me is simply taking decent photos and posting reels/social media. My workspace isn't very attractive, so I plan to buy white contact paper to spread over my plastic folding table and buy a nice bright light since my table light isn't spectacular. Baby steps. During the pandemic I got really into soap making but filming anything was a disaster, and I don't have any room to make soaps anymore- I failed at marketing my stuff online. At least with nails it takes up less room, I do them consistently anyway for my own pleasure, and I think I may have more success. I look forward to your videos.

@nadinegilchrist2142 3 ай бұрын

I have that exact same quote highlighted in my copy of his book!! I'm really enjoying your content, thank you for all your videos!

@evemiliauskas9609 2 ай бұрын

Great practical advice. Thank you for this video!

@Eva198904 3 ай бұрын

Hey girl you motivated me a lot . Thank you 😊

@_angel_222 3 ай бұрын

Ur channel is so inspiring and helpful thank u!🖤💓

@Useful67 2 ай бұрын

I never saw such a breakdown and clear explanation good job thank you

@julieher8777 3 ай бұрын

I was so excited to see you post a new video and ran straight here! As always, enjoy all the information you provided! I’m also thinking about opening up a press on shop, but yes keep telling myself to wait until I have everything figured out 😂 But thanks for giving me the advice I needed to hear to just start!!

@fluffigast 3 ай бұрын

I love that quote from Rick Rubin! It makes so much sense and it has stayed with me since watching this video on release day! Thank you ❤

@leensbo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a clear, realistic breakdown of what you’ve learned. It’s very helpful and encouraging 🙂

@Blood0range 3 ай бұрын

awesome tips as always 🥰 "just start" and talent is bs it's practice is deff something i needed to hear 💖

@valentinatalia6599 3 ай бұрын

thank you for the advices! I´ve been struggling with starting my bussiness because the fear of external opinions and I know that its couse I dont value my work enough. But with your words I learned that to fight that fear I just have to trust myself and take the first step. I hope you´re doing very well with bussiness and life!

@Sharkfamily1317 12 күн бұрын

I love how organized you are ❤ I’m going to be working on my own nail business soon! I’m so excited and thankful for your videos! Wish you all the best ❤

@lenzyvictorino2542 3 ай бұрын

Love this❤️

@TinZhiChen 3 ай бұрын

really love ur videos:) don’t ever stop posting ❤

@miniamipress 3 ай бұрын

🥹

@marnmalue9135 24 күн бұрын

I got your videos in my recommended while browsing, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this! I'm going to try making press on nails, and although I don't see myself starting a shop, I'm hoping it'll be a viable option someday. 💜 For now, I'm going to use this as some *much* needed motivation! :D

@sarahannwee 3 ай бұрын

nail godmother has done it again! 😩 thank you for your tips! i'm currently making sets for myself and for friends at no charge but am thinking of selling one day! i just always second-guess my work/ quality... 😭

@miniamipress 3 ай бұрын

nail godmother 💀 hahaha

@Krolik60 3 ай бұрын

Yay new video thank you 🙏

@miniamipress 3 ай бұрын

🫶

@Kimmyxnailedit 3 ай бұрын

Very well said!

@JG-qe1iw 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me to get into the press on business, you have no idea how super helpful you have been. I ordered the card templates to get an idea of how to create mine. I appreciate you. Looking forward to your future videos. ❤

@miniamipress 2 ай бұрын

🫶

@mercedescoyle9035 3 ай бұрын

so cool!

@kyo8905 3 ай бұрын

I love you so much for this thank you

@SunriseBlingStudio 3 ай бұрын

Love them❤❤

@Jennovo 3 ай бұрын

Can you create a video showcasing the products you use, with extra focus on your gel polishes?

@MeJaz723 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And I mean it :)

@Kiss.My.Polish 3 ай бұрын

Can you do a video explaining tip sizes? I’m trying to start my own business, but to know what tip sizes i should use. I dont want it to be complicated where i’m up all night/day making orders to fit my customers nails. What would be a standard size.

@PakouVang029 3 ай бұрын

where did you purchase the under desk drawer where you put your dust collector?? It's so genius! How durable should the drawer be?

@magalypoppell 3 ай бұрын

How do you clean your brushes after doing a design? Do you just use acetone on the bristles ?

@user-tk4yi2zu7s 2 ай бұрын

Where do you recommend to start buying the materials if I want to learn? I have bought some cute pearls on shein just to do it on my self but I would like to know where to buy the good products to start (the tips, glue, nail polish, etc)

@user-dg5si1dx5q 3 ай бұрын

Hi! How you make the press on nails? I mean... What about the right size? Do you make one of each?

@HalieCakes 13 күн бұрын

I’m a licensed cosmetologist who has done nails for years…I was curious as to why you used acid etching on the top of the press ons? Usually we only do this on the inside.

@alwayshappiness8702 3 ай бұрын

I, too, am just starting, and my question is... what press on nails should I start with? 🤔 I want them to be sturdy and look good. However, just not apres gel x ready. Is this the brand you started with? I am very curious to hear what you have to say... and have only shared my idea with 1 friend as he is very supportive to me and this endeavor. Great video, btw! Where do you suggest it is best to start posting first? Lmao 🤣 I dont even have a name as yet!?

@Amy-2140 3 ай бұрын

Hello can you also address the safety concerns on making press ons esp in small rooms at home 🏡 I’m a nail technician and I’m used to the fumes at the salon even with masks but I’m gravitating towards wanting to do press ons at home although even some of the Korean /japanese products have such a strong smell unfortunately they are labeled HEMA free etc I guess that’s the only thing that throws me off are the fumes and chemicals from doing nails at home and making large quantities 😅

@MizzRivera86 3 ай бұрын

Great video!! My thing is i think promotion since i dont have any other social media besides KZfaq.

@familyguy2698 3 ай бұрын

What kind of glue do you use and how long do they stay on ?

@anahiloner666 3 ай бұрын

Hola soy de México y me gusta mucho tu contenido 😊❤

@cattania747 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get the tape that you use to mount the nails, from? Been looking for a while for something like that

@dilialavalle2929 3 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful.. I’m just starting my nail business but I’m still growing clientele.. I never thought of offering press ons but I’m seriously considering it now. Thank you so much!

@nailed_by_cassie 2 ай бұрын

Can you please do a tutorial on how you do aura nails...im obsessed with how yours come out!

@miniamipress 2 ай бұрын

coming tomorrow 😌

@NailsandNessa 3 ай бұрын

I just love your videos. I was trying to figure out why you stand out so much, beyond your amazing work, and it's your calm, intelligent approach. You feel genuine and authentic. That means a lot to me, so i do appreciate you sharing. I am curious about what you are using yo hold your mpf tips. I have been struggling with where I should lay them when I am working.

@sunninailsx 3 ай бұрын

I just started taking creating content more seriously to build an audience for my upcoming brand and everyone says tiktok is the best to go viral but I’m barely getting any views on there 😢 any tips?

@laluna7372 2 ай бұрын

so i finished my nailart course last week and thinking to take a little time to practice before officially opening my own nailart studio. but i noticed how stressed i am when doing someone else's nails, like the pressure is just overwhelming, thus, i kept on making mistakes. i wonder if i should just do press-on nails instead of doing actual person's nails... what do u think? should i do press-on or an actual service?

@rocketpack6918 3 ай бұрын

I was wondering if you had any artistic background before starting nails or if you really just jumped into it

@user-cv6dw4nl2g 29 күн бұрын

How long did it take before you started making enough sells to do this full time?

@kaylajanae2300 3 ай бұрын

Can u do a wear test? What makes the nail stick is nail glue really enough?

@rrusty_spoon 21 күн бұрын

How do you know what sizes /length to use without measuring the client's nails?

@younistudios 2 ай бұрын

do you have a rec for a nail dust collector? :o

@Teresmagicnails 3 ай бұрын

I started and put up my shopify but I haven’t gotten orders. I share my page but nothing. I feel like I need to go on etsy or something to find clients. I keep paying $39 every month with no revenue. Thanks for all your advice

@miniamipress 3 ай бұрын

agreed if you’re starting out and having a hard time driving traffic, a marketplace platform that would allow for more exposure while you get started might make more sense for now! 🫶

@Theocita 3 ай бұрын

I follow you on Instagram as well and your nails are gorgeous. Maybe you can do a video on how u photograph your nails.

@user-sr5wu8ks8q 2 ай бұрын

I do press on for myself just for fun , somehow at the bottom come out thick, is that normal or any way to prevent that ?

@bonvivant3704 Ай бұрын

File the inside of the nails before painting

@marielfabian9448 3 ай бұрын

I live in Australia and it’s difficult to find products with the same quality. My biggest anxiety is selling something that’s not worth it’s price. I’m not sure how to tackle this problem 😓

@cutelmo76 27 күн бұрын

I’m thinking the exact same thing @maribelfabian9448… while nail kits all around me lol

@simona5304 3 ай бұрын

After months of practicing on close friends and myself I finally started and made an acc on TikTok and instagram but I have no idea how to get ppls attention 😭 the only ppl that I get are my followers (friends). I also don’t know how to communicate through my acc with the whole policies thing do I make a post do I put it in my highlights? And I still don’t have a website bc I don’t get any customers so if by some miracle I get my first customers how do I do the transaction 😭 this is so overwhelming idk what to do and I feel like someone here can help me?

@kempdiondra8383 3 ай бұрын

I love your content 🩷

@Navyara_vlog19 2 ай бұрын

Hey, I love your videos and I learn so many things from your videos …please do me a one more favour…I don’t know standard size of press on nails tips that fits all so I can make press on nails in advance without sizing please help me and reply my comment..❤it means a lot to me.

@GraceBeauty713 2 күн бұрын

Do you need a business license to start this press on nail business?

@asrashamshadkhan765 3 ай бұрын

I’m just about to start to start making my first set and you THE BESTTT been watching your videos on binge Thankk you so much for taking all of us in this journey 🙌🏻🩷

@miniamipress 3 ай бұрын

You got this!

@hope2.064 3 ай бұрын

Great information! I’ve been in the ‘everything needs to be just right before I start’ phase. This was the perfect video to convince me that I just need to START producing!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and never gate keeping what you’ve learned. ❣️🫶🏼💅🏼