The BEST Advice For New Nail Techs | Nail Pro Advice For Beginners

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This advice will change your nail business for the better! As a nail pro of 10 years, these are the top five things I would have done differently or would recommend for new nail techs.
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@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

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@fijipearl 2 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to find Japanese gels while still in school and invested in them from the beginning and I started my pricing out at a higher level to attract a certain boutique type of client. I’ve been a massage therapist business owner for 15 years, so I feel it was easier for me to start my healthy nail business. Love your videos!

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks amazing! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@susanmeadows627 2 жыл бұрын

Such great advice! All of it. I got my Maryland state manicurist license in 1985 and only did it for a few years. Now that I'm 63 and retired I want to get busy with it again. Where I live we are required to having continuing education every year but there are no classes in my area. 😒 You are such an inspiration. Thank you for all your nail content. This old lady has learned a lot from you and I truly appreciate you! Best wishes always. ❤️💅

@rhondaclark5335 Жыл бұрын

I’m here in Texas, and I take my CE over the internet.. I use to go to classes to get hands on training but the covid has made that training ridiculous, so now Iv hired a nail tech to teach me the latest for 4 days the products are all new I need help in how to use them.. I am 63 myself and have a dream and that’s to go back to work❤

@susanmeadows627 Жыл бұрын

@@rhondaclark5335 best wishes! So nice to hear I'm not alone especially when it's someone who's my age and I know they understand. Thank you for responding, you gave me some renewed hope. ❤️ 💅❤️💓

@daisynails.nailtutorialsan9924 2 жыл бұрын

this was a very interesting! we unfortunately live in a society, where, people would rather rush than do their absolute best. I am not a nail tech, I am just a random person who loves nail art, but I personally would rather spend 2 hours on a nail design and do my very best rather than rush and not like the result.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Art definitely takes more time than most people think.

@kathykov1 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely sharing this with my students. As a teacher, I'm determined to make sure that my students graduate with more than "the basics" NEVER STOP LEARNING!!!

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

I can imagine you’re an amazing teacher!

@erintraicene7422 2 жыл бұрын

Very true about wasting money on cheap products. I definitely did that and it made me frustrated thinking I was doing something wrong but when I upgraded products suddenly I realized that it wasn't me but the products. So you don't just save money but save yourself some unnecessary failures.

@Itz_Ur_Homo_Charlie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this! I needed to hear this today lol

@helenaorphanides8112 Жыл бұрын

Thank ypu so much Katie for the great and helpful advice. Truly appreciated for us new nail techs. Love all your videos. Greetings from your subscriber from Cyprus🙂

@decoupagenails3567 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on....well said and so true!

@tracey7204 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a nail tech but this video was still helpful and informative. You're so kind and generous - thank you for sharing your wisdom! if you ever get tired of doing nails, you would make an excellent teacher 🙂!!

@rhondaclark5335 Жыл бұрын

Yes Iv had to ask a client to choose another nail tech and it felt so good to not dread her coming in to see me at 7:30am on Saturdays.. I was coming in to give her a manicure at a that time and my regular time was .9:00am

@kellylebrun98 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you a lot Katie..i'm learning a lot from you...

@soniagibbs3366 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing this with us

@melannymena8172 2 жыл бұрын

im from Costa Rica and Im just starting as nail tech, it's really hard for me to relax, i love nails and i want to work them so perfect. this season as beginner is killing me... all your advice just suits my needs!!!!! tyyyyyyy❤❤

@alisiagough524 Жыл бұрын

I love taking classes too!!!

@karenmcdoanld8805 2 жыл бұрын

Katie, this is the best video and Great advice!! I started doing nails about 4 years ago after and still doing hair for the last 46 years. I didn't want to do acrylic but when I found you, and light elegance and young nails on you tube, I was sold!! Yes, I 've taken a lot of classes too especially e-filing. You are absolutely right take the extra classes and I have been there beating myself up thinking I wasn't good enough. But you are and we all make mistakes but we learn from them!!

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we’ve all had those feelings! ❤️ we are all human

@emanshanqiti2889 Жыл бұрын

I am a biggest fan of all what u do...... all the way from Jordan thank you sooooooooooo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@thenailjeaniesc Жыл бұрын

This was amazing, I was just feeling some of these things so I appreciate you for doing this. Tyfs🥰

@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@anushkafortuin480 2 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me! Took notes as I watched. I am as of June working at a salon as a full time nail tech and all of your gel manicure videos helps a ton, I am obsessed!! Thank you so much!

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I’m glad it helped! 🙌🏻🥰

@violetrosenails 2 жыл бұрын

Such great advice, thank you!

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@krissynddd8642 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video. Soooo helpful. I just started buying better quality products, gels lamps and just got my efile this really makes a difference. Definitely agree with taking classes they have helped me soooo always looking for ways to improve. Thanks for sharing.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰❤️

@JuliaGrandison 2 жыл бұрын

Most of my nail supplies came from Amazon or other companies that didn’t require a license. When I became licensed in April, I bought high quality products just to see if it was all hype. It’s not. They’re so much better. Thank you for this video. I was definitely struggling with the pricing.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

@bex9413 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, Katie, such great advice. I recently qualified as a nail tech and currently trying to juggle with a full-time office job. One of my family was getting their nails done with me, but few months ago I found out that they have started going back to their previous salon due to time and wanting to be in and out. It was a real blow to my confidence and left me feeling really deflated 😔 I understand from their pov, but not really sure how I’ll ever get quicker, if people don’t give me the chance to begin with x

@sarahfaith2417 2 жыл бұрын

YN sells a practice hand. If you can do a set on those in a timely manner, then a real hand will be easier. I love the practice hand.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

I know how that can feel. Practicing on family and friends is great, but they usually are not the ones who will be a huge part of our income. Clients will come and go throughout your career, it’s just how the business goes. I suggest getting a realistic practice hand, like Red Iguana or Aleana hands. You can use these to practice your skills and also post photos that look almost identical to a real person.

@bex9413 2 жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra thanks for taking the time to reply, Katie. My Aleana hands actually arrived the other day, so I can’t wait to start building my portfolio and hopefully help me to get quicker. Although, as you say, I’d rather leave clients happy and with a beautiful set of nails that will last, than rush and then leave them disappointed. Thank you again for the advice, I am a huge fan of yours and always look forward to your content 💕

@bex9413 2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahfaith2417 thank you Sarah. I have just got my Aleana hand which is unbelievably real (all they need are real growing cuticles 😆) so I’m excited to start using her! X

@christineneubauer9257 2 жыл бұрын

This is all such great advice. I have the same issues with time but am finding that it is improving in increments. I also worry about losing clients because they don't want to sit with me for 2 hrs, however I actually had one tell me that they are sticking with me because I do good work and my nails last. It will all work out in the end. Try not to get too discouraged. 🙂 I am having a hard time with the pricing though.

@erin5364 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel 😊 such great advice thank you iv nade lots of these mistakes in ny first 2 years. Im currently taking a break from my business but when i return ill be doing things so differently. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😍

@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful

@kikid1121 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice… also what colours would you start with?

@janine.estetica 2 жыл бұрын

How long do your sets take now?

@evelyncastaneda7684 Жыл бұрын

What are some good quality gel polishes for beginner's? I've seen the term white bottles a lot lately for bad reactions and to not use, but not sure what brands they are referring to.

@capucinemuller8760 2 жыл бұрын

Hi :O) Thank you so much for this video

@madisonp5662 2 жыл бұрын

My first gel set also took 5hrs 😅

@TheStitchWitchPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m not a nail tech just a nail artist working on press ons but I use Japanese and Korean gel and pull in a comparable amount. Did you go to nail school immediately after high school or are you just ridiculously young looking? 👀

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I had a few small jobs after high school and started beauty school when I was almost 19. 😌

@prettynailsuncut 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative vid. I am just a DIY'er with a restricted budget and just started my channel, and I made the mistake by buying an efile from wish. Needless to say that I am not able to use it, as it only worked a few times. I now need to save up for a new one before I can explore with acrylic or polygels.🙄

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve all done it! 🙈

@ashley24glamour 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful thanks so much I’m just starting out and I don’t even have a lot of gel polishes lol 😅 where would you recommend for gel polishes or just brands that are good

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Luxa & Luxio are some favs of mine. Also trying out some Korean brands ☺️

@rhondaclark5335 Жыл бұрын

Quality first speed will come

@ColorMeLyssa 2 жыл бұрын

What are the best gel polish brands? Is Beetles a “cheap” brand?

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only seen Beetles sold on Amazon, which I would be careful of. My favorite brands are Luxa Polish, Akzentz Luxio, Korean Gels from Zillabeau, Ugly Duckling.. etc. I always share high quality products on my channel that I would recommend.

@Katystinks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. One question I do have is how do you know the list of continued education classes near you? I’m in nail tech school right now and they are telling us when you work for a salon they will set you up with continued education. I’m not sure what I want to do so continued education might rely on me finding it myself and honestly I just don’t know where to start looking.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I would not rely on a salon to bring the education to you. I’m my experience, I have never had one salon bring in any nail education. To find classes, I would research the brands you’re interested in using and visit their websites. They will usually have a section to show upcoming classes. Depending on where you live, you may need to travel to the education. Another way is nail expos or conventions, which usually has many brands in one place where you can attend classes! If you need help let me know ☺️

@kathykov1 2 жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra I agree with you 100%. I've never seen a salon bring in education for nails. Hair...yes. skin...yes. I continue after 19 years to educate myself.

@Katystinks 2 жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra thank you for the fast reply! I’m really enjoying your videos so much and I will definitely look into your suggestions.

@rhondaclark5335 Жыл бұрын

I got the names and numbers of CE courses from the Cosmetology Board

@draconicthorn1980 2 жыл бұрын

I am in my first year of cosmetology and I wanted to start polygel nails (since we just finished the nail section in school) what are some high quality polygel brands? I’m not really sure what the professional brands are

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use polygel but I do have one video showing the Magpie polygel ☺️

@draconicthorn1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra thank you!

@kayleeharvey6860 2 жыл бұрын

What is some advise you can give on building clientele? I think so far this is the thing I’m most worried about.

@NailsByKatieDutra 2 жыл бұрын

It takes time and work. Ask clients for referrals, go out and meet people, pass out business cards, and post photos of your work!

@rhondaclark5335 Жыл бұрын

Your only as good as your equipment

@LydiaKrow Жыл бұрын

About the pricing - how would you even be able to get out of school without getting enough practice to feel confident when you start work? You should have worked on dozens of customers in school, as well as family and friends. If you somehow can't get the hours at school, then spend time with family, friends, and their direct referrals doing heavily discounted services (basically just charging enough to cover the cost of your materials) before renting your station until you feel confident enough to charge market price. I don't think it's a good idea to advertise to the public that you are new and discounting services to practice, I can see that backfiring. Also, not sure if this is still a thing but back when I was an esthetician, you could contact the manufacturer of any machinery you used to see if they would teach you how to use the equipment. Depending on your location, they would sometimes have local classes or other certified and licensed people who could teach you according to their standards, often for free or a very reasonable fee. I am also a firm believer in continuing education for skill building!

@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately most beauty schools in the US only teach the bare minimum, resulting it students not having enough practice or confidence after graduating. The “dozens” of customers were myself, a few other students, and some practice hands. 😂 I think I did one acrylic full set on an actual person. And the nail industry is pretty small compared to other beauty industries. There really aren’t representatives in most areas for brands/products. Maybe a few here and there but they don’t offer free or cheap training. If you want to get certified in using their products you must take the class which is usually $300-$500, and most people need to travel far to get to those classes. So if someone is new or just starting out, it can be hard for them to afford.

@LydiaKrow Жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra Ah, that is a bummer! Early 2000s or maybe just my own state had different programs, with members of the public able to come in for discounted services by students. I can't imagine trying to get started without that experience!

@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

@@LydiaKrow yes we had that too, just not very many customers and most of it was simple manicures. There was a lot we weren’t taught unfortunately 🥲 this was 2010 ish. We weren’t taught at all how to use gel or an efile, not even how to nip cuticles. Only allowed to use a wooden or plastic pusher, and we couldn’t use the acrylic unless we had a paying customer. Sadly this is a common type of experience with a lot of beauty schools.

@LydiaKrow Жыл бұрын

@@NailsByKatieDutra Wow! My license was as an esthetician, so I didn't go through a nail program. I had no idea. I didn't do the state school as it wasn't extensive enough but I went there for nail and hair because a friend was getting that license and needed people to work on. Thanks for the perspective - that's rough. :\

@NailsByKatieDutra Жыл бұрын

@@LydiaKrow I hope that it’s better these days! I know they have some specialty/advanced hair & esthetic schools. Maybe one day they will have it for nails too! 😄

@blondeswede8848 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tips ❤ I have had my license since February this year 2013 and I love doing nails but has you say they take time. It’s so good too hear you say that it’s okay ❤️ I have made a little nail studio at home and starting to get some clients regular and hope that 2014 will be a good nail year 💅 Thanks again for doing a good Jobb here on KZfaq ❤️ @dreamnailsterapi from Sweden 🇸🇪