Do what you love and you'll never have to work another day in your life!
In what other profession do you have the power to affect people's self-esteem, work flexible hours and earn a professional income?
WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME A NAIL TECHNICIAN
Here are the top 10 answers (in no particular order).
1. CLIENT SATISFACTION
Most nail technicians value pleasing their customers above all else.
Says Debbie Fanning of Debbie's Nail Designs, “I really enjoy my profession because no matter how bad a day my clients are having, they leave my chair with a smile and a new attitude. Making my clients happy and changing their day from bad to good makes it all worth it.”
Shirlene Barchus, says, ““I work long hours taking care of my clients, which is my most important goal. In the fast pace of life, I feel that I do a service for my clients that makes them feel good about themselves.”
And for Eva Olliff of Perfect Ten Nail Shop, “It is therapeutic for me to see clients so pleased about how they spent their time and money.”
2. MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Whether it's new clients, coworkers, or other nail technicians at tradeshows, nail technicians relish the opportunity to meet and make new friends.
“I enjoy meeting other professionals who are eager to learn, share, and develop the nail business. I also enjoy the ongoing relationships I have with my clients,” says Sheri Greenig of We Du Nails.
Says Nancy Hanson of Ocean Ranch Beauty Supply and Salon, “I think the main reason I'm still hanging in there is because m work is never dull—I'm meeting new and interesting people all the time.”
3. FINANCIAL REWARDS
As a nail technician, we're told you get out of your job what you put into it. “If you are dedicated, the money will come,” says Barchus. Karen Heiskeu of Raymond's Hairstylist, agrees: “Being a nail technician gives you the opportunity to earn what you want to.”
For Susan Frey of Fingers M' Toes, having money on a day-to-day basis and not having to wait for a paycheck is a definite plus.
4. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
How many clients you want to service in a given day is ultimately up to you. Says Greenig, “I enjoy scheduling full days and evenings so when a couple of slow hours do come, I can tend to other business such as doctor appointments, the dentist, etc.” Greenig also likes the fact that she can increase her income by working more hours if she chooses.
“I love being my own boss,” says Frey, “because I can decide when I want to work.”
5. CHALLENGING WORK
NO matter how seasoned a nail technician you are, every day brings new challenges. Says Heather Hewett of Nails Unlimited, “I love challenges for me. I'm a firm believer that anything that is worthwhile is a challenge.”
6. PERSONAL SATISFACTION
For many people, job fulfillment is one of the most important reasons for sticking to their career. Says Olliff, “The personal rewards you receive from a job well done are wonderful. When a customer really appreciates your work, you know that no one but you has created that result.”
Lisa King of My Private Salon, shares the same feeling: “At the end of the service, I can look down at my client's hands and say, 'I did that—wow, I really did that!”'
7. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nail technicians have opportunity to learn more and more every day. “I think education is important and it keeps me on my toes,” says Donna Plante of Kurly Q.
8. CREATIVITY
Quite simply, when it comes to nails, you can really exercise your artisitic ability and get your imagination run wild.
“you can transform hands into a work of art,” says Teresa Baham of Bridgette's Hair Care, who says her only “true talent” is doing nails.
Says Plante, “There are so many things you can create and do in his business.” Frey says she enjoys being creative and a perfectionist.
For Kathi Borror of Exquisite Design, the ability to create beautiful nails is rewarding. “I enjoy using my artistic skills,” she says.
9. COMPETING
Nail technicians who love the thrill of victory and can handle the agony of defeat say competing is one of the best extracurricular activities of doing nails. Says Heiskeu, “Competing allows you to meet other professionals and to lean new techniques or improve your own.”
Plante enjoys the fact that there are so many different nail competitions to “try your hand at.”
10. JUST DOING NAILS
The bottom line for most professionals is that they simple love doing nails.
“I love it! I love art! I love to make people happy!” says Baham.
“There is nothing better than doing something you love and making money at it,” says Jacqueline Alberti of Jacqueline's Nail Salon.
And Barchus, who's had a few other careers in her lifetime, says she doesn't know when she's ever been happier about what she does for a living.
Naomi Levine-Marinaro of Nails by Naomi, says it best: “If you enjoy the line of work you're in and you can persevere through the daily events, you'll be rewarded in the end!”
STEP INTO SPRING WITH A NEW CAREER!
DON'T JUST DREAM IT .... DO IT!
Take this opportunity to embark into the exiting career of Spa with the Hands-On Training and Support it Takes to Launch a Rewarding Career in the Promising Spa Industry!
THE ACCREDITED AND CERTIFIED NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE
private one on one instructions from Tammy Tvait at Universal Trends in Porcupine Plain SK.
In response to the market-driven need for new Nail Professionals to fill demand in the industry, Gallery Esthetics Source, partners with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, created an approved and accredited, highly innovative state of the art Gel Nail Technician technical training credit program, with classrooms offered through it’s Saskatoon Campus Education Training Center or you can Choose Private-One-on-One Instruction, designed to fit your schedule...you choose the days & times, working with Tammy Tvait your educator from Porcupine Plain who has accomplished the comprehensive educator training thru GES, in order to share the nail industry with you!
The next Saskatoon Classroom Start Date is March 25th
(with Classes held on Sundays...complete with kit and electric nail file machine)
Or you can Choose Private-One-on-One Instruction, designed to fit your schedule...you choose the days & times!
The program is custom tailored to the needs of the spa industry, so GES Nail Technician grads have two important advantages in the spa marketplace:
1. All your knowledge and training reflects the highest standards available in the industry today.
2. GES’s Nail Technician program shares the strengths of GES’s renowned experience as a product developer, distributor and spa education leader.
GES grads also enjoy proven on-the-job and business success. We’re proud of our hundreds of graduates who consistently demonstrate their ability to meet and exceed industry expectations.
GES has shown to be the graduates of choice for spa employers seeking top nail professionals.
BECOMING A CONFIDENT NAIL TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL
Graduates of this certified program enter the professional world with confidence after gaining hours of practical, hands-on experience working with real clients in our professional student clinics.
Take a look at the fascinating areas you’ll study as a Gel Nail Technician student with GES, an anything but basic course, it stands as the foundation Core course for the Nail Technician Professional:
Plastic Tip Application (for Temp Sets: grads, weddings, etc.) Natural & French Nail Overlays Sculptured Full Sets (with the emphasis and focus on Sculpture), Full Color Sets and Fills, French & Regular Fills How to "Deal With" Nailbiters (Sculpture Techniques specifically designed for the nailbiter client, other courses do not teach this and charge for a separate class) Product Removals (back to the client's own natural nail) The Electric File (we focus on being salon ready - other courses DO NOT teach with the electric file and charge for a separate class) with File Navigation (filing with machine & by hand) Diseases & Disorders of the Nail Sanitization & Disinfection, Plus much more!
IS A REWARDING NAIL TECHNICIAN CAREER RIGHT FOR YOU? WITH US?
With a comprehensive training program, taken by many Spa & Salon Established Nail Technicians, designed to specifically teach a Beginning Career Nail Technician to master the art of Sculpted Gel Nails with the use of an Electric Nail Filing Machine.
Gallery Esthetics Source thrives on building lasting relationships, by partnering with our clients to provide spa industry professionals the creation of distinctive career education programs, exceptional products and technical support expertise to master their trade!
Total Course Cost includes: tuition, product kit, electric nail file, manual and taxes included!
(**note: you do have options on the gel lamp and the electric file when you register)
Note: You have the choice of the set classroom dates in Saskatoon or if you choose private classes (one-on-one), custom designed just for you at Universal Trends in Porcupine Plain.
This Course typically spans over a period of approximately 5-7 weeks allowing for holidays as well as the critical practice time and studying required for final exams.
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call Tammy Tvait in Porcupine Plain @ 1-306-278-7504
or 306-664-5004 in Saskatoon
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