Of course you’re unique and of course your professional path is like no one else’s. Still, it’s always fun to compare yourself to others in your field. Based on statistics found in NAILS 2014-2015 Big Book, what follows is a portrait of a typical nail technician. How many boxes can you check?

□ I am female.

□ I am married with kids.

□ I have been doing nails for more than 12 years.

□ I am in my 40s.

□ I work 36-40 hours per week.

□ I am booked between 80% and 99% of the time.

□ I spent $100 or less on education in the past year.

□ I am the only tech working in my location.

□ I sell retail products for home use.

□ I use a traditional paper calendar for booking.

□ I have medical insurance and professional liability insurance.

□ I don’t wear a mask.

□ My salon has its own website.

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