Most popular answer: Doing my own nails!

Reorganizing and putting back the polishes that I used that day. 
@polishedfingernails
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Posting on social media! It’s such a great marketing tool but I really struggle with keeping up.
@designs.by.kate
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Cleaning the rim of my nail polish bottles after every use.
@reeem_ka
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Bookkeeping!
@lashandbrowbar.by.tina
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Cleaning all of my polish bottles and placing them back in their designated spots.
@phf2014
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Cleaning the house. I’d rather play in my nail studio instead!
@amykinsnailart
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Next question:

For solo nail techs who work alone (or are the only tech in a hair salon), how do you connect and “talk shop” with other nail professionals? [Answers will appear in the February issue.] Share your opinion on the topic by emailing your response by November 15 to Beth.Livesay@bobit.com. Please include your name, salon, city and state, and a high-resolution headshot with your response.

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