Visalia, Calif.-based nail tech Maggie Franklin tells it like it is. Never dull, she lends her unique perspective to a wide variety of issues facing working techs.
Once again, I find myself revisiting this. I just don’t quite understand why so many professionals have such a problem with professional products falling into the hands of non-pros?Seriously? You never did your own nails with
I was recently advised to watch some YouTube videos in order to gain motorcycling skills.Yep. True story. Somehow, watching someone do something will magically make me able to do it as well.By that logic, I should
Coffee. It’s what keeps some people alive. Statistically, only 30% of Americans drink coffee. But I like to think I help even that number out, because I’m pretty sure my blood stream is 30% coffee.So, you
I’m sure we’ve all had a handful of those clients, right? The ones who just do not mesh with you? That first appointment is awkward and stressful. You ask them questions, they either give one word
And while I’m ranting about forms… Do you know how many websites I have been sifting through this week on my great quest for awesome new forms?A lot. Seriously, like maybe 30. And you know what?
My grandmother has always been on the frugal side. And by “frugal,” I mean cheap, miserly, and entirely out of touch with reality. I think we all grew up with someone who thought that forking over
Sometimes I can be a bit much. Or so I’ve been told. I talk a lot. I can be quite animated and I’ve never been very good at all that “polite conversation” stuff — always sticking
I remember, back in my first year as a nail tech, wrestling with my product. I just couldn’t seem to find that sweet spot that allowed me to pick up a bead of acrylic that was
I really appreciate it when clients arrive early. It gives them time to put their purses down, put on their sweaters (I keep my AC set to "snow"), check their e-mail/voicemail/text messages or whatever it is
I think by far the most challenging aspect of my job is the personal interaction required. My job is not merely comprised of the physical act of performing services, but complicated by the need to effectively
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