Hi Nail Geeks, I'm over from Skin geek *waves hello and at the moment I don't offer anything nail related (not even a basic mani/pedi although I am fully trained). I'm home based but thinking of opening a salon and adding nails into the business plan as they don't take up much room but I'm wondering if anyone can help with a vague idea of how popular they are so I can work out profitability. I live in an affluent area with lots of ladies who lunch IYKNIM so based on you and where you live/work can you give me an idea of how many you do per day? I know it will differ depending on area/how established you are/ etc. but I need some figures to help me in my business plan and I'm floundering. My rent on the salon will be £2000 per month (that's just the rent) so I am trying to add profitable treatments and I'm guessing the set up costs are low compared to the return. Apologies for long post!! xx
Bio Sculpture & Shellac profitability
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souz
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hiya, firstly good luck with your shop!
if you are trained in mani/pedi then it would be easy to start up with shellac, its been said before if you can polish you can shellac (i think there is a tad more to it than that personally).
i do both shellac and bio sculpture and have been a nail technician for 15 years. i had problems with bio to start with even after training but with shellac have had no problems at all. hoping that helps.
i wish id got shellac sooner and realised how good it is, my business wouldve grown sooner as everyone is loving it. i just wish i had charged more but as i was doing bio for a certain price i thought shellac should be cheaper (this was before i realised just how good a product it is!!)!! i live in a very affluent village where like yourself said ladies who lunch live. im glad that i have bio sculpture too for those that dont have nails suitable for shellac although have only come across one so far.
am hoping i havent waffled too much lol
register with sweet squared and get a starter pack for shellac and see how you go, then get bio later on!!
if you are trained in mani/pedi then it would be easy to start up with shellac, its been said before if you can polish you can shellac (i think there is a tad more to it than that personally).
i do both shellac and bio sculpture and have been a nail technician for 15 years. i had problems with bio to start with even after training but with shellac have had no problems at all. hoping that helps.
i wish id got shellac sooner and realised how good it is, my business wouldve grown sooner as everyone is loving it. i just wish i had charged more but as i was doing bio for a certain price i thought shellac should be cheaper (this was before i realised just how good a product it is!!)!! i live in a very affluent village where like yourself said ladies who lunch live. im glad that i have bio sculpture too for those that dont have nails suitable for shellac although have only come across one so far.
am hoping i havent waffled too much lol
register with sweet squared and get a starter pack for shellac and see how you go, then get bio later on!!
Thanks Souz, I have no problem splashing the cash for the training and kits but I would love an idea of how many you do on the 'average' day.
I'm doing a forecast with nothing to base it on! Should I estimate 1 bio/shellac per day or 10 or somewhere in between! I have nothing to base any forecasts on so even a very rough idea would be immensely helpful.
xx
I'm doing a forecast with nothing to base it on! Should I estimate 1 bio/shellac per day or 10 or somewhere in between! I have nothing to base any forecasts on so even a very rough idea would be immensely helpful.
xx
SillyBilly
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How many clients will depend on what service they want, how effectively you work and what working hours you keep. How long is a piece of string LOL
souz
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For estimate purposes iwould say 1 bio and several shellac per day and ofcourse adding in toes, I have been surprised by how many people have gel or shellac toes even without having fingers done. Hth xx
