Gel polish brands

[Polishedby.jen]

Hi Everyone,
This is my first post so I apologize if it ends up in the wrong category, or sounds all over the place. But here goes nothing.

I am in the process of starting my own business as a nail technician. Right now I am weighing the options between mobile and renting a small room. (but that is a whole other thread on its own!!)
I write today because I am wondering if other techs out there stick to one or two brands of gel polish, or are open to a variety of brands. Currently I am using OPI gel color, gelish, Gelaze, Orly Gel FX and opi gel shine. The reason I've decided to continue to switch brands is because of the colors that are available by each brand. I personally don't think it's u professional to carry a variety of brands, because there are a lot of times you can't find the colour your want with maybe your brand of choice.
Let's hear it guys, what do you think? Keep a couple brands.... Limit myself to 4 brands? (4 because of the slots on my IKEA shelf where I display them hahaha!!!) let me know what you all do!

 

[user 111574]

I stick with one brand of gel (shellac). Having more ranges would tie up so much money in stock I'd never pay myself!
Stock has a shelf life so you don't want to throw away old unused gel polishes - loses you money.
With regard to colour choice, once you get confident with one brand you will be able to layer colours to create missing shades. Pigments and glitters also extend the colours you can offer.
I know lots of people do carry more than one range but I look at it from the profit/ loss angle!