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by Janet McCormick, MS Is this your goal? Many NCA graduates have achieved this goal. And MORE. A six-figure + nail technician is a licensed nail professional that makes $100,000 per year or more – we have many that are doing this. Totally or equivalently. The first one, Tota
A technician wishing to become a Medical Nail Technician (MNT) must complete the core courses on www.nailcareacademy.com plus the 40-hour internship. Transitioning from nail technician to practicing MNT is post-certification and is the result of committed activities as taught
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When we are feeling stressed and fatigued and another client is due, what can we do to boost our energy? Back-to-back clients and no spare time for us? Here are a few suggestions relevant to our situation: 1. Eat for energy. Nail Technicians do not eat well – most of us
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Many clients search for salons that perform soakless pedicures because they feel safer with this protocol. However, some clients resist giving up the soak. Uninformed clients may prefer the whirlpool soak because of the bubbling of the water and previously perceived superior
Read articleThe soakless protocol is not new—it was first performed in the 90s as a shortcut to manicuring, but it is now more refined, expanded into pedicuring, and goes far beyond the "quicky" attitude. Soakless manicures and pedicures offer many advantages to nail professionals and ar
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Let’s say you are past the scary stage of starting your clientele, and you are becoming comfortable with how things are going. Are at least half of your clients coming in regularly, most at timely intervals? If so, it’s time to begin making standing appointments, meaning pre-s
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An excerpt from Manicuring & Pedicuring Mastery, by Janet McCormick These services can be “pop ups,” meaning they come into our market from something that is trending on the internet or in society - suddenly they look great for a service in our salons, products are develop
Read articleMy personal thoughts on coupons… Unless you are just starting out or really need new clients AND you can negotiate a decent deal with a third-party company involving at least some profit on your side of the deal, don’t do a coupon, especially a third party. To figure this out yo
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Email names are important! They can be a positive for your business and your branding…or they can can work against you. Which is the case for you? When choosing an email address, consider the following factors: Consider the image. Your email address is actually a part of
Read articleBy Denise Baich, ANT, SSC, FNT, MNT How many times has this happened to you: “Hi, _____! I am so sorry to call so late but…” We are booked to the hilt, with many people waiting to get an appointment with us, and then the cancellation call comes. With the short time left before
Read articleNailpro, May, 2022 Since the 1990s, the pedicure service has been either a consistently growing service in the beauty industry or near to it—a recently developed phenomenon. Foot care has always been performed, even in cave man times, it has been said. But, it usually was merel
Read articleJanet McCormick, MS, NCA When owners in our industry discuss raising prices, their negativity shows up quickly. They don’t know when to do it. They are fearful they will lose clients to a crippling degree. And many just stay where they are out of fear! This can bring disaster t
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Denise Baich, 2017 It was early February and I had just committed to opening my own Certified Safe Salon Nailcare Suite. It was an amazing feeling, but it was time to purchase my inventory and…. My autoclave. For those who have done the research, an autoclave can cost a pretty
Read articleRoutine Foot Care and the ANT/WNT/MNT Reality: a nail technician’s scope of practice is the same in a podiatry office as in a salon in your state or country. In most cases, you are a cosmetic nail technician, even if your certificate says, “Medical Nail Technician.” Let’s dis
Read articleOne of the things one must do to be successful in any field is control their tasks for quality and efficiency. That includes doing a task well in the shortest time possible. That is especially true in the beauty industry – the more services we can do in a given time, the more mon
Read articleIt’s Time To “Clean House” Karen Hodges, 2018 In reviewing the last year I have been thinking that I want to “run leaner” and get rid of some of the unnecessary “stuff” in my business. I became inspired to clean my house – so to speak, my business house. I invite you to take
Read articleGuidelines for Press Releases By Janet McCormick Press Releases are giant marketing resources for niches, ours included. This blog is to help those who realize the infinite worth of PR and take on the challenge to develop this important skill. Press releases can be long standin
Read articleBy Janet McCormick, MS You have finished your trek through the NCA programs and you are ready to hit your plan towards becoming a “6 Figure Nail Technician.” What are the additional “absolutely MUST HAVE” skills you need to achieve this goal? Yes, you have more to learn. Is it
Read articleCongratulations, Graduate! You have your ANT Certification. Now, to gain the most benefit from your courses you must follow through to become a full member of the Nailcare Academy Community. - Go to Facebook and request to be accepted into our private group. Search: “The Nail
Read articleA business letterhead is quick to develop but is important to being considered a serious business immediately. It is a designed header at the top of a company letter and usually includes a logo, name, address, and contact information such as phone or fax number, email address, an
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Many nail businesses are called or go to Yelp to “claim” their account. Yelp is a social media company that accepts and posts comments from the public about businesses, both positive and negative. After you claim your account, they immediately try to sell you an “upgrade” to the
Read articleI have heard/read several comments on steaming the feet during pedicures lately. Most said it added luxury and relaxation to the service and added a notable difference to their protocol ~ I do see that and agree but having never done this during hand and foot services, I thought
Read articleby Janet McCormick, MS Is this your goal? Many NCA graduates have achieved this goal. And MORE. A six-figure + nail technician is a licensed nail professional that makes $100,000 per year or more – we have many that are doing this. Totally or equivalently. The first one, Tota
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Would you like to be in the higher earning echelons and receive a high level of respect from your clients and others? This is a potential that Nailcare Academy can bring to you as a nail technician. A Nailcare Academy certificate-holder is trained to fill a great need out there a
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