Looking for a career in the beauty industry? Many women find this a great choice and an excellent way to start a lucrative career even if they only have a high school diploma. Fingernail technicians provide various services to their customers which include manicures, pedicures, applying acrylic nails and wraps.
The beauty business is a billion dollar a year business. An excellent opportunity exists to establish a great home based business in this dynamic beauty field. In fact, a large number of self employed fingernail technicians operate out of their homes or travel to a customer's location.
Fingernail Technician Duties
Technicians are responsible for many duties but they are basically concerned with manicures and pedicures. Here is a roundup of their basic duties:
- Manicure care
- Pedicure care
- Applying acrylics
- Applying wraps
- Condition nails
- Strengthen nails
- Treat nails
- Dress nails with polish
Fingernail Technician Skills
These are the basic skills one should have to enter the beauty industry and succeed.
- An artistic eye to design and sculpture nails
- A pleasant personality
- Beauty school training
- Beauty license in most states
- Certification in some states
- Know how to operate equipment involved in procedures
- Former experience in beauty shop
Fingernail Technician Equipment
Fingernail technicians should acquire basic nail equipment and nail supplies. The basic nail tech setup is readily available at many local commercial beauty supply stores across the country.
Startup Cost
The startup cost varies widely and depends on the equipment already owned. Also one must add in advertising methods to arrive at the total startup cost.
Potential Income
Manicurists working in salons make about $21, 280 in 2006 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Home based nail techs usually charge by the service performed. A basic manicure might cost $20 and up. Many fingernail technicians also offer their clients other types of beauty treatments and products to supplement their income. Potential income depends on experience and sales skills plus the amount of competition in the local area. That said, a considerable income is possible if the tech builds up a large client base that seeks their services on a regular basis.
Advertising Methods
Many advertising methods are employed and the following are quite successful at attracting new customers.
- Advertise in local community papers
- Advertise on local radio or cable stations
- Word of mouth from satisfied customers
- Target friends, family, neighbors
Insider Career Tips
Many fingernail technicians involved with a home based business have worked in the beauty industry and are already licensed. Those new to the beauty industry should first seek professional training in a vocational school. Plus, fingernail technicians should acquire a few year's experience working in a beauty salon to prepare them for their own home based business.
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
