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Articles from Suzie, her nail industry friends and the NCE community about everything NAILS! From career building and education to life lessons and advice.
4 Things to Remind Yourself When You Feel Self Doubt
by Chantelle Vermont
I get messages in my inbox often that say something like, “Chan… I always doubt myself and I feel like I’m never going to be as good as the artists I see on social media.” If these words sound familiar to you, then keep reading! Helping nail techs with their self confidence is something I’m really passionate about…
Do you have to be Artistically Talented to be a Nail Tech?
by Suzie
There are so many pictures we see on social media of incredible paintings and drawings- artworks in their own right- done on nails. These masterpieces can make the idea of becoming a nail technician, or even just improving your skills as one, seem daunting…
Why I Don’t Believe in Nail Licensing
by Suzie
In the nail world, we have blurred the line between pro and non pro. So much so, that you often cannot tell the difference between the two. Some will disagree with me. Some may be upset. It’s a very controversial topic in the nail industry. But I feel I need to address it. I don’t believe in nail licensing…
Is it the Product… Or is it You?
by Suzie
After over 30 years of doing nails, I’ve troubleshooted every issue under the sun. Runny and discoloured acrylic beads… Stubborn gel that’s sticky, chipping, wrinkling- or not even curing at all! Throughout my own lengthy experience, I have learned for myself that it in fact was never the product that was the issue. It was always how I was using it.
Why Your Nail Salon Might Not Make it Through the Pandemic
by Suzie
Grab coffee, throw your hair in a bun, race the kids to school a tiny bit early and rush back to open your doors for your first morning client. Your day is fully booked, which is great, because your power bill is due and you have to buy more product. You end up skipping your lunch break to squeeze someone in who was running behind and even though a client decided she wanted to…
Story Time with Olga: Always Listen to Your Clients
by Olga Khazova
Like many, in 2020 I’ve had time to myself I have not had in years. Time away from everyday work, my kids’ extracurriculars and the normal hustle and bustle we’ve become accustomed to. I was excited to spend this free time on my passions- dare I say it- on my dreams! How can you judge someone for being excited about what lights them up in life?
