We’ve accomplished so much for the Confessions of a Nail Tech Podcast! Season 3 has been the pivotal moment of the series because it’s my first season post-graduate school. If you’ve been with us since Season 1 then you know the uphill journey. We’re so excited about Season 4 and truly feel loved and honored to have you as faithful subscribers and listeners. In the meantime, be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube @nailsbyrah or visit www.nailsbyrah.com ---...

The nail tech community reaches millions every day and is a multi-billion dollar industry in its own right. We provide you with countless tutorials, product reviews, and funny bits throughout the day to keep both you and us going. As a nail tech, we are more than your manicurist and pedicurist. Bonds are formed and we become family, celebrating milestones, celebrations, and all of life's twists and turns. On this journey, it is important to find and have a community of professionals to help...

This episode is dedicated to some nail tech events happening here in the US in the next couple of months, as well as in the UK. Be certain to TuneIn and attend some of these events if you are able to, and bring a friend and share the news that there are so many things happening in the nail tech community, and I am here to broadcast to you live. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message

The warmer season is coming and we want you to be prepared for the “first pedicure of the season” clients. We discuss the “Deep Cleaning Fee” to implement into your services. What is the deep clean fee? Tune in and we’ll tell ya! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message

Who starts Valentine’s Day with a break up? Listen for the details because there may be a message in here for you. Remember, the words for the day are love and uplift. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message

Hey Good People! Robots are entering the salon this year. I told you something about 2023 felt magical. An article, “Automated Manicures Are Coming to U.S. Airports,” from nailpro.com piqued my interest. I had to come share what I found and get your input. Would you let a machine paint your nails? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message

The way you present yourself speaks before you can introduce yourself. My first nail salon job was working in a high traffic, high-volume, salon on the city’s Eastside and we had a lot of younger clientele or women who were older, but like to keep themselves together, with that I saw a lot of Louis Vuitton bags, a lot of Gucci bags, so you can kind of get an idea of the kind of women who would come into the salon… follow suit. --- Send in a voice message:...

Hey Good People, It has been some time since I last shared a license transfer story and this one is one for the books. Not only did I submit my application in good faith, but I also spent some MONEY trying to transfer my license to the State of South Carolina, and let me just say, they gave me a run for my money. I put this episode together to share my experience and help someone else transfer their license from another state. I am thankful for this experience because I get to share this...

As we close out the year, I wanted to talk about this feeling that I’m having about 2023. This year felt like a trial run of the “new normal,” but 2023 feels like it’s going to be the paid subscription with all the bonus features we could ask for out of life. Hey students and aspiring nail techs, the time is now for you to apply for your programs and start the process of becoming licensed and paid. Good luck and Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message:...

Hey Good People! We like to keep ourselves honest here at Confessions of A Nail Tech and we decided to Google to podcast to see what would generate. The suggested searches left our jaws on the floor and made us wonder just how happy people were in their professions to ask the kinds of questions we saw. With that being said, is becoming a nail tech worth it in the long run? The answer ranges from simple to complex and everything in between, depending on who you ask, and we're here to answer it...

Hey Good People, we’re back with more confessions! Happy holidays as season 3 kicks off with a confession from Rah as she transitions to client from nail technician, for now. Grab some snacks and tune in as we talk about being a client but still wearing the nail technician cap! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message

Hey Good People, as we close our season two, chapter 2 of the Confessions of A Nail Tech podcast, I just want to give thanks, and give a recap of all of the things we talked about in season two. I want to give hope for season three and the things that are ahead for the brand as a whole. Again, without you all, there is no Confessions of A Nail Tech podcast and we are so thankful for you! See you in October! IG: @nailsbyrah YouTube: @nailsbyrah www.nailsbyrah.com --- Send in a voice...

Hey Good People, these are things I wish I knew before jumping into the business. I share a sample budget that helped me stay afloat while working in the salon even during a slow season. You don’t want to miss this episode! Follow me on IG: @nailsbyrah Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: @nailsbyrah --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/support

Hey Good People, we talk about money management and the pros and cons of being a contract worker (1099-misc) and W-2 in the nail salon. Back taxes are no joke so stay on top of it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/support

Hey Good People, Not "Just" A Nail Tech is a think piece. Earlier this week, I saw a post by Nailpro Magazine that featured Celina Ryden's story about the struggle of Nail Technology being recognized as a real job. *scoff* The nerve, right? Her story resonated with me so much because I shared a similar experience when deciding to work as a nail technician. Take a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/message Support this podcast:...

Hey good people! Happy Tuesday! I hope these last couple of weeks have been productive for you as we transition into the last quarter of 2021. I know, right? The year is almost over and we made it through another year and a half of trying to abide by CDC guidelines and then taking risks! (Wear your masks and continue to social distance, please). I also entered into my last year of business school so I am equally excited about what is to come for Nails by Rah and Confessions of a Nail Tech....

In this episode, we talk about the professional biases we have within the industry. I know, as a professional, I am particular about the salons I visit when I feel like being pampered. Whenever I need a break from maintaining my own nails, I visit local nail salons in hopes that I’ll find a salon that does a job as well as I do. Admit it, you too. Very seldom do we go get services at a salon as a professional and completely relax. I’ve only done that ONCE and it was in a salon that I worked...

Welcome back after a three-month hiatus. Rah talks about owning your nail technician journey and shares a personal story about her eight-year nail salon-nail tech journey. She is open about her successes and failures. The most important thing to remember is that your journey is personal and important because it allows you to see your progress and be a work in progress. The nail salon industry in a global market is a $9.9 billion industry, which saw growth amid a pandemic. To read more visit...

Hey Good People, I saw a post floating around my timeline about how nails have become so expensive over the years. I read through 10% of the comments, internally laugh and then screaming when I saw the comments. In 2021 customers want a full-set of nails for $25 and a fill in for $12. Yes, you don't know what you don't know, however, it isn't wise to bargain with your nail care provider. In an older post, I briefly explain why some of these prices remain the same in certain shops and the...

Happy New Year! I feel it's appropriate to say until the end of January.  In this episode, we dive deep into what we want for 2021. I think 2020 put a lot of things into perspective for us and turned us into survivors. We survived a pandemic! Yes, the nail salon survived a pandemic! If the year didn't kill you then it certainly made you stronger.  Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. https://anchor.fm/nails-by-rah/support --- This episode is...

Hey Good People, Happy Tuesday! Welcome in November! This is a new month with new opportunities and NO NONsense. You know, I’ve been seeing a lot of memes and things on my timeline about learning how to say “NO” in November to keep your sanity. I agree, there are a lot of things we have to learn to say no to, am I right? So in this “No” November, I am saying NO to candy, alcohol, and people with ill intentions (especially the folks who think nail techs should price match services, but that’s...

You know it’s time to leave a place of employment when you start to feel undervalued, even after making your concerns known with the person in charge. If you have listened to season 1, my first episode is dedicated to “Knowing your Worth” where I talk at length about setting your price and understanding the value that you bring to the salon. Yes, even my students who just became licensed bring value to a salon. So, you must know what when you start to feel undervalued that it is time to part...

Annnnnnnnd we're back! Season 2 is near and dear to my heart because we really get into the nitty gritty of salon life and, in my case, life after the salon. Yes, there is a life after the salon. I wanted to start season 2 with a survival guide to set the tone for the season. So many things have happened since our break for the summer and i'm here as your guide through the COVID-19 crisis and everything else that is going on. How've you been?  You may now buy your "Confessions of A Nail...

Hello Good People! I appreciate you all for tuning into Season 1 of Confessions of a Nail Tech Podcast. As promised, this is a recap and the final episode for this season, so I wanted to make this one count! This journey has truly been amazing and I thank you all for listening, contributing to my topics, and finding me on social media platforms, and engaging with me on my topics there as well. Also as promised, below are the links to my YouTube channel, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and...