Salon manicure secrets that everyone is silent about: what nail masters hide

You’re probably guessing that almost every nail designer dreams of seeing their clients come back again and again. However, they have another passionate desire: to reduce costs as much as possible. Here’s what it can lead to.

Renowned nail artist Jin Soon Choi worked in salons for eight years before opening her own. Jean says she has seen many times how other, much cheaper ones are poured into containers from expensive funds that have already been depleted. According to Choi, even in luxury establishments, high-end cosmetics are often replaced by more ordinary ones, which multiplies the profits by several times.

Nail polish can become thick over time, but restoring its consistency is easy – there are special tools for this. However, says Jean, very often in salons they use ordinary acetone – it is much cheaper and always at hand. Such an “ingredient” makes the coating less resistant – it will peel off much faster. If the manicure that the nail artist does for you doesn’t last long, try bringing your own bottle of polish – this may drastically change the situation.

Such disappointment does not threaten those who have been dating the same master for more than a year, but girls who want to change salons or try something new often face it. Often, Choi says, promotional materials don’t include additional services that will make nail design more expensive, such as using hardener. Jean advises asking before the soak if all fees are included in the advertised cost of a manicure.

First, Choi explains, stylists don’t care whether or not there is hair on the client’s legs. Secondly, shaving makes you more susceptible to infections – the procedure “opens” the pores and tiny micro-cuts remain on the skin that you cannot see.

Usually this is persuaded, because the additional service brings the master a little more money. However, according to nail designer and salon owner Sky Hadley, it’s not always necessary. “Don’t remove calluses if you’re an athlete – chances are they’ll protect your feet. If you lead a normal life, always choose soak and scrub and never let the master cut the skin” , she says.

Only metal and ceramic instruments can be placed in dry heat or in autoclaves which ensure high quality sterilization. Everything else – swabs, sponges, cuticle sticks, toe separators, cardboard or paper nail files – should be disposable. Choi advises taking them with you if you’re unsure of the parlor, and watching carefully which ones the master uses. Do you see the white overlay on the file? Run – it means it has already been used on another client.

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