5 Things You Should NOT Do In the Pedicure Room!

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yet, the Mfg’s of such products are spending millions and millions of dollars advertising in our Trade and Non-Trade magazines because they know this is where the money is spent. And, our Technicians continue to spend hundreds of dollars traveling to classes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What does this have to do with the 5 things we should NOT do in the Pedicure room?

Well, as I continue to read my stored articles, i’m reading articles and blogs from so called Professionals outside of our Industry.

I recently read an article from NailPro, written from an outside source that we should use a pumice stone to reduce a corn.  WHAT??????  Now, in fairness, it was in context to additional information, however…..a pumice stone? Don’t they know a pumice stone is volcanic rock?  Don’t they know a pumice stone can NOT be cleaned properly or sterilized?  Don’t they know the rock it is made out of and can break off and get imbedded in the clients skin?   Arrrghhhhhhh!!!!  Why??????????[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]My point is, someone will read that article and think it’s a good idea.  Someone will use a pumice stone.  Someone will get an infection from a pumice stone and many of you won’t know any difference.  Why?  Because we tend to believe everything we read.

Someone recently said to me “The Truth Hurts”….”It’s Disruptive”.  I don’t agree.  I believe the truth is Educational.  However, we need to be careful because not all Education is the truth.  I also don’t believe being a shit kicker is the way to resolve a so called “untruth”.  Sometimes it’s just as simple as just not knowing.

As in this story I read about this outside source recommending a pumice stone.  I firmly believe the person who wrote this article has never thought of a pumice stone as being volcanic rock.  Will I call her out on this?  No!  But, I will reach out to her directly and educate her on the realities of pumice.

So, here are the 5 things you do NOT want to do in the Pedicure room![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1534802218178{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2240″ img_size=”500×500″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]#4  Don’t ReUse the same set of tools

I hate to sound like a broken record, but again….speaking from experience, you should have an alternating sets of tools.  There is absolutely no way you can properly clean and disinfect one set of tools between clients.  A good majority of you use disinfectants which require a minimum of 10 minutes contact time.  By the time you scrub, dry and disinfect……it’s just too close.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]#5  Don’t underestimate your value

The biggest thing I see which happens in our Industry is underestimating the value of a Nail Technician.

Besides the fact we physically go to school to learn, study and take a test to pass, we also have to stay updated and current with health concerns.  Our feet of today are entirely different than 50 years ago.  Our environment has changed.  External influences are greater and the risk of infection is serious….serious….serious.

There is time involved in staying educated.  There is money involved in staying educated. There is passion involved in staying educated.  If we want to change our image to the outside world, we must first change our image to ourselves.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]#1 – How much do you want to make an hour?

In my past life at my Salon, I would ask possible team mates this question in their interview.  “I don’t know” is not an acceptable answer.  What are you worth?  there is no right or wrong number to this.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]#2 What is your service cost?

Surprisingly, most people don’t know.  It’s imperative to know for so many reasons, and figuring your Service value is one of them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]#3 What is your square footage rate?

Another number many people don’t know.  If your rent is $1000 per month and you have 500 sq feet, you need to make sure that every square foot of that space is bringing in at least $2.00 per square foot.  If your Pedicure service area is 100 sq feet, you need $200.00 per month just for that area.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These are just a couple of items you should look at in putting a $$$ amount on paper.  I haven’t read it myself, but It is my understanding there is a very good book by Tina Alberino talking of this very subject.  I highly suggest you look into it.

My main point here, is to help you realize….you are worth more then you think.  Now is the perfect time of year to re-evaluate, organize, ask the difficult questions (of yourself) and make some hearty changes moving into 2019.

In addition, plant those seeds.  Harvesting at this time of year reaps all that you can sow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2087″ title=”CJ, President”][/vc_column][/vc_row]