Anticipating a wave of indignation from nail masters, we want to say that this is the opinion of a specialist who does not dissuade from services, but just expresses his opinion.
My name is Larisa and I have been working in the beauty industry for many years. At the beginning of my career, I tried to work from home, then I got a job in a salon and yet sometimes I work part-time at my place. I can give reasons why I myself would not go to the master’s apartment to do a manicure, even for a tempting cost. Rather, I would not even go, afraid of the low price tag.
Pros and cons of manicure at home: tips from the master
1. It is impossible to get rid of nail dust in the apartment, and this is dangerous for the health of the client and the hostess. In salons for professional manicure services, the room is arranged so that it can be washed well. Plastic, ceramic and glass surfaces allow for quick removal of skin debris and dust from the nail plates. The house usually has soft corners, fabric curtains, carpets and rugs. All small particles settle on them, which cannot be removed even with a powerful vacuum cleaner. It is clear that breathing this is dangerous.
2. There is no guarantee of the professionalism of the master. If you come home to do a manicure, most likely, you hesitate to ask the hostess for her professional certificates. And she, of course, does not hang diplomas on the walls of the apartment. It is likely that a girl who has just started working in this area will hone her skills on you. Or you got a master who did not complete all the necessary courses and training program. A good school and a professional teacher-instructor cost a lot of money, which is why some “masters” learn online.
3. The manner of communication. The nail technician is the owner in his home, and it is likely that he will choose a familiar and overly friendly way of communication. In the cabin, this cannot be. There, the master will not be able to bother you with personal everyday problems, and the psychologist has to be him, not you. The master needs to find an approach to the client, understand his character and navigate the need for dialogue or silence. In a manicure studio, you are in privileged conditions, because the client is always right, and in the master’s house you are a guest.
4. It is difficult to check the price tag, and the master may overcharge for inexpensive services. Homeworkers may have a low price not only due to the lack of payments to the employer and payment of rent for the premises, but also due to cheap materials, tools and professional electrical equipment. Some aspiring girls try to refund their tuition fees as soon as possible. Therefore, the cost of services is slightly lower than in the salons, but at the same time they save on the necessary equipment, high-quality bases, tops, gels, varnishes, nail files and creams. After such a service, the coating fades, peels off ahead of time, and other unpleasant consequences appear.
5. It is impossible to check the reputation of the nail-master… Beauty studios will not keep a person who is dishonest about his work and about whom there have been many complaints. It is very difficult to check the home master, since in a closed apartment space it is much easier for him to hide low-quality services and negative reviews.
6. There is no guarantee of sterilization of instruments, correct operation of kraft bags and single use of towels. Here, not only negligence can work, but also elementary electricity savings. Washing napkins after each client may seem like an unjustified waste for the hostess. There are no stains, no other noticeable marks, so why not just dry the towel and reuse it. Everything else can also be simply wiped off. Are you satisfied with this service?
7. Nail Artists Can Distract Households… Understand that by going to someone else’s house for a manicure, you are invading the privacy of the whole family. No matter how many clients the hostess receives per day, for the rest of the family, their apartment still remains a private territory. It is impossible to walk on the wall due to the fact that mom and wife are working. It is likely that children may require a second of attention, the husband will spread the smell of food from lunch, and the dog will ask to enter the room. One way or another, no one guarantees that one and a half hours for which you pay will be devoted only to you.
In conclusion, I want to say that there are different masters, and, most likely, you are very lucky if you got to a professional’s home and at the same time a manicure specialist became your friend. Now you are happy to go to her for services and communication. But, unfortunately, it happens more often like in the lottery: they lose more than they win.
Interview
Where do you like to get your nails done?
I love going to beauty salons. It’s clean, neat and under control.
A friend makes me at home. At the same time we’ll have some tea, and we’ll chat about our girlish one.
I don’t trust anyone, I do it myself. Firstly, this is savings, and secondly, a guarantee of sterility.
I don’t understand why they do a manicure. The main thing is that the marigolds are clean and neatly trimmed.