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Date: 2/26/2015 6:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 11723
I Feel for you. You sound very passionate about what you do, that you really do enjoy it. It would be a shame for it to not work out. As the old question asks...How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice! Practice Practice! Do you have any close friends or family that would allow you to practice on them in your off time to improve your technique? Also, is your boss the type of person who you feel you can speak to? Ask him/her for advice if they are the approachable type. Tell them that you want to be better, but you are new, still trying to get your technique down. Are there any pointers or advice that can be offered. I've had some bosses (like my current) who are very open to help when asked. I've also had some who have taken asking for help as a sign "This person doesn't know what they are doing" and have only made things worse. This is what I would call the difference between a "Leader" and being a "Boss" - but that is for a different topic for a different time.  |
Date: 2/26/2015 6:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 64365
Don't let a few set-backs discourage you. Now you know what you know, work with it. I'd let you do my nails, anytime. HUGS  |
Date: 2/26/2015 7:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 52489
Practice makes perfect. Did the nail tech school give you any kind of model with which to practice your craft?  |
Date: 2/26/2015 7:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 25390
Mydnite has excellent advice!  |
Date: 2/26/2015 12:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 22721
Just practice more, so you will be less heavy handed.  |
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Date: 2/26/2015 9:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 998
Awww, don't get discouraged already. I'm guessing your boss knows your very new to this line of work, and that you will get better with practice. Mydnite Son had some wonderful advice and I agree with it all!!! I have only had a few professional pedicures, and where they did not injure me or cause me pain .. I did notice that they seemed to be almost too careful. They did not trim the nails down as much as I would have liked. The cuticles were not trimmed as well as could have been and the massage portion was almost too light. I'm thinking now in hindsight, that this is how they work to be extra cautious to not cause any pain. It may be possible that you have to work on the side of caution, rather than to actually give the kind of throughout pedicure you really want to provide. Just don't give up. That salon needs someone who really wants to do the job ... and that means YOU !!!  |
Date: 2/26/2015 9:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 998
Oh, and by the way .. I was studying to be a cosmetologist, and pedicures were my least favorite thing to do. I knew I liked hair and nails, but I would probably have made a very poor pedi person, because I didn't want to do it. That is where you shine Adora .. stay with it  |
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Date: 2/27/2015 4:39:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 64819
My boss gets irritated when I ask for help, she says I have went to school for this and I should know what I am doing, that she is busy when she is there and that she shouldn't have to hold my hand. With the exception of me and another girl that works there, everyone is Vietnamese. One person there is taking me under her wing and helping me out, which is actually kind of funny, cause when I started work there she didn't like me. She thought I was trying to flirt with her boyfriend (who works there too). She has been showing me the proper way to polish, as I have had complaints about that too... My boss is very intimidating, and as much as she tries, she isn't very nice. I have heard that (from quite a few people) the people from the Vietnamese culture really aren't that nice, it was just how they were brought up, although I am really not sure how true that is. In the mean time, I am just trying to do my best and practice practice practice. Monday I have my state board exam in practical, it is one of two tests I must take to become a licensed nail tech. So if you can send your good vibes, good juju, and/or prayers they would be much appreciated. I am actually really nervous, and downright scared. Well, off to do dishes before I start getting ready for work. I'm hoping I stay quite busy today, or else my check for this week won't even add up to $100.  |
Date: 2/27/2015 12:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 4144
just keep practicing!! talk to your clients. tell them to let you if you are being too rough or too gentle. remind them you are new to this work and you don't want to hurt them.  |
Date: 2/27/2015 3:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
Try not to be discouraged sweetie, practise does make perfect and try not to let the owner upset you just remember how you were trained and remember that sometimes personalities can come into effect with employers in that industry, I've seen it happen at the salon where I go with a couple of the girls working there...which is sad because both girls are very efficient..seems the boss is picking at them unnecessarily....*hugs*  |
Date: 3/2/2015 5:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 40979
I worked for Vietnamese people as well and yes, they are hard to work for. They are very demanding and not too friendly. I don't think they try to come off that way, it's just how they are raised. Practice makes perfect, so don't get discouraged. Sometimes when I go in for a mani/pedi I get hurt, too...and these are people who have been doing this for a long time. Sometimes it just happens. Apologize and try to be more gentle. Usually they will understand   |
Date: 3/3/2015 6:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 64985
I agree Mydnite has some excellent advise...Corolator...  |
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Date: 3/6/2015 3:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 26303
What is your boss doing to show you how you can improve on the gentleness of it all? I would think she would try to help you. Ask her for help. Ask if she is willing to be your guinea pig, and let you do a pedi on her. Do one foot as you would normally, and the other under her instruction. This will show that you really want to get it right. Having said all of that...the clients may be not used to a good strong hand. Did the clients tell you that you hurt them, at the time? They should have also, so that you were aware of their pain threshold. Everyone has a different pain threshold, and unless you know, you can be too hard. Maybe, as you are starting, you implore the client to tell you if you are too hard. Don't tell them others have complained, just tell them you want them to enjoy the experience. Good luck with it all.  |
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Date: 3/6/2015 3:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 26303
Ooops! Just read your response re your boss. What a pity she isn't willing to help you. I was thinking that you ask for help after work, show that you are willing to give up your time to help her business. But maybe she will be too busy to do so. |
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