Virgina Vanessa Alimi trained as a housekeeping specialist and now works in the laundry at a retirement home. She trained as a nail designer on the side and then opened her own nail studio at home. She came to nail design as a career because she originally always wanted to become a beautician. However, she now wants to focus more on nails, as she is more interested in them and really enjoys working with them.
What I like so much about doing nails is the pleasure you can give other people with this activity. And of course the great result of beautiful nails. I also enjoy the contact with people.
Outgoing, open and cordial people are suitable for nail design. You also need a lot of patience for nail design. Filling nails, for example, takes about two hours. During this time, you should be able to talk to customers and make the time more entertaining for them.
As a nail designer, it is very easy to build up a foothold. It is important to invest in advertising, for example on new social media such as Facebook or Instagram or other channels. Because the competition is fierce. However, I gain the most loyal customers through vitamin B, when existing customers show up with my nails. It's like a business card and attracts new customers.
I think it's very important to attend a good course before setting up your own nail design studio. There is a huge range of schools and courses on offer. You should inform yourself well in advance to find the right course for you and invest your money in the right place. It is important to choose a basic course that allows you to work in the nail design sector immediately afterwards. After completing the first course in nail design, you can open your own studio and offer your services as a nail designer.
If you want to set up your own nail design studio, you should expect to pay around CHF 5,000. If you don't want this, you can also hire a beautician as a nail designer.
Even after training as a nail designer, it is important to continue your education in order to stay up to date. I completed various further training courses after the basic course. One of my most recent training courses was the baby boomer course. It teaches you the perfect gradient from rosé to white - a classic in nail design.
A very good additional income is possible with nail design. As a mother in particular, you can easily combine working at home as a nail designer with family and childcare. Or you can do this alongside another job as an afternoon or evening job. I'm also going to be a mother now and I'm looking forward to continuing to run the nail salon on the side.
As a nail designer, you earn around 30 to 60 francs an hour. Depending on the pace of work, it may be a little more or a little less.
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