Nails by Kelly Marcolini

A few years ago, this situation would’ve sent me into panic mode.

Not just because Bear needed surgery, but because I would’ve been worrying about my clients, my diary and how I was going to make everything work.

The past 2 weeks reminded me how much my definition of success has changed.

Don’t get me wrong, I love being busy. But I don’t want to build a business that’s so reliant on me that one unexpected day turns everything upside down.

Now, success looks like having systems, boundaries and amazing clients who understand that sometimes life happens.

Because at the end of the day, your business should support your life… not the other way around. ❤️

I’d love to know… what does success in your business look like to you now? Has it changed over the years?

When I first started, I was always looking for the cheapest option…

Now? I look at what will save me time, improve my work, or make me more money.

I’ve learnt that not everything has to be expensive, but some things are 100% worth investing in.

For me, that’s things like further education, a booking system that runs my diary while I sleep, tools I know I can rely on, and builder gel pots (because I’m done scraping the last bit out of a bottle 😂).

These are all things that have genuinely made my job easier and helped me grow my business.

Have I missed anything 👀👇🏼…

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Beautiful nails aren’t created by luck or expensive products. They’re built through skill, education and attention to detail 💅🏼

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Some transformations deserve another moment in the spotlight.

Over two years ago, this client walked through my door simply wanting healthy nails again.

Today, I couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come.

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The right e-file bit can make all the difference!!!

These are the two debulking bits I reach for time and time again, and they’ve earned a permanent place in my kit.

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Now tell me… what’s your go-to debulking bit? 👇

Every client’s nails are different. That’s why every clients appointment should be too.

This client’s journey is a perfect example of why it is important to offer ‘prescriptive’ type manicures.

• We started with gel polish.
• When that wasn’t working, we tried builder gel.
• When that still didn’t solve the problem, we took a step back and asked why.

The issue wasn’t the product, it was the condition of her natural nails.

By introducing IBX at every appointment to strengthen and repair the nail plate from within, we finally solved the problem - her nails stopped peeling & her gels lasted 4 weeks chip free.

Her natural nails are healthier than before she came to me.

As nail techs, it’s easy to think we need a stronger product when something isn’t working. But often, the answer is understanding what’s happening underneath the product.

That’s why I believe great nail technicians don’t just apply nails, they solve problems.

Have you tried IBX? Let me know👇