Often, you visit a good salon and the technician seems professional, but in the end, you are not satisfied with the manicure result. The reasons can vary: sometimes the technician may lack sufficient qualifications, and sometimes the client hasn’t fully explained or has poorly formulated her wishes. To avoid such unpleasant situations and leave the salon with a perfect manicure and a smile on your face, we have prepared 5 helpful tips for communicating with your manicure technician.
Don’t hold back, speak up right away
If something doesn’t please you — don’t wait, tell the technician immediately. The sooner you say it, the better the result will be. If something is going differently than you expected, politely explain your concern to the technician — this way they can quickly fix it. For example, if you don’t like the shade, be sure to mention it before the polish dries or hardens. If the nail shape doesn’t suit you, say so right after the first nail is done, not after the whole hand.
Be polite but clear
Communication is the most important aspect of any service, including a manicure. The technician cannot read your mind, so if you feel uncomfortable or dissatisfied, be sure to say so immediately, while remaining polite and calm. Without extra emotions, you can simply say something like, “I don’t really like this, I would prefer it like this.” The main thing is to clearly and briefly express your wishes so the technician understands exactly what you want.
Come Prepared with a Decision
When booking an appointment at a salon, decide in advance what kind of manicure you want and, if possible, bring a photo for clarity. As the saying goes, it’s better to see and understand once than to explain many times. This greatly helps make the right choice and avoid regrets or dissatisfaction after the procedure. If the technician is truly a professional, they will not take on work they are unsure about and will honestly say if they cannot do the job or won’t have enough time to complete it.
Ask for a Trial on One Nail
If you are visiting a nail technician for the first time or deciding to change the shape, color, or decoration of your nails, a great way to avoid potential issues is to ask the technician to do one nail as a trial. This allows you to evaluate the result beforehand and give feedback to the technician in time. This approach helps achieve the desired effect and avoid disappointment.
Research the Salon
Before choosing a salon, we recommend carefully checking their social media: read client reviews and look at the technicians’ portfolios. If you like the work of a particular specialist, book an appointment specifically with them and ask for the same manicure. Unfortunately, sometimes salons show works done by others to boost their rating, which the technician didn’t actually do.
Also, keep in mind that not all salons may use the materials you want. It’s better to call ahead and confirm whether the technician works with elements like rhinestones or foil, so no unpleasant surprises arise later.
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