5 reasons why you should enter the nail competitions
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Sometimes, it really is the taking part that counts. Joining the nail competition gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself! Even if you don’t win, there is always something to learn. It’s hugely beneficial for your career as a nail technician. Competitions train you not to break down under pressure which is a necessary skill when you’re working.
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Skill building
Investing in your skills building can set you up for the future. When you get stuck in your ways delivering nails in a salon day in and day out it can be difficult to progress. By entering this competition, it forces you to compare yourself to others, you can identify areas you need to develop and improve. This is where engaging in your skills is essential!
It’s not always about winning, it’s the taking part that counts (as everyone says) The competition allows you to see mistakes you never knew existed and helps you solve problems you couldn't solve before. The self-development and feedback you receive from the judge's wealth of knowledge can be compared to a training course, and these skills and progress can be taken back to the salon.
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Product control
Regular competing offers you the ability to discover how to control and master the correct quantities necessary for the perfect set. A large part of the judging criteria covers product control such as air bubbles, marbling, blending and consistency. When you learn how to master your product control, it gives you the opportunity to save on money as you will be using less product and reducing your time and less chance of service break down.
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Nail your timings
When you are up against the clock in a competition, you are forced to address your timings. You must break down each working stage and stick to your timings to compete. Taking this skill back to the salon speeds up your salon timings, meaning you can avoid running late for clients and have time for even more clients earn more income.
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Boost your confidence
When you regularly compete you will continue to see progress in your work and gives you a lot more confidence in what you’re doing and can push you and your abilities as a nail tech. Setting goals and taking the steps to complete these provides a sense of achievement.
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Keep existing customers
Customers will be proud that they are clients of an award-winning business. This will serve as a strong indicator of trust-worthiness among customers and future clients. It can help cement your credibility as its boosting your reputation.
Entering competitions takes a lot of dedication and practice but I believe to stay on top of your game in this ever-growing industry it is one of the best things you can do to challenge yourself and push your salon skills to set you apart from your competitors.
