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A new segment of the Nails by Rah brand where we talk about everything nails and the business of nails! Tune in every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. for topics, nail business news, and nail art related Confessions by your host Rasheedah H. Muhammad, Nail Tech affectionately known as "Rah." She will be bringing in special guests and answering any questions that you may have so spread the word! This podcast is for anyone who is aspiring to become a nail technician, an experienced nail technician, or someone who just wants to join the conversation.
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S3E11 Season 3 Finale: Have a Wonderful Summer from 2023-06-20T11:00
We’ve accomplished so much for the Confessions of a Nail Tech Podcast! Season 3 has been the pivotal moment of the series because it’s my first season post-graduate school. If you’ve been with us s...
ListenS3E10 The Importance of a Community from 2023-03-07T11:00:02
The nail tech community reaches millions every day and is a multi-billion dollar industry in its own right. We provide you with countless tutorials, product reviews, and funny bits throughout th...
ListenS3E9 Nail Tech Events US and UK from 2023-02-28T11:00
This episode is dedicated to some nail tech events happening here in the US in the next couple of months, as well as in the UK. Be certain to TuneIn and attend some of these events if you are able ...
ListenS3E8 The Deep Clean Fee from 2023-02-21T11:00
The warmer season is coming and we want you to be prepared for the “first pedicure of the season” clients. We discuss the “Deep Cleaning Fee” to implement into your services. What is the deep clean...
ListenS3E7 The Day I Broke Up with The Salon from 2023-02-14T11:00
Who starts Valentine’s Day with a break up? Listen for the details because there may be a message in here for you. Remember, the words for the day are love and uplift. --- Send in a voice messag...
ListenS3E6 The Robotic Manicurist from 2023-01-11T01:00
Hey Good People! Robots are entering the salon this year. I told you something about 2023 felt magical. An article, “Automated Manicures Are Coming to U.S. Airports,” from nailpro.com piqued my int...
ListenS3E5: Does My Appearance Matter in the Salon? from 2023-01-04T01:00:24
The way you present yourself speaks before you can introduce yourself. My first nail salon job was working in a high traffic, high-volume, salon on the city’s Eastside and we had a lot of younger c...
ListenS3E4 NIC vs State Exam: You’re Kidding Me, Right? from 2022-12-28T01:00
Hey Good People, It has been some time since I last shared a license transfer story and this one is one for the books. Not only did I submit my application in good faith, but I also spent some MONE...
ListenS3E3 There’s Something About 2023 That Feels Magical from 2022-12-21T01:00
As we close out the year, I wanted to talk about this feeling that I’m having about 2023. This year felt like a trial run of the “new normal,” but 2023 feels like it’s going to be the paid subscrip...
ListenS3E2: Is Becoming a Nail Tech Worth It? from 2022-12-14T01:00
Hey Good People! We like to keep ourselves honest here at Confessions of A Nail Tech and we decided to Google to podcast to see what would generate. The suggested searches left our jaws on the floo...
ListenS3E1 From: Nails By Rah To: Client from 2022-12-07T01:00
Hey Good People, we’re back with more confessions! Happy holidays as season 3 kicks off with a confession from Rah as she transitions to client from nail technician, for now. Grab some snacks and t...
ListenS2E12: The Road Ahead from 2022-07-06T00:00
Hey Good People, as we close our season two, chapter 2 of the Confessions of A Nail Tech podcast, I just want to give thanks, and give a recap of all of the things we talked about in season two. I ...
ListenS2E11: Salon Money Management from 2022-06-29T00:00:14
Hey Good People, these are things I wish I knew before jumping into the business. I share a sample budget that helped me stay afloat while working in the salon even during a slow season. You don...
ListenS2E10: 1099 vs W-2: Which Works Best For You? from 2022-06-22T00:00
Hey Good People, we talk about money management and the pros and cons of being a contract worker (1099-misc) and W-2 in the nail salon. Back taxes are no joke so stay on top of it! --- Send in a...
ListenS2E9: Not "Just" A Nail Tech from 2021-10-13T00:00
Hey Good People, Not "Just" A Nail Tech is a think piece. Earlier this week, I saw a post by Nailpro Magazine that featured Celina Ryden's story about the struggle of Nail Technology being recog...
ListenS2E8: Set Your Price and Live Your Life from 2021-08-25T00:00
Hey good people! Happy Tuesday! I hope these last couple of weeks have been productive for you as we transition into the last quarter of 2021. I know, right? The year is almost over and we made ...
ListenS2E7: Professional Biases from 2021-08-11T00:00
In this episode, we talk about the professional biases we have within the industry. I know, as a professional, I am particular about the salons I visit when I feel like being pampered. Whenever I n...
ListenS2E6: Welcome Back: Storytime from 2021-05-12T00:00
Welcome back after a three-month hiatus. Rah talks about owning your nail technician journey and shares a personal story about her eight-year nail salon-nail tech journey. She is open about her ...
ListenS2E5: Why is My Full-Set So Expensive? from 2021-02-10T01:00
Hey Good People, I saw a post floating around my timeline about how nails have become so expensive over the years. I read through 10% of the comments, internally laugh and then screaming when I ...
ListenS2E4: Out with the Old, In with the New Year from 2021-01-20T01:00
Happy New Year! I feel it's appropriate to say until the end of January. In this episode, we dive deep into what we want for 2021. I think 2020 put a lot of things into perspective for us ...
ListenS2E3: Own Your Hustle from 2020-11-03T01:00
Hey Good People, Happy Tuesday! Welcome in November! This is a new month with new opportunities and NO NONsense. You know, I’ve been seeing a lot of memes and things on my timeline about learnin...
ListenS2E2: Life After the Salon from 2020-10-27T00:00
You know it’s time to leave a place of employment when you start to feel undervalued, even after making your concerns known with the person in charge. If you have listened to season 1, my first ...
ListenS2E1: The Nail Tech Survival Guide from 2020-10-21T00:00
Annnnnnnnd we're back! Season 2 is near and dear to my heart because we really get into the nitty gritty of salon life and, in my case, life after the salon. Yes, there is a life after the salon...
ListenS1E12: 2020 is Still Perfect Vision: Season 1 Recap & Finale from 2020-07-29T00:00:34
Hello Good People! I appreciate you all for tuning into Season 1 of Confessions of a Nail Tech Podcast. As promised, this is a recap and the final episode for this season, so I wanted to make th...
ListenS1E11: Product Knowledge from 2020-07-08T00:00
Hey Good People, I apologize for the wait. Last week was so busy that the episode got away from me.
Are you enjoying your summer so far? Feel free to let me know how you're adapting...
ListenS1E10: Determining Your Pricing from 2020-06-24T00:00
Happy Tuesday everybody! I have more good news to share! I’ve been accepted into the graduate program at Clark Atlanta University and will be pursuing my Master's degree in Business Administrati...
ListenS1E9: Self-care, Are You Taking Care of You? from 2020-06-17T00:00
Self-care is important because, as cliché, as it may sound, you cannot pour from an empty cup. As beauty professionals, we give so much of ourselves to our craft that there are times that we for...
ListenS1E8: You can be, do, and have so much more from 2020-06-10T00:00
Hey good people! Happy Tuesday! In this episode, we're going to talk about some other avenues to explore as a nail technician while you build your businesses. Support this podcast with a s...
ListenS1E7: Advice for the Incoming Nail Tech from 2020-06-03T00:00
Hey good people! Nails by Rah here, did you miss me? How’s it going? No really, how’s it going? I love hearing from you. In fact! I’ve been getting wonderful feedback from my listener’s and you ...
ListenS1E6: Surviving in The Salon During Shutdown from 2020-05-19T20:20:50
Hey Good People! This is a special episode because this episode shares a week with my birthday! (Cashapp $ppbny) However, on a more serious note, I wanted to address ways to survive being a nail...
ListenS1:E5: Moving to a New State as a Licensed Nail Technician from 2020-05-13T00:00
As you know, I was originally licensed in New York State however I relocated to Georgia. In the state of Georgia, you are required to complete 525 credit hours of nail technology courses. I almo...
ListenS1E4: Why Are Most Nail Salons Owned By Asians? from 2020-05-06T00:00
Hey Good People, what do The Vietnam War, an American actress, and nail salons have in common? I am able to answer this burning question in this episode! I can remember my first day in an Asian ...
ListenS1E3: Every Nail Tech's Nightmare from 2020-04-29T00:00
Hey Good People! Episode 3 is dedicated to the Top 10 nightmares of every nail tech. Number 1 probably isn't the most shocking but it is certainly the most comical. Tune in to hear more! S...
ListenS1E2: Marketing Yourself as a Salon Professional from 2020-04-22T00:00
Hey Good People, Nails by Rah here! Marketing yourself as a salon professional is one of the many moving parts in being a nail technician. This takes a lot of work and having a strong marketing ...
ListenS1:E1 Know Your Worth! from 2020-04-15T00:00
Hey Good People! Welcome to the Confessions of A Nail Tech Podcast! Tonight I want to start off light with the importance of "Knowing Your Worth," in the nail industry. This can be a slippery sl...
ListenConfessions Of A Nail Tech (Trailer) from 2020-02-23T13:55:17
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