GLOSS - Nails and Beauty

Surgery number 2 complete!
Nope, this one wasn’t planned but might as well get it done while I’m already healing ❤️‍🩹

Thankfully this one isn’t as big as the last, but needed to be done.

Recovery hasn’t quite gone to plan, now that we chucked another op in there so GLOSS will remain closed for the moment

Thank you to my beautiful little nail family for all the messages, check-ins and support. I appreciate you all so much ❤️

Fingers crossed both surgery are successful and I’ll be back behind that nail table in no time.

Binny xx

Hey 👋🏻
Thank you for the support and lovely messages while I’m recovering from surgery. I wanted to give you a little update now that I’m six weeks post-op. My recovery is going well and I’m making steady progress, which I’m grateful for. At this stage, I’m still unable to return to work and my surgeon has advised I’ll need at least another 4-6 weeks to continue healing before returning to the salon.
I’ll keep you updated as things progress and can’t wait to see you all again
❤️
Binny x

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Well, the time has finally arrived. After 2½ years, my elbow has decided it has had enough, so I’m heading off for surgery.

This means GLOSS will be taking a little nap for the next few months while I focus on healing. What happens after that depends on how the surgery goes and how well this stubborn body decides to cooperate. Fingers crossed my elbow gets the memo.

To my beautiful little nail family, thank you. You have made “going to work” feel like catching up with friends. I honestly have the best clients, and I’m so grateful for every appointment, laugh, coffee, gossip session, and all the support you’ve shown me over the past 2.5 years while nursing this injury.

Keep an eye on my socials. I’ll keep everyone updated and let you know when I’m ready to get back behind the nail desk.

See you soon.

Binny x

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$30 OFF permanent bracelets

Limited spaces this Saturday and Sunday only!

If you have been thinking about it, this is your sign to TREAT yourself or bring a friend ❤️

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Appointments will fill fast
Message me now to secure your spot 🌸

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Alright nail techs: here ya go!
People see a “$100 nail appointment” and think nail techs pocket $100 dollars. 💅🏼💸

Here’s a realistic breakdown of where that actually goes 👇🏼

Client pays: $100

• Put away 25% for taxes
$100 → $75

• Credit card/payment processing fees
(Square, booking systems, Afterpay, etc.)
$75 → ~$72

• Nail products used during the service
(gel, acrylic, files, bits, gloves, tips, forms, sanitation products, towels, etc.)
~$8–$15
$72 → ~$64–$57

• Booth rent / salon suite / commission split
(rent, utilities, WiFi, laundry, cleaning, furniture, etc.)
~$15–$25 per client average
$64–$57 → ~$49–$32

• Business expenses split across appointments
(website, booking apps, subscriptions, phone bill, advertising, etc.)
~$5–$10
$49–$32 → ~$44–$22

• Gas + travel + wear and tear on vehicle
~$3–$7
$44–$22 → ~$41–$15

So yes… a nail tech may PROFIT somewhere around:
👉🏼 $15–$40 from that $100 appointment depending on their overhead, speed, location, and experience.

And that’s before:

• replacing lamps & e-files 💡
• continuing education 📚
• inventory restocks 📦
• social media marketing 📱
• cancellations & no-shows 🚫
• bookkeeping & insurance 🧾
• cleaning & sanitation 🧼
• unpaid messaging after hours ⏰
• years spent mastering the craft 💅🏼

Being a nail tech is a business — not just “painting nails.”

Most clients only see the finished nails. They don’t see the overhead, the education, the physical strain, the late nights, or the unpaid hours that happen behind the scenes. ❤️

I have appointments available next Thursday

12:15 and 1:15 ❤️❤️

Your sign to stop saying “I need my nails done”
and actually do it

Future you will be grateful

Send me a message before the spots disappear

❤️Repost❤️

Reposting some of my favourite sets

• Still obsessed with these
• Fresh, neat, and long lasting
• Perfect inspo for your next appointment

Taking new clients now
Spots are filling fast, book in today

💅

Glossy deep red done right!!!

Stars, moons, and frechies!!!

Message to book ❤️❤️

Soft blue with something a little extra.

Floral art with gold touches

Appointments are open.

• Custom designs welcome
• Short or long sets
• Simple or detailed

Send a message to book your next set.

Please Read!!!

I will be back in the salon full time from 28th April.

Appointments are open again and new clients are welcome.

If you have been waiting to book, now is the time.

• Full availability is back
• Regular bookings are open
• New clients accepted

Thank you for the patience over the past year juggling both jobs and again now recently while i had some time off.

Cant wait to see you all
❤️