How much and what kind of gel polish should you start your business with after school?
After completing a base course, many are filled with joy, but also apprehension about the big opportunity. In the "grown-up life," one has to establish themselves in the market, where competing for clients isn't just about expertise and personality but also about the materials used by the professional.
However, when starting a business, it's rare that every idea can be immediately realized. In most cases, a business mindset is crucial. You need to set limits on how much you invest in equipment and materials. Often, you need to rationalize how much gel polish you purchase. What should be the colors and types that you should definitely get when starting out?
COLORED GEL POLISH BASES - THE UNIVERSAL SOLUTION
Acquiring colored base gels is a superb choice because, on one hand, it speeds up the process, and on the other hand, by buying one product, you get a super-strong base gel as well as a gel polish color.
WHAT COLORS SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
It's advisable to select colors that can be used for french and baby boomer nails, for example, shades like Color Rubber Base Cover Pink or Nude. These shades can be used for these techniques and even on their own.
Additionally, it's a good idea to choose at least a slightly translucent, glassy color, like Elastic Milky Pink, which can be used for refining color gradients. On its own, it will provide a slightly tinted, well-groomed appearance. Latte or Milky White are also good choices for gradients, such as for a glitter ombre effect or baby boomer nails; these colors will be highly useful.
BLACK AND WHITE - THE UNIVERSAL COLORS
Definitely acquire these two base colors, as they are essential not only for monochrome nails but also for French tips and decorations. Ensure you choose well-pigmented versions, such as LaQ X X071 and X072, which provide excellent coverage even in thin layers.
RED - THE EMBODIMENT OF TIMELESS FEMININITY
You should definitely have at least one vibrant red color, such as LacGel #107, which embodies the essence of timeless red.
NUDE SHADES - FOR UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE
Nude shades are always a solid choice. It's worth getting several different tones, such as the nearly invisible but perfect for french tips LacGel #046, the slightly cooler nude shade LacGel #055, and, for instance, the slightly rosier tone of LacGel #102. Additionally, LacGel #097 Sparkling Rose shade, with its fine shimmer, pairs perfectly with most light colors.
PINK AND MAGENTA - THE TRUE BARBIE COLORS
When it comes to colors, various shades of pink are often favorites among clients. Therefore, consider adding at least a light shade like LacGel #212 Raspberry and a brighter hue like LacGel LaQ X Gel Polish 8ml - Pink Hibiscus X117 - Santorini to your collection.
GOLD AND SILVER - FOR THE LOVERS OF SPARKLE
Whether for decorations or accent colors, it's essential to have at least one sparkling gold and one silver shade. For example, consider LacGel Effect E003 Magical Gold and E004 Hypnotic Silver.
Of course, you can expand this list with more shades and special effects. It's an eternal truth that there will always be a color you don't have yet. However, by acquiring these foundational colors, you'll have an excellent starting selection to offer your clients.
Author:
Évi Darabos
