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• Thread starter Thread starter Sandy2986
• Start date Start date Oct 27, 2012

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Sandy2986

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Joined Oct 21, 2012 Messages 161 Location California Hi, I just started working at my salon about 4 weeks ago..and as everyone in this industry or mostly everyone I'm a perfectionist.. Even when I do a basic manicure and a pedicure I make sure the client doesn't feel like I'm rushing through their service to get their money,and i've had a couple compliment me and tell me that they like how I am,and that i don't rush through it like some other people they've been too But I was wondering how long does it take you to do a basic manicure (reg polish) and pedicture (regular polish) I'd like to see if i'm taking TOO long :o A

aj1

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Joined Feb 3, 2006 Messages 655 Location Canada It all depends on how much talking I do, if they have a cup of tea or coffee, but all in all about an hour and a half for me, that can be french polish on both and art. If your clients are happy that's great.

Sandy2986

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Joined Oct 21, 2012 Messages 161 Location California Thank you for your response...Not both at the same time,but how long does it take you to do a basic manicure? and how long does it take you to do a basic pedicure?

happyfeet

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Joined Oct 9, 2009 Messages 3,674 Location Kent Hi hun I take around 45 mins for each. Hth x Sent from my GT-S5839i using SalonGeek

justaz3

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Joined Apr 20, 2012 Messages 52 Location Dublin Hi Basic manicure, shape, cuticle work and polish - 30 min ( incl colour or french) full mani - shape, cuticle work, scrub, massage, paint - 45 min pedi - if the feet are decent - basic pedi - nails, cuticle work, foot filing, scrub, massage, and paint - 45 min If feet are in a bad state and they need sanding - that's my secret weapon its 1 h. Hope thats help I do nails 13 years A

aj1

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Joined Feb 3, 2006 Messages 655 Location Canada It takes me 30 to 45 mins to do a mani and an hour to do a spa pedi, sometimes sooner depending on the condition of the feet. Love doing the combo cuz then they sit and dry in the pedi chair. When I'm doing a mani, they sit for the whole hour, ugghhh. -33% $39.99 ($39.99 / Count) $59.99 ($59.99 / Count) Beauty Power 9 in 1 Professional Manicure Pedicure Set - Stainless Steel Nail Clippers, Nano File, Cuticle Nipper, Scissors, Tweezers, Travel PU Leather Case for Men & Women - Gift Ready (Brown) Beauty Power Pro $24.99 HUMMINGBIRD™ Manicure Kit for Men & Women, 7 Piece Stainless Steel Nail Grooming Kit with Compact Travel Case, Includes Nail Clippers, Nail File, Slant Tip Tweezers, Cuticle Scissors, Nail Care Tools Bulbs"n"More $9.98 Manicure Set Professional Nail Clipper Kit-26 Pieces Stainless Steel Manicure Kit,nail Care Tools with Luxurious Travel Case ORBET ZOU STORE $1.97 Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, Unbreakable Heart, Long Lasting, Chip Resistant, Opaque, Shimmery Pink Nail Polish Amazon.com -10% $10.79 ($21.58 / Fl Oz) $11.99 ($23.98 / Fl Oz) OPI Top Coat | Nail Polish Top Coat | Prevents Chipping, Protects Nails, High Gloss Shine Amazon.com $4.89 ($4.89 / Count) WOXVM Premium Manicure Set, 7 in 1 Professional Nail Clippers Scissors Pedicure Kit, Stainless Steel Cuticle Nail Care Tools with Luxurious Travel Case, Portable Manicure Grooming Kit Gift for Women GONGGA $8.99 36 in 1 Pedicure Kit, Professional Pedicure Tools Foot Rasp Foot Dead Skin Remover for Home & Salon Care EKOCSIO $9.99 ($33.30 / Fl Oz) OPI RapiDry ASAPink | Opaque Bright Pink Crème Quick Dry Nail Polish | Vegan, Smudge Proof, Fast Drying Amazon.com -27% $11.60 ($5.69 / Fl Oz) $15.99 ($7.84 / Fl Oz) SAVILAND 6pcs Ombre Nail Polish Sets: Charm Pink Blue Gold Purple Pearl Summer Fingernail Polish Colors Air Quick Dry Nail Polish Plant-base Castor Oil Natural Nail Lacquer Women Home Manicure DIY Vrenmol -21% $7.92 $10.00 essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish, 8-Free Vegan, Sheer Light Pink, Sugar Daddy, 0.46 fl oz Amazon.com S

S.Dupree

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Joined Mar 24, 2011 Messages 92 Location Buckinghamshire At the spa we have a quick turn around so it's 40 mins but that's also to collect them from reception as well but at the salon 45-1hr as ill go and make tea and have a natter xx

souz

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Joined Dec 28, 2011 Messages 3,490 Location bedfordshire mani - 45 mins pedi - 45 - 60 mins depending how much hard skin

Sandy2986

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Joined Oct 21, 2012 Messages 161 Location California Thanks so much ladies, I really thought i was taking a really long time.but my times are about the same as all of yours,which makes me feel so much better,thank you so very much for all of your responses

Lush-Lash

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Joined Dec 30, 2011 Messages 2,914 Location England Sandy, if feet are bad (ie) tons of hard skin.. it takes me about 60 mins for a pedi, this includes soak, scrub, nail shape, cuticle work, removal of hard skin, massage, polish. I don't do an express version, I just do 1 type of pedi & that's what's listed above & I charge £18, I'm swapping from opi polish to shellac shortly so price will go up! Manicures a quite a bit quicker as you save 15 odd minutes not getting hard skin off, pedi's are my favourite though love turning minging feet Into beautys lol x Sent from my HTC Desire C using SalonGeek

Nails Plus

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Joined Dec 14, 2006 Messages 84 Location Hertfordshire

justaz3 said: Hi Basic manicure, shape, cuticle work and polish - 30 min ( incl colour or french) full mani - shape, cuticle work, scrub, massage, paint - 45 min pedi - if the feet are decent - basic pedi - nails, cuticle work, foot filing, scrub, massage, and paint - 45 min If feet are in a bad state and they need sanding - that's my secret weapon its 1 h. Hope thats help I do nails 13 years Click to expand...

What do you mean by sanding ?

addison1987

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Joined Jul 20, 2013 Messages 1 Location Corbin ky It takes me 45min-1hr. I always block of one hour for my clients. I really take care of them and pay close attention to the details. They love the attention. If I do a spa mani or pedi it's longer. I do an extensive massage good callus care and incorporate fresh aroma infused steamed towels to the foot and leg or hand and arm to lock in moisture mask. I block off 1hr 15min -1hr 30min for spa pedi

EEGx.

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Joined Mar 4, 2013 Messages 35 Location West Midlands It takes me an hour for a deluxe and about 45 mins for a basic pedicure x

JemmaB

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Joined Jan 17, 2011 Messages 1,490 Location UK Standard Mani (file, cuticle work, hand massage and polish): 30 mins Standard Pedi (file cuticle work, exfoliation, hard skin removal, massage and polish):45-60 mins Annoyingly, they are the same price in our salon!!! Post reply

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