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The C Curve
Welcome to the C Curve. A podcast that talks about the highs and lows of the nail tech industry. Join Kristin, Erin, and Heli as they talk about business; and feature stories from nail techs, salon owners, independent artists, DIY’ers, and more. So sit back, relax, get your nails done, and tip well! Follow our instagram @ccurve
Episodes
48 episodes
Apres
We go over the History of Apres and their Well-known Gel-X system. How we think they fit best in the salon setting. And some new info on the company that you'll want to hear!Discounts:10%off Zillabeau: Dahlia15% off first order ...
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48:57
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Luxury Services need to feel Luxury
With the talk of raising prices, we as service providers must ensure the services we provide match the ticket price. And as we always say, it's in the little details. So let's chat about the small changes you can make today to improve you...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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49:04
Welcome Back! Season 3 "The Best Yes"
We are SO glad to be back with everyone for season 3!!!Let's catch up with our lives and the business of it all (which we are so thankful for)we dive into how we juggle so many things by ensuring we are giving our BEST YES and what ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:05
My Year Update in Oklahoma
My Update on my first year in Oklahoma. What it was like moving to a new state and things I learned when re-building your business from the ground up.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order: http...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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30:44
Bonus: My First Year...It was hard!
a Re-upload from our Patreon Days!My first year in the industry was challenging. We can all empathize when anyone says that. I want to tell my story, and I hope it helps you not feel alone in yours!Link for 35% of your Madam Glam...
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33:44
Time Savers for Busy Days
It's important to create healthy patterns in the beginning, before your books get too crazy and you spend your day just trying to keep your head above water! Here we talk about some easy ways you can implement time savers to stay more ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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34:58
Clients and Relationships
Where would we be without our clients? Building that relationship with our client is one of the most crucial parts of our job. And even learning how to work with rocky situations.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order:
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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57:43
Change Change Change!
Things are always changing! And we have to be on top of it all. We talk about the changes we've noticed over the past years, and how to stay safe online!Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order:
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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41:09
The Right Products for Your Salon
We discuss how we decided on our products, the products we love, what we look for in a brand, and what mindset you should have when deciding on what is the right product and brand for your salon.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order:...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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36:34
What Crusts Our Cuticles
Continuing our conversation from last week; we talk about the issues with holding onto the past. Wanting 2023 nails with a 90's budget; and the predicament it puts us in as Nail Artists.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order:
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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44:12
Updates/Vent Sesh/Comment Sections
After a quick break to get our lives in order (new homes for us both!) we are glad to be back and we had some things to get off our chest! Join us as we update you all on our lives, vent about so relatable situations we found ourselves in, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:01:03
Thinking Outside the Box
Part 2 of our last conversation! We brainstorm ideas for creatives and business baddies to advance their careers. It’s important to constantly keep learning and exercising your artistic muscles! Also, add new daily habits to keep yourself healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:13
Where Do I Go From Here?
This week your resident nail mamas have a therapy session. We discuss how to keep growing when you’ve done a lot of work. What do you do when you feel like you reached a plateau?Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFoll...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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50:36
Pricing Practices
This week we discuss paying hourly or per service. We also have a personal check in and see how each other are doing. Get yourself a nail tech bestie to check in on you too, but in the meantime we are here for you! Curve @ccurve...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:25
Open Books and Ghosthosts
This week we discuss how not to deter new clients and maintaining boundaries with your social media posts. We also get a little unhinged and get an unexpected podcast guest. Curve @ccurve Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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50:15
Longevity and Burnout
This week we discuss the how to keep your career running for a long time and how to avoid burnout. We dive into the importance of staying current and being humble. Check our our instagram for more details! Curve @ccurve...
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55:57
Drop the Noncompetes
This week we discuss non compete clauses. No surprise here, we don’t love them. We discuss how harmful they are to the industry and take advantage of artist. Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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45:16
Nail Art is Art
We don’t have an exact answer but let’s discuss. Do you prefer to be called a nail technician or a nail artist? This week we discuss finding your style, transitioning as an artist, and much more. Check our our instagram for more det...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:01:31
Customers and Nail Care
On this weeks episode we discuss how we handle customers taking care of their nails at home. We can only do so much but it can be frustrating! Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success.Curve @ccurve<...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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56:48
Friends, Family And Business
On this weeks episode we talk about the difficulty of managing your business and offering services to friends and family. It’s a hard balance so we talk through the pros, cons, and remembering your worth! Congratulation to the winne...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:30
The Actual Facts About Your UV Lights
On this weeks episode we dive in to a recent hot button topic: the uv lights we use on nails and are they dangerous? I won't mislead you, the answer is no. There are articles that mislead you and customers into thinking otherwise. We dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:59
Balancing Your Boundaries
We are diving even deeper into our favorite topic: Boundaries! We are chatting about balancing boundaries and human error. Also enjoy our mid episode hiccup! Things happen and we keep on keeping on! C Curve Hydration C...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:00:23
90s Nail Nostalgia
As we know fashion is cyclical and the 90s are back! We see trends in clothes but do you think 90s nail trends are making a come back? This week we reflect on those nail trends and whether or not they should come back or stay in the time capsul...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:05:41
The Guilt of Allowing Yourself To Relax
The Guilt of Allowing Yourself To RelaxHappy New Year! This week we are talking about the aftermath of taking time off after holidays, sickness and surgeries. The guilt we feel but the necessity so we can heal. We also kicked off our wat...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:01