Today we’d like to introduce you to Jayla Lee.
Hi Jayla, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
When I started my business I was a struggling college student and I was having 15 hour days going to school in the morning and working at the airport at night, I never had time to do my homework or any extracurricular activities that I wanted to do but I still had to take care of myself so I had to make a change, so I took up nails. I decided to take a nail course to learn everything I needed to know. When I first started doing nails I started on the floor sitting Indian style at my parent’s house upstairs in my room. My dad told me the smell was too strong and I could only do nails outside so I had fold up chairs and a table in the garage and that was my nail station. I practiced for 6 months on my family, friends and manikins before I started accepting any clients. When covid hit and all the nail shops closed my business took off tremendously, I still service some of those clients right now, I was still out of my dad’s garage until my mom offered me a place at her spa, I worked there for about 3 months before I decided to get my own suite, When I got my own suite I was overly joyed because I felt accomplished, I had something that was mine for me to grow my business. For the first few months it was white walls until I was able to paint and decorate how I wanted it to be. Growing my clientele is one of the constant struggles I have with my business but I just keep pushing for the prize and trusting God and that’s how I am where I am today.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No it has not always been a smooth road. Sometimes I did not have money to buy supplies, I did not have a comfortable environment for my clients to come to, and just getting people in the door is sometimes the hardest part. I am one person that runs Exquisite Tips so I have to do everything and it does get overwhelming sometimes but I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a nail technician, I specialize in any type of nail designs and I am known for creating the best atmosphere for my clients. What sets me apart from everyone else is that I don’t do this for money or Recognition, I do this because I have grown to love what I do and I love making women feel beautiful. I am everything in one to my clients. I don’t see them at dollar signs, they are human and I care about them just like they are one of my family or friends
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
I use canva a lot, instagram is good, tiktok is pretty good and acuity scheduling
Pricing:
- all sets start at $35
Contact Info:
- Email: service@exquisitenailtips.com
- Website: https://exquisitenailtips.as.me/schedule.php
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/_exquisitetips?utm_medium=copy_link
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayla.lee1
