23/07/2026
Everyone talks about how to price a nail appointment…
But very few people know how much that appointment actually costs them.
When you first start, it’s so easy to think:
“If I charge €55, I make €55.”
I used to think like that too.
But running a business isn’t that simple.
Every appointment pays for so much more than the products you use during the service.
It helps cover your rent.
Your insurance.
Your taxes.
Electricity.
Internet.
Your booking system.
Education.
New equipment.
Cleaning and sterilisation products.
Marketing.
And all the hours you spend working before your first client arrives and long after your last client leaves.
That’s why I don’t think the most important question is:
“How much should I charge?”
I think the better question is:
“Do I actually know what it costs me to provide this service?”
Because if you don’t know your numbers, how can you know if your pricing is sustainable?
How can you invest in better education?
Replace your equipment when it needs replacing?
Take time off without worrying?
Or build a business that will still be here in five years?
Pricing isn’t just about choosing a number.
It’s about understanding your business.
And I think that’s something every nail tech should learn as early as possible.
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