The C Curve

Follow The C Curve
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Welcome to The C Curve, a podcast from the founders of Lacquerbar & Lacquerbar U. Heli and Kristin are here to talk about the high and lows of the nail tech industry. We feature stories from nail techs, salon owners, independent artists, beauty school directors and more. So sit back, relax, get your nails done and tip well!Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsArt by: @momoheddo

Heli & Kristin


    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The C Curve with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The C Curve

    Apres

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later May 15, 2024 48:57 Transcription Available


    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 Light Elegance: KRISTIN15Instagram:Curve @ccurvepodcastFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Luxury Services need to feel Luxury

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2024 49:04


    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 your services.Instagram:Curve @ccurvepodcastFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Welcome Back! Season 3 "The Best Yes"

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 42:05


    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 that looks like.Instagram:Curve @ccurvepodcastFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    My Year Update in Oklahoma

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 30:44


    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: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Bonus: My First Year...It was hard!

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 33:44 Transcription Available


    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 Order: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Time Savers for Busy Days

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 34:58


    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 organized and be able to enjoy your career.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Clients and Relationships

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 57:43


    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: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Change Change Change!

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 41:09


    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: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    The Right Products for Your Salon

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 36:34


    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: https://bit.ly/42HEofJOr use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram & Thread:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    What Crusts Our Cuticles

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 44:12


    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: https://bit.ly/42HEofJ Or use code: Blackdahlianails35Instagram:Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisTIKTOK@ccurvepodcastMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Updates/Vent Sesh/Comment Sections

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 61:03


    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 how Kristin can't seem to keep away from the comment sections on nail videos.Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order: https://bit.ly/42HEofJ Or use code: Blackdahlianails35Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so, please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Thinking Outside the Box

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 23, 2023 32:13 Transcription Available


    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 healthy, present, and focused!Link for 35% of your Madam Glam Order: https://bit.ly/42HEofJ Or use code: Blackdahlianails35Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at blackdahlianails@gmail.com

    Where Do I Go From Here?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 50:36


    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_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Pricing Practices

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 43:25


    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 @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Open Books and Ghosthosts

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 50:15


    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_nails Follow Erin @mangos_manisMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Longevity and Burnout

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 55:57


    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 @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Drop the Noncompetes

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 45:16


    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. Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com or shoot us a DM on out instagram. 

    Nail Art is Art

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 61:31


    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 details! up ourselves for success. Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty FreeMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Customers and Nail Care

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 56:48


    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 @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty FreeMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Friends, Family And Business

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 51:30


    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 winners of the C Curve Hydration Challenge. The Challenge may be over but always remember to DRINK UP BITCHES.Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success. Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    The Actual Facts About Your UV Lights

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 53:59


    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 in on the facts and  go on an emotionally charged tangent, because we love what we do! C Curve Hydration Challenge:Keep Track of how much water you drink in a daySend us a photo (or post on your instagram story) of you with some water and let us know how many ounces your drank that dayEach day you send a photo will countAt the end of the mothnb the 3 with most ounces win a prize!Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success.  Curve @ccurve Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Follow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty FreeMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Balancing Your Boundaries

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 60:23


    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 Challenge:Keep Track of how much water you drink in a daySend us a photo (or post on your instagram story) of you with some water and let us know how many ounces your drank that dayEach day you send a photo will countAt the end of the mothnb the 3 with most ounces win a prize!Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success. Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty FreeMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com or DM us on instagram

    90s Nail Nostalgia

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 65:41


    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 capsule.C Curve Hydration Challenge:Keep Track of how much water you drink in a daySend us a photo (or post on your instagram story) of you with some water and let us know how many ounces your drank that dayEach day you send a photo will countAt the end of the mothnb the 3 with most ounces win a prize!Check our our instagram for more details! up ourselves for success.  Curve @ccurve Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Follow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    The Guilt of Allowing Yourself To Relax

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 54:01


    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 water challenge. See rules below:C Curve Hydration Challenge:Keep Track of how much water you drink in a daySend us a photo (or post on your instagram story) of you with some water and let us know how many ounces your drank that dayEach day you send a photo will count toward the final count.At the end of the month the 3 listeners with the most ounces wins a prize!Check our our instagram for more details!  Curve @ccurve Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Follow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty FreeMusic www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Filling Our Cups in 2023

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 51:58


    We are looking to next year and setting up ourselves for success. On this episode we share our goals as well as some goals from a few of our listeners.Follow The C Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    The Lessons We Learned in 2022

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 48:38


    As this year comes to a close we wanted to reflect on the lessons we learned this year. The good, bad, and everything beyond and in between.  Follow The C Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manis Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    The Shit That Makes Us Happy

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 44:27


    Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving week!  This week we decided to share the things that our clients do that we are thankful for. Follow The C Curve @ccurve Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Follow Erin @mangos_manis  Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Cheap Prices Does Not Equal Professionalism

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 76:54


    We are back with another episode!  This week Kristin and Erin discuss what professionalism for nail techs looks like. They cover topics like social media postings, attitude, pricing and much more. Follow The C Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manis Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    A C Curve Q&A

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 74:42


    Season two is here! This season we are bringing in Erin to join Kristin as a full time host. We will continue to  chat about the highs and lows of the nail tech industry and dive a little more in to the business and policy side of things.  This week we have a Q&A with questions from you! Follow The C Curve @ccurveFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Erin @mangos_manisMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    A Comfortable Space No Matter Who You Are with Rachel Daily

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 45:59


    This week we have Rachel Daily, Senior Product Manager of Boulevard and the co-founder and co-owner of ‘Cure Studios. Rachel talks about balancing her jobs, creating an inclusive environment, helping level up new nail techs, and combatting the negative environmental impact of the nail industry. Check out ‘Cure Studios on instagram @curestudiosFollow The C Curve @ccurveArt by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    The Historical Influence of Nails with Suzanne E. Shapiro

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 65:22


    We've got quite a treat on this weeks episode. We have author and fashion historian Suzanne Shapiro. We discuss the historical power of red nails and she shares some of her favorite discoveries from her research.  Follow Suzanne @sonji_bFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsFollow Us @lovelacquerbarGet Suzanne's book here: Nails: The Story of the Modern Manicure and visit her site: https://www.suzanneshapiro.com/ check out https://www.helifortexas.com/If you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com

    Imperfection to Create Perfection with Karisma McQueen

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 49:18


    On this weeks episode we have a DIY turned Content Creator legend Karisma. She chats with us about her journey teaching herself, getting her license and starting her own business. Follow Karisma on instagram @bombklawz and www.thebombklawz.com Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailscheck out helifortexas.comIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our email at heli@hellacoolventures.com or DM us at @lovelacquerbar

    Taking a Shot in the Dark with Sydney Ritenour

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 59:30


    We're back!! On this weeks episode we have  the incredible Sydney Ritenour who is here to chat about her transition from working at a salon to branching out on her own. She also shares how our host Kristin inspires her! Follow Bre on instagram @loveliesbleedingstudio Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailscheck out helifortexas.comIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Connection with the Customer with Bre Carodine

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 55:42


    On this weeks episode we have our Executive Producer Bre to talk about her experience with nails and what's she's learned since working on this podcast. She knows little to nothing about nails and rarely gets them done but she provides a lot of insight what may be in the mind of a reluctant consumer. Follow Bre on instagram @xoxo_bananafrancescaFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailscheck out helifortexas.comIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Hiring and Being Hired

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 66:37


    The dynamic due is back to talk about where they are in life right now and how to get hired and how they hireFollow Us @lacquerbarFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsDONATE here Helifortexas.comIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Cannonballing into the World of the Unknown with Mary Harcourt

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 50:36


    On this weeks episode we have an entrepreneur, inventor and beauty industry expert, Mary Harcourt. She shares how she overcame her fear of starting over and how that led to the success of CosmoGlo.Follow Mary on instagram @maryharcourt_Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsCheck out CosmoGlo here: https://thecosmoglo.com/ and on instagram @thecosmoglolightIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    art unknown harcourt mary harcourt
    Creating Your Own Brand With Emily Nelson

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2022 52:49


    On this weeks episode we have an incredible nail artist Erin Nelson who's using social media to her advantage when it comes to growing her client base. She shares her journey becoming a nail tech, Florida's nail education, and the importance of setting boundaries.Follow Emily on instagram and TikTok  @vividnailz Follow Heli @heyitsheli Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!   Art by: @momoheddo Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.com  Are you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Free Time Doesn't Equal Availability with Erin Lynne

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 62:18


    On this weeks episode we have the the amazing Erin Lynne aka mangos_manis here to talk about her experience moving her salon from a small town into her home and then having to close 2 weeks later due to covid.  She also discusses the importance of boundaries in the nail industry Follow Erin @mangos_manisFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member! Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Raising Each Other Up with Melissa Robillard

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 49:24


    On this weeks episode we have the the amazing Melissa Robillard aka nailsbymlh here to talk about how she set herself up for success in business and how that benefited her through out the worst parts of Covid. Check our her podcast The Beauty Beast!Follow Melissa @nailsbymlh Follow Heli @heyitsheli Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!  Art by: @momoheddo Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    We've Been Here with Samantha Paysaye

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 37:03


    On this weeks episode we have the incredible Samantha Paysaye, aka nailfairy! She shares her story of becoming a nail artist, her really cool success and her potential future goals. We also have a surprise guest that comes in and makes her opinion known!Check out Sam's art on her Instagram and tiktok @nailfairyFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsIf you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!  Art by: @momoheddo Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    5 Things I Learned Becoming An Independent Nail Artist

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 24:00


    We are sharing our very first exclusive Patreon episode with all of you, so you can get at taste of what we have in store. In this episode Kristin will share five things she learned becoming an independent artist. If you would like more content like this subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other week. Kristin will be sharing any and everything you need to know about running your own nail business.  Go to www.patreon.com/ccurve now to become a member!Follow our hosts on Instagram!@black_dahlia_nails@heyitsheliArt by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Come Join Our Patreon!

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 0:46


    We are super excited to be expanding our podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive content!  https://www.patreon.com/ccurve

    Finding New Success with Brittney Chin

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 53:58


    On this weeks episode we have Brittney Chin, better known as nailgazms. She shares the difficulty adjusting during covid,  the importance of taking care of your mental health and some new exciting projects she has has underway! For more content:Follow Brittney @nailgazmsFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Another Expression of Art with Sable Liu

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 49:16


    In this weeks episode we have nail tech and owner Sable Liu. Sables  shares her stories of running a business during covid and the difficulty on getting financial assistance. She also gives us the real deal on transferring your license from state to state. Follow Sable @nailsbysableFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Art by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician/artist/owner with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Fighting My Way Back with Amanda Stevenson

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 48:44


    In this weeks episode we have nail tech extraordinaire Amanda Stevenson. Amanda  shares her journey on becoming a nail tech, her passion for continuing education and the struggles she faced maintaining her clientele and being a mother during Covid.   She is an author of a free "Know Your Number”  You can email her directly for a copy at ms.amandacure@gmail.comFollow Amanda @ms_amandacure_nails Follow Heli @heyitsheli Follow Kristin @black_dahlia_nails Art by: @momoheddo Music: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comAre you a nail technician with a story to share? If so please reach out to our Executive Producer Bre at bre@hellacoolventures.com

    Community over Competition with Dr. Tye Caldwell

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 47:52 Transcription Available


    In this weeks episode we have Dr. Tye Caldwell. He is the Cofounder and CEO of ShearShare with 30 years of experience in the beauty industry. ShearShare's Mission is to be the greatest engine of jobs and wealth creation for the beauty and barber industry by connecting beauty/barber professionals with salons to rent their open space by the day or longerIn this episode he tells us the story of his company during Covid and provides us some exclusive updates on what's coming to ShearShare soon!Visit shearshare.comFollow ShearShare on Instagram @shearshare Follow Tye on Instagram @drtyecaldwellFollow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsArt by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.com

    Industry Updates

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 45:10 Transcription Available


    We take some time to go through the recent changes to the beauty industry in California.  Take a listen while we dig in to see if these are good or bad changes for nail techs overall For more information on the update check out the bill here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB803Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsArt by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.com

    Lacquerbar and the Coronavirus

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 55:51 Transcription Available


    Heli and Kristin are here to talk about the ins and outs of the nail industry. On our first episode they are going to chat about their perosnal journeys through the pandemic.Prior to Covid 19 they founded Lacquerbar - an online education platform for nail techs to learn the entrepreneurial and artistry skills needed to make real money in the nail industry.  Thanks to the global pandemic they, like many beauty artists of all industries, had to make some career shifts. They remain resilient and are ready to share their stories.Follow Heli @heyitsheliFollow Kristin @black_dahlia_nailsArt by: @momoheddoMusic: Royalty Free Music www.bensound.comVisit: https://shearshare.com/ 

    Claim The C Curve

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel