Investing in Yourself: When and Why to Upskill
Because your growth is your greatest business asset.
As a nail tech, you’re used to investing in tools, stock, and the latest shades—but how often do you invest in the one thing your business can’t grow without?
You.
Upskilling isn’t just about learning something new—it’s about unlocking confidence, raising your standards, increasing your income, and standing out in an industry that’s always evolving.
So how do you know it’s time to take that next step?
1. You’re Plateauing in Your Confidence or Results
You’ve mastered the basics, but you’re starting to feel stuck. Maybe you’ve been relying on the same services or techniques for a while, and you’re no longer sure how to challenge yourself.
Upskilling gives you fresh techniques, renewed motivation, and clarity on how to move forward.
2. You Want to Charge More—But You’re Not Sure How
If you know your prices should go up, but you're not confident in what you're offering, training can fill that gap. The more skilled and specialised you are, the more value you bring to your clients—and the more you can confidently charge.
3. You’re Seeing Repeat Issues
Consistent lifting, weak retention, or lack of structure? Sometimes those are product problems—but more often, it’s a technique tweak that makes all the difference.
Upskilling gives you the refinement and real-world fixes you need to improve client results (and keep them coming back).
4. You’re Ready to Grow Your Business
Whether you want to introduce a new system (like hard gel or e-file), go self-employed, or become an educator—every next level starts with new knowledge. Upskilling isn't just about services; it's about mindset, strategy, and future-proofing your career.
Final Thoughts:
You don’t need to be struggling to train. You just need to be ready to grow.
Upskilling is an investment in your confidence, your clients, and your income.
And like any good set—it all starts with a strong foundation.
Ready to invest in yourself? Check out our accredited, hands-on courses at TWENTY Academy.