Stop Arguing. Start Showing Up.

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I’ve noticed something that keeps popping up in the beauty industry—especially with nail artists. Anytime someone posts something negative about our pricing or how we run our businesses, we feel this knee-jerk urge to jump in and defend ourselves or the industry. I get it. We’re passionate. We care. But here’s what I’ve learned:

You can’t force someone to see value in something they already don’t.

You can’t argue someone into respecting your prices. If they don’t see it, they won’t. No amount of Facebook comments or “mic drop” stories will change that.

What does work?

✨Showing up confidently. 
✨Showing up consistently.
✨Showing up and educating your audience—especially your nail community—about the why behind your pricing, your services, and your skill.

Everyone has a different value meter.

Some people spend $10 a day on coffee without blinking. Others drink Folgers at home.

Some people will pay premium prices for beauty services because they value the experience and the result.

Others will look for the most budget-friendly option—and that’s fine. Let them.

You don’t need to explain your worth to people who aren’t even your clients.

You just need to be solid in how you show up.  

✨In the chair. 
✨On social media.
✨In your energy.

Now let’s talk about something I saw recently on TikTok…

An artist was expressing frustration about brands selling to the general public—and while the frustration was valid, the message got lost. Instead of educating or bringing awareness to the issue, it came across as bitter toward DIYers. And the internet ran with it.

Here’s the lesson:

If you show up out of frustration, your message will be misunderstood.

People aren’t always listening to respond—they’re listening to react. And once that reaction happens, it’s nearly impossible to reverse it.

So before you post out of anger or jump into a defensive rant, stop and ask yourself:

• Am I talking to my actual community?

• Am I educating or just venting?

• Will this help someone understand or just fuel more drama?

You can still be bold. You can still be honest. But be mindful in how you say it. Your first impression hits harder than any follow-up explanation.

And let me be clear—your services ARE a luxury.

But that doesn’t mean you’re “pricing yourself out of a job.” You’re simply shifting into a new level of clientele. One that sees your worth. One that’s ready to pay you for what you bring to the table. And if someone can’t afford you, that doesn’t mean you need to defend yourself. They’ll find another artist, and that’s okay.

Some of my biggest “pricing backlash” over the years didn’t come from clients—it came from other artists. But I kept going. I kept showing up. I kept educating. And now? Most of those same people have raised their prices too. Your job isn’t to make everyone agree with you. It’s to lead with confidence until the ones who want to listen, do.

So no—Facebook arguments won’t help your career.

And no—TikTok callouts won’t build your business.

But do you know what will?

• Showing up with passion.

• Sharing the facts.

• Standing in your confidence.

• Being the artist that educates and empowers.

• Creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and safe.

That’s what builds trust. That’s what attracts the right clients. That’s what builds longevity.

So next time someone talks down on our industry? Let them.

You don’t need to fight every battle.

You don’t need to be the spokesperson for nails.

You just need to show up and be the proof of what value looks like in action.