Hello everyone!
This is my very first post, and I'm really excited to be a part of this group!  I've had my esthetics license for a while, but I took a 3 year hiatus because my hubby is going through nursing school.  When he graduates this spring I'll be going back to doing what I love.  I used to work at a Beauty Brands store, which had all my equipment provided for me and everything, but I'm thinking about doing booth rent and buying my own equipment.  I'm not sure how it would all work, though, as far as my equipment goes.  I understand that I can set my own hours, prices, menu, etc., but I'm kind of wondering how you keep your equipment safe in a room you rent from a salon.  What I mean is, how do you keep other people from coming in your room and using your wax, products, etc when you're not there?  Do you lock the room?  Do you carry insurance on your products/equipment?  I'm hoping that everyone that works with me would be respectful of my equipment/products, but I know that's not always the case.  Thanks so much in advance for all the advice - I can't wait to get back to doing what I love!!!!