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Permalink Reply by Deborah Bonjouklian on March 7, 2013 at 9:04am

Groupon will run an offer for a home based spa, at least in my city (Seattle), so check them out.

Permalink Reply by Lugenia's Skincare Studio on March 7, 2013 at 9:40am

Cool Deborah, I'll check! Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Sayra Hill on March 7, 2013 at 10:59am

It takes time to develope loyal customers.  Volunteer when you have free time at women's or teen shelters offering free skin treatments.  These women and teens are in much need of this type of care.  I did this when I first started over 9 years ago.  You would be suprised at the number of employees at these places who will call you to book an appointment.  Give and it will be given back to you and overflowing! Give away gift cert. at events and trade them with a massage therapist to get the word out. 

Permalink Reply by Lugenia's Skincare Studio on March 7, 2013 at 3:19pm

Great information Sayra! I'm a bit shy about stepping out, but I'm going to need to step out of my comfort zone and get my feet wet. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!

Permalink Reply by Sayra Hill on March 7, 2013 at 4:05pm

I took some of my friends from school to these shelters as we had just graduated and a few of my friends were looking for work. I was waiting for more clients myself.  We packed everything we needed in steril boxes after first making an appointment to meet the managers and sign in.  They were delighted to meet us, set a date, and have us come help out!  So rewarding!!

Permalink Reply by Nicole Weymer on March 23, 2013 at 9:31am

HI Sayra,

What a great idea for any esthetician no matter how busy you are! Helping those less fortunate through skin care/ make up advice is terrific. Love it! I am definitely going to look into how I can help people.

Permalink Reply by Sayra Hill on March 23, 2013 at 9:58am

Pass your experience on to others in our field after you volunteer! There is a huge need out there to bring healiing to those less fortunate.  We can help make the world a better place.  Would love to hear what area you started out in this new adventure....

Permalink Reply by Marylou Lohman on May 1, 2013 at 7:31pm

I started in the beginning advertising with my local newspaper and local church,  which was more expensive than building my personal website. My website has provided all my new clients and they refer me business. ( friends, family, co workers)

It was very, very easy to build and it has been very  affordable.   This is the web site that I build and I am terrible with any thing techy.  My website. Finenatural.com  

Check out homestead.com     the link is also at the bottom of my website.  hope this helps.   ( Ps, I am an esthetician but have dedicated my career to permanent cosmetics.

Permalink Reply by Lugenia's Skincare Studio on May 1, 2013 at 9:40pm

Thanks for replying and sharing Marylou, I really appreciate it! I will checkout your website. Do you enjoy working from home?

Permalink Reply by Marylou Lohman on May 1, 2013 at 10:17pm

Yes, I had two businesses in two different states ( Texas & Connecticut) both renting a couple of rooms in a hair salon, but due to my husband job change, this time out of our home and I  love it.

Permalink Reply by Lugenia's Skincare Studio on May 1, 2013 at 10:41pm

Man, what a change (Texas and Connecticut)! LOL! Your website is nice and your work is impressive. We have a couple of neighborhood association newsletters that I hope to advertise in, but I’m still working on my home-based studio. I’m doing just about everything myself and it’s taking awhile, but I know it is worth it! The hard thing is trying to remain motivated during the process.

Permalink Reply by Donna Cunningham on May 1, 2013 at 10:20pm

There is no reason you cant search the local salons to see if they have an esty.  You would be surprised at how many salons do not have one.  Talk with the salon owner/manager and work out referral issues with her or him.

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