I have my insurance through Associated Skin Care Professionals. It covers all we do. Who are you using for peels? PCA is a good product and I have had good results.
I think $249.00 for the year. It is good coverage and I think you will find most esti's use them for insurance and education. PCA is good because while you pay for training you get double the amount in product back. For example: 250.00 for training, $500 in product etc. No I don't sell it so this isn't a promo ad.
Hello Texas Estys! I currently work in the Rio Grande Valley, where there are a very small number of esthetians. I am looking to relocate to the Beaumont area, my question is how tough is the competition in a big city? I imagen there is a esthetians on every corner, and are u happy with your pay?
Hello Veronica!! I think you'll do fine in Beaumont area....you have a unique skill to set you apart. I'm sure there's a position there for you. I've found here in the DFW area, there aren't a ton of Estheticians. Good luck with your move.
Hi Ruby! Most people/owners I've encountered will work with you and what your needs are... if you are not comfortable with a year lease, insist on a 3 month lease. If they still will not budge, perhaps this is not the right place for you to have a business. In this economy, landlords would much rather have a little than nothing at all... but that's just my opinion.
Oh, and have a real estate friend read over the lease!
I actually did negotiate the contract and a previous co-worker (a guru at contract negotiation look it over. There were serveral changes and for what ever reason the owner would not return my phone call after going through the contract with the manager. I'm now looking a place that is less ($125/wk vs. $170/wk) and will be making a decision this week. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
Ok- who is the go to person for rules and regs for the moment I'd like to know if we are required to have a sink in our room. I've looked at book off and on for other things and haven't found anything of that type of thing except for schools. Thanks, Debbie
Hi Deborah I to found the book to be hard to find exact info I have many times after spending to much time looking call the Texas license 1-800-803-9202 they are really nice on giving clarity on the rules. Good Luck
If my memory serves me correctly, you do not need a sink in each treatment room. But you do need a sink that you can access in the salon. They test the water temp because of sanitation for laundry.
Has anyone here promoted your business with a Groupon or LivingSocial? I have promoted with both in the last two years. Had a lady call this morning that has a voucher that expired exactly one year ago. I am happy for her to use as a coupon as required. Should it be applied to the exact service(s) the Groupon was for or for any service(s) on my menu?
@ Ruby- I don't do the deals but if I'm reading your post correctly -your going to use it as a coupon for dollars off. If that's the case, use it on the services your comfortable discounting after all this time. I have bought a few but it's been along time so don't know how they read exactly.
Hi Ruby, I'm thinking you should apply the voucher to the service she purchased or maybe offer a different service, and have her to pay the difference.
Hi All, I have just heard an alarming story about several states wanting to Deregulate Cosmetology, and everything that falls under that catagory! Has anyone else heard about this? And Texas is one of the states that have this legislation up for a hearing. This would be detrimental to our profession. I would really like to hear everyone else's thoughts about this dangerous proposition.
Thanks Deborah and Lugenia! This is what I was thinking but needed to double check my thought process. I will advise the lady that she can apply what she paid for the Groupon to the service it was for vs. applying it to another service on my menu. After checking my scheduling system, this lady make a reservation in March 2012, but no showed. I will advise her too of the $50 fee that applies to my no show policy. Thanks again!
@ Nikki & Jeff: I heard about this serveral months ago and sent the info to ASCP for review. There's a Senator wanting to allow anyone to practice our profession without requiring official training through a school.
I have listed on my website... it you no show you forfeit any coupon... you had blocked that time for here and she did not show... that is not your fault and then a year later??? she is hoping you forgot she no showed
I used Uraban Delight a few times and got mostly people who are looking for coupons... and only a hand full that were looking for a new home... in the state of texas you have to honor a voucher as cash... and apply towards... but if they don't show up you can forfeit the voucher... there is also a site called Alicanto.com... which is like your own groupon... and you get all your money... not just half... it takes a little while to enter all your clients... but well worth it to run specials, promotions, and birthday greetings... good luck
As for the Deal coupons, I stop doing those a year or so ago. Too many problem clients. Not exactly the kind of clients that will commit and they will not pay full price for anything. They are just deal-bargain hunters.
I feel that our services are too valuable for that deep of discounts.
Thanks, Ivana. I will look into Alicanto.com for future promotions. I called her but had to leave a message....advised the Groupon could be used a the coupon on the service the deal was for and that she had a $50 no show fee due because she no showed on her reservation in March 2012. Asked her to return my call, but no call from her yet.
@Nikki....I really didn't have a lot of problem clients. Retained 10 that purchased the groupon. I look at Groupon, Living Social, Urban Delight as advertisting/marketing agencies. Currently I cannot afford to come out of pocket to pay an agency to help with my marketing and advertisting even though that was my previous career....still need help. I agree, our services are valuable and I haven't discounted any service that I lost money on....the margin may not be 45-50%, but I haven't lost.
@Ruby-the Groupon No Show policy may void the entire amount-I charge for the service requested- whatever that is - not a flat rate. The company where I rent space sells Gift Certificates and that is also their policy, so whoever the appointment is made with get the money, also subject to losing it w/out 48 hour cancellation (of course their are times when a true emergency happens then that's different).
The LivingSocial deal expired a week ago. Sold 82, 50 redeemed....of the 50, 8 rebooked and 4 have already been in twice and 2 referrals coming in next week. This will help as we go into the slow summer.
Hello all. I am moving to El Paso from Los Angeles. I'm cconsidering setting up my garage as my salon. Does anyone know anything about that city's market and does anyone have a home based business? How is it working for you?
Hello TE's! I am moving to El Paso in August! Any advice on what to do when I get there. I am worried I might have to go back to school. Texas training hours are about 120-150 hours more than ours here in California. Hopefully, my working hours will count. Has anyone transplanted to Texas? Is the re-licensing for there difficult? I am also considering converting my garage into my salon....any ideas on that??? Thanks all.
Karen Beard
I have my insurance through Associated Skin Care Professionals. It covers all we do. Who are you using for peels? PCA is a good product and I have had good results.
Mar 25, 2011
Karen Beard
Mar 25, 2011
Karen Beard
Apr 9, 2011
Veronica Gonzales
May 3, 2011
Ruby Powell
May 3, 2011
Ruby Powell
May 4, 2011
Siostra Rodzona
Hi Ruby! Most people/owners I've encountered will work with you and what your needs are... if you are not comfortable with a year lease, insist on a 3 month lease. If they still will not budge, perhaps this is not the right place for you to have a business. In this economy, landlords would much rather have a little than nothing at all... but that's just my opinion.
Oh, and have a real estate friend read over the lease!
Aug 1, 2011
Ruby Powell
Aug 6, 2011
Johanna
hola a todos!!
Dec 2, 2011
Stevie Adamovsky
Does anyone here work out of their home?
Jan 10, 2012
Deborah Kenney
Ok- who is the go to person for rules and regs for the moment I'd like to know if we are required to have a sink in our room. I've looked at book off and on for other things and haven't found anything of that type of thing except for schools. Thanks, Debbie
Jun 17, 2012
Lugenia's Skincare Studio
Hi Deborah, check with www.license.state.tx.us, and I believe they only require the treatment/client bed and a mirror in each room.
Jun 17, 2012
Janet Kennis
Hi Deborah I to found the book to be hard to find exact info I have many times after spending to much time looking call the Texas license 1-800-803-9202 they are really nice on giving clarity on the rules. Good Luck
Jun 17, 2012
Deborah Kenney
Janet, thanks I quess I will put them in my phone contact.
Legenia thank as well.
I was curious as someone on the new esty board had brought it up. I'm in a salon/spa booth rental and I do have sink and mirror.
I'm really learning a ton of stuff on this-wished I'd joined sooner. So, much easier when you don't have to be pioneer woman!
Jun 17, 2012
J.L.
I am 99.9% sure you need to have a sink in the room - both hot and cold water. They test the water temp, seriously!
And another random fact that is not well-known: you cannot have carpet in the treatment room (must be non-porous flooring).
Nov 14, 2012
Jeff Berns
If my memory serves me correctly, you do not need a sink in each treatment room. But you do need a sink that you can access in the salon. They test the water temp because of sanitation for laundry.
Apr 25, 2013
Jeff Berns
Anyone else going to the Spa Conference in Dallas May 5?
Apr 25, 2013
Ruby Powell
Has anyone here promoted your business with a Groupon or LivingSocial? I have promoted with both in the last two years. Had a lady call this morning that has a voucher that expired exactly one year ago. I am happy for her to use as a coupon as required. Should it be applied to the exact service(s) the Groupon was for or for any service(s) on my menu?
May 15, 2013
Deborah Kenney
@ Ruby- I don't do the deals but if I'm reading your post correctly -your going to use it as a coupon for dollars off. If that's the case, use it on the services your comfortable discounting after all this time. I have bought a few but it's been along time so don't know how they read exactly.
May 15, 2013
Lugenia's Skincare Studio
May 15, 2013
Nikki T.
Hi All, I have just heard an alarming story about several states wanting to Deregulate Cosmetology, and everything that falls under that catagory! Has anyone else heard about this? And Texas is one of the states that have this legislation up for a hearing. This would be detrimental to our profession. I would really like to hear everyone else's thoughts about this dangerous proposition.
May 15, 2013
Jeff Berns
Nikki,
What is the basis for the deregulation?
Jeff
May 16, 2013
Ruby Powell
Thanks Deborah and Lugenia! This is what I was thinking but needed to double check my thought process. I will advise the lady that she can apply what she paid for the Groupon to the service it was for vs. applying it to another service on my menu. After checking my scheduling system, this lady make a reservation in March 2012, but no showed. I will advise her too of the $50 fee that applies to my no show policy. Thanks again!
May 16, 2013
Nikki T.
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May 16, 2013
Ruby Powell
@ Nikki & Jeff: I heard about this serveral months ago and sent the info to ASCP for review. There's a Senator wanting to allow anyone to practice our profession without requiring official training through a school.
May 16, 2013
Ivana Sorrell
I have listed on my website... it you no show you forfeit any coupon... you had blocked that time for here and she did not show... that is not your fault and then a year later??? she is hoping you forgot she no showed
I used Uraban Delight a few times and got mostly people who are looking for coupons... and only a hand full that were looking for a new home... in the state of texas you have to honor a voucher as cash... and apply towards... but if they don't show up you can forfeit the voucher... there is also a site called Alicanto.com... which is like your own groupon... and you get all your money... not just half... it takes a little while to enter all your clients... but well worth it to run specials, promotions, and birthday greetings... good luck
May 16, 2013
Nikki T.
As for the Deal coupons, I stop doing those a year or so ago. Too many problem clients. Not exactly the kind of clients that will commit and they will not pay full price for anything. They are just deal-bargain hunters.
I feel that our services are too valuable for that deep of discounts.
May 16, 2013
Ruby Powell
Thanks, Ivana. I will look into Alicanto.com for future promotions. I called her but had to leave a message....advised the Groupon could be used a the coupon on the service the deal was for and that she had a $50 no show fee due because she no showed on her reservation in March 2012. Asked her to return my call, but no call from her yet.
@Nikki....I really didn't have a lot of problem clients. Retained 10 that purchased the groupon. I look at Groupon, Living Social, Urban Delight as advertisting/marketing agencies. Currently I cannot afford to come out of pocket to pay an agency to help with my marketing and advertisting even though that was my previous career....still need help. I agree, our services are valuable and I haven't discounted any service that I lost money on....the margin may not be 45-50%, but I haven't lost.
May 16, 2013
Deborah Kenney
@Ruby-the Groupon No Show policy may void the entire amount-I charge for the service requested- whatever that is - not a flat rate. The company where I rent space sells Gift Certificates and that is also their policy, so whoever the appointment is made with get the money, also subject to losing it w/out 48 hour cancellation (of course their are times when a true emergency happens then that's different).
May 16, 2013
Ruby Powell
The LivingSocial deal expired a week ago. Sold 82, 50 redeemed....of the 50, 8 rebooked and 4 have already been in twice and 2 referrals coming in next week. This will help as we go into the slow summer.
May 31, 2013
Paulette Banoza
May 31, 2014
Paulette Banoza
Hello TE's! I am moving to El Paso in August! Any advice on what to do when I get there. I am worried I might have to go back to school. Texas training hours are about 120-150 hours more than ours here in California. Hopefully, my working hours will count. Has anyone transplanted to Texas? Is the re-licensing for there difficult? I am also considering converting my garage into my salon....any ideas on that??? Thanks all.
Jun 5, 2014