Booth Rental Opinion
Hello fellow Esthetes,
I hope everyone is having a fun summer! I find myself at a crossroad trying to decide if I should continue working for Spa owners who usually don't have a professional Esthetics or Cosmetology license, so I feel if I could work for others who are willing to take a risk without a license, why shouldn't I work for myself.....Im having a difficult time finding suitable rental units that I could envision myself working in...Most of the rentals are rooms in salons, nothing wrong with that I even tried a couple but it's too noisy and not ideal...Wellness centers are great but they usually require full time rental and I'm looking to start part-time only. Anyways, after looking at so many situations, I found a small room in a local barbershop with three chairs...The owner is willing to do daily rates for me until I can get established....Or i can work for someone else in their spa on a commission basis...I'm not sure what I should do...how would female clients react if they were to get their skincare services inside a room in a barbershop...opinions???
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Sheridan on
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Honestly, and I'm just a student so I guess my opinion doesn't count for much--but I AM a woman myself so maybe that'll count. ha! I wouldn't feel comfortable going to a barber shop for my own services. I totally understand what you're saying about the noise in a salon. I was a massage therapist and rented a room at a tanning salon with a hair salon inside it and the noise was ridiculous. The situation you describe with having to pay rent and trying to get established at the same time is the hardest thing I experienced as a massage therapist. I learned a few things from that and I'm hoping to have a better go of it when I finish esthy school. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by delia on
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Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate your opinion, don't underestimate yourself because you're still going through the school process, you bring a lot of value to the table as a massage therapist as well as your personal experience. I'm still searching other opportunities including mobile until i get more clients. Could you please share some of the pearls you've learned from starting up and renting please?
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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on
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Delia
Have you thought of this...
Esties are rarely busy 100% of the time and what do you really need to perform the basic services? If you look at these two questions you could probably answer them and come up with this:
1. Book time within another estie who is not busy all the time.
2. Find a clean way to bring your supplies and set up prior to any treatments
2a. Machines with this plan would be hard but maybe just starting out you only do treatments minus ones that require a machine. (or if you are lucky you find an estie that trusts you and is willing to share)
Any deal can be had as long as the relationship has respect and the ultimate goal in mind which is the growth of both business. Your client base and the other esties ability to receive extra income on dead time within a rental unit.
This idea is a very large broad stroke but if you fill in the blanks I am sure you will see that there are many ways to make something work. Sometimes you just have think way way outside the box.
Marty
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Hi Marty,
I really appreciate your thoughtful response as well as the time you took to write it:-) I definitely think outside the box when it comes to working on my Esthetician career. It is not an easy field to break into and to find a willing mentor....thank God I don't have to depend on this field for my daily expenses, otherwise I wouldn't survive....Currently, I'm working a unique service based on rejuvenation that differs from any other estheticians around and will set me apart as well as becoming a brow specialist:-)
I've looked in so many places, to rent on a part time basis with with other Estheticians /MTs and get so many responses: "Sorry, good luck"...Im my experience I've encountered some estheticians are flakey or think small and don't see the big picture...I've met and worked with territorial "beauty" people, who may feel threatened when they see someone ambitious, more knowledgeable or who has a great attitude. Anyways,not afraid to do menial tasks, willing to "pay my dues" & learning the ropes from the bottom up. In the last couple of days, I went to a local spa in my tourist town in California and offered to rent again and the owner offered me commission and a front desk paid job on the weekends..I've accepted it because it is a learning experience for me to learn the marketing and front operations.I'm doing my best to learn as much as be helpful to this wonderful spa owner for giving me the opportunity to fight for my dreams and do something i truly love! Marty, thanks again for your input I will pay forward the favor:-)
Delia
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Permalink Reply by Regina on
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Hi Delia-
I just wanted to let you know to keep pushing and working towards your goals. You are definitely going to achieve your goals. I wish you the best and please feel free to email me if you need any advice or support.
Beautifully Yours,
Regina
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Permalink Reply by Bayyinah Robinson on
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Hi Delia,
I would so receive facial and waxing services at a barbershop. Before becoming an esthetician, my son's barber arched my brows with his straight edge razor. I loved them and I saved time as well.
I say drop by the barbershop during the days/times you will most likely be there performing services. I am a mother of boys and the fellas can get loud too :-). Especially during football and basketball season. Express your concerns and expectations for the space to the owner. Also, don't rule out the men. They receive treatments too. They may be more open to receiving treatments from you because you are in their element. And don't forget, they know women as well. Bonus!
I think if you are professional and you love what you, it will show in your work and your space. Good luck in finding a space that works for you!
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