Beginning a career in health and beauty is an exciting time in your life. Choosing the right field for you is more important than you think.

Choosing between becoming an esthetician or cosmetologist sets you on a career path. But the differences aren’t always understood.

We’re getting down to business with these two rewarding but very different specializations. 

Let’s get rolling!

The main differences between estheticians and cosmetologists

Before you leap into a training program or course of study, you must understand what you’re signing up for. The primary differences between estheticians and cosmetologists are easy to grasp.

The spaces estheticians work in are different than cosmetologists

Cosmetology studios and salons focus on hair, nails, and makeup. These specialties require equipment other than what’s necessary for estheticians. A thriving run shop has booths for individual professionals, each designed for the modality.

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Getting out of a commercial salon is one of the biggest steps you can take as an esthetician. There are plenty of spots to rent a small space and experience a taste of running your own business.

Salon suites are the way to go if you’ve already established a clientele and want a more private space. Usually, these suites are in a larger business that rents out space to a variety of health and beauty experts.

Even though you may dream of a space totally your own, salon suites are the perfect spaces to build your brand. Once you’ve established your business, then it might be time to move into a traditional salon of your own.  

Fed up with working for someone else? Salon suites are the next best thing to owning your own shop.  

We’re taking a look at the pros and cons of this business model, so strap in!

Things to think about when considering renting a salon suite

Building your brand is one of the most important things you...

 Welcome to the world of professional beauty, where a seemingly saturated career field can make it feel difficult to stand out and shine amongst the crowd. While starting up your own esthetician business, or even expanding it can feel like a demanding task, it doesn't have to be! 

When taking on new career adventures and business opportunities, never underestimate the power of having a mentor. These individuals will guide you through the ups and downs that come with the career field, acting as a reliable business coach to ensure that you have what you need to succeed. 

The benefits of having a esthetician mentor for your business

You may be thinking to yourself: the internet has a wide range of helpful information for me to succeed on my own, why should I entrust my business and its success to someone else? That’s understandable! However, you may be interested to learn that having a mentor can actually benefit you and your business in a number of ways....

Trying to make your esthetician business stand out from the crowd? Creating a unique personal mission statement is so, so important! 

Estheticians trying to build their brand need a vision for the future. Spending all day, every day in the treatment room isn’t all there is! 

Identifying your guiding principles isn’t some kind of magic spell; it’s a tried and true process. I can help you achieve success by focusing on you.

The funny thing is, you’ve already got what you need to build your brand!

What is an esthetician mission statement?

Anytime you start something new, ask yourself one question.

Why?

It seems so simple, and it is. That one question helps you build your mission statement. Choosing a customer service based career isn’t for everyone, and identifying your reason is fundamental. 

Beyond just describing your services, a mission statement helps clients see what sets you...