Making the decision to leave the comfort and stability of working for someone else in order to start up your own business is both terrifying and liberating. This is the case no matter what field of work you are in.
As with anything, each field comes with their own unique set of considerations that must not be forgotten when making this decision, and Esthetician work is no different.
So you’ve completed your schooling and have been working in salons or spas for a while now, and think you are ready to take your career to the next level.
You believe you are ready to branch out on your own as an esthetician, and are curious as to what the first step should be.
To help you approach this big move with the right information and in the right mindset, we’ve put together a few tips and tricks, showcasing some things you’ll need to consider before opening your own business as an esthetician.
It’s starts with choosing Your Career Path.
Traditional Esthetics
This encompasses the traditional spa setting, offering services such as facials, eyebrow shaping and tinting, waxing, etc.
Medical Esthetics
The services offered in medical esthetics are varied from those offered in the traditional spa setting. These might include: advanced facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. Following this route may find you working in hospitals, dermatology clinics, plastic surgery clinics, etc.
Mobile Esthetics
Do you want to travel and work? Maybe opening a mobile or international esthetics clinic is for you. While you will find yourself carrying out similar work to that of a traditional spa, you will be doing so on the road, or maybe even international destination of your dreams.
Things To Consider
Insurance
- Every business needs a solid insurance policy. Lucky for you, many insurance companies offer customized policies specifically tailored for salons and spas. Aside from insuring the physical aspects of your business, such as your building space, furnishings, and products, you also need to insure your services. Accordingly, salon and spa insurance covers a variety of services and their potential claims, including: allergic reactions, burns, and personal injury, as well as fire and theft.
Licenses
- Obtaining the proper licenses for your business is not an option. It is a legal requirement, and not doing so can cost you a lot of time and money, and can have severe impacts on your business. In countries such as Canada, the province regulates the required licenses. If you are unsure of what licenses you need for your estheticians practice, check here.
Let The Adventure Begin!
Once you’ve chosen the path you want to take, and are confident and comfortable with all aspects that come with owning your own business as an esthetician, you are ready to take this adventure to the next level.
Opening and running your own salon or spa may seem impossible, or intimidating, but if you’re smart about it and passionate about it, it could be the best decision you ever make.
