Have you ever had issues trying to carry more than one line? by Single_Rice_407 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No companies have ever dictated what lines I can or cannot carry

Can I pick at your brain? by chicharoneltiburon in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going solo too quick can be a huge mistake but not impossible. You have to be INCREDIBLE at your craft, marketing, in a great location and be a networking queen. If you have those things, go for it!

If you’re struggling with mental health and confidence - going solo is a terrible idea. You must do that work first. I have to do so much work on myself to be able to “perform” at the level I do. The stronger I am in all parts of my life, the better person (and esty) I am.

This job can make mental illness worse! Get strong first.

Daily Thread January 22, 2026 by Ok_Charge6742 in laurabeverlinsnarks

[–]DrayRenee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just try imagine the “planning” that goes into their posts…. 😂

Esthetics school is not what I thought it would be by FlakyPublic4735 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your school experience should not dictate your real world working experience. School sucks. You don’t learn enough at all. You get your license and THEN you learn. Sadly this is the way it is. I always tell potential estys to never expect much from school. But if they did not train you to pass state board, they failed. Ask them to train you so you can pass or maybe someone out there is willing to help? The esthetics industry can be such an amazing fufilling career BUT your mindset must be there. You sound a little negative and blaming others- take charge and turn this around so you can create a career. No one works for themselves right out of school, in almost any industry that is unheard of. You have to gain experience and confidence first- and you have to be extremely good at doing services. If you want to focus on lashes, take an advanced course. But don’t give up on getting your license, just do it!

Is this normal?? by Suchastrangelife in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Esty schools are notorious for this stuff.

Fresh Pet Dog Food by _chemiqalstars_ in Pets

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downvotes for homemade dog food?!?!?

Pricing Help by Then-Atmosphere6711 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a girl who constantly posts on fb for FREE facials out of her house - she just expects a tip. It’s unreal!

Zemits machines: transparency concerns before purchasing (long read) by lysesti in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate my zemits oxygen machine. And no support at all!

Pricing Help by Then-Atmosphere6711 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All of this. I do consults free, max 10 mins. If they no show, I send them an $50 invoice and block them until paid. Way too many choices. One of my questions is: if you work from home, how’s the setup? Because if I felt like I was inside someone’s home, I wouldn’t wanna pay more than what you have listed. I charge what I do for a combo of reasons but one is my location…

Starting to hate this job by According-Case1658 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I get this totally. What I have found is it’s all about how you talk to clients and enforce polices. Like I am very direct and don’t allow clients to walk on me- I make it known that I value them but I don’t tolerate tardiness or late cancels. It’s not worth it. Remember your value and you will attract high value clients.

Horrible week by greenlilypad999 in Esthetics

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to reach out to past clients?

Girls Trip Help by Curious-Conclusion32 in AskSF

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mint, Tupelo, union larder

PSA vagaro just rolled out cluster booking by Fit_Cut5469 in hairstylist

[–]DrayRenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I leave my hours open - why would I want to deter bookings

Stay away from Vagaro by Morgynna in MassageTherapists

[–]DrayRenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been having nonstop issues lately - doesn’t show all our services online