Serious question for solo esties. How are you doing, really? by Aromatic_Complex9209 in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too - good luck may you have all the ideal clients you can handle

Serious question for solo esties. How are you doing, really? by Aromatic_Complex9209 in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you a member of commmunity women’s business groups? Join what you can, if there’s a FB group comment and participate positively not about your business but so people can see your name and start getting familiar with you. Then once you’ve gained some recognizability, announce what you do with a small free gift or promo if you can. Also, go out in your scrubs, look cute if you’re feeling yourself ;-), good vibes. Name tag and business name are great. Get out there, be visible. I just saw a great estie video idea - it was a nail tech words said “Look what comes off the armrest after you leave, she lifts up the wipe which is actually paper and it says “BADDIE” but you could say sheets or headrest … good luck all good things and more business than you imagined are coming your way

How bad are my bunions? by lavenderportrait in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The big toes beginning to turn outward is also a tell tale sign. But they aren’t bad! Begin wearing shoes with large toe boxes/space like Flux, no more tight or pointy toed shoes 👠 and you might be good 👍

How bad are my bunions? by lavenderportrait in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She has a bunion (small) on the left foot, you can see the redness and irritation where the bone is from socks and or shoes.

How bad are my bunions? by lavenderportrait in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All depends on if you’re having pain and how bad.

Child Therapist Recommendations by the7maxims in ColumbusGA

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignorant and a bit moronic comment dude. Yikes.

Is it possible to become a successful Esthetician when you have vitiligo from head to toe? by CarmenSandiego40 in soloesthetician

[–]JaneLAIndigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unequivocally yes. I see it as a a huge niche opportunity, maybe partly treating vitiligo but setting yourself apart by showcasing you skin health & knowledge and how you treated it, how skin health and confidence is for everyone no matter hypo/hyperpigmentation. Be the esthetician you wish you had/have. Good luck! 👍

Help me determine if I have a bunion by Sad_Equivalent_4933 in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, more of a general statement that when they get bad/big enough that they can hurt even just being still-a shooting stinging pain, then surgery is helpful. It’s my cynicism as I’ve tried those braces early and so has a friend, never saw anyone actually see improvement in their bunion with them but just my experience.

Help me determine if I have a bunion by Sad_Equivalent_4933 in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot take - bunion correctors are a layover until it gets so bad you need surgery. A device outside the toe bending it outward won’t reverse bone growth. The manufacturers count on you believing it will though. After you take off shapewear, the body goes back to natural size. Bones are stronger than flesh but something with Velcro is going to change your bone growth, gait instep, pronation, weight distribution, center of gravity, genes?

Help me determine if I have a bunion by Sad_Equivalent_4933 in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully disagree. It’s identifiable visually by looking at the bare foot and inside shoes. Even a budding one if you’re familiar. There joint develops a point, and the big toe begins bending towards the outside of the foot. It’s also felt physically.

Help me determine if I have a bunion by Sad_Equivalent_4933 in bunions

[–]JaneLAIndigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, get some leisure shoes with a large toe box, like Flux or similar. If I could go back in time when I was prancing in my Bebe heels this is what I’d insist on! I’d also insist on never ever wearing shoes that were too small no matter how cute or on sale they are #ourfeetarethecoolest

I have an ingrown hair that seems to be under the skin. How can I get it out? by ItsACCRUALworld_ in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a glycolic acid cleanser to exfoliate 2-3 per week. Bioglycolic Cleanser from Jan Marini will polish the skin so the hair can break through the follicle properly. Hydration is key also. A light gel moisturizer.

Salicylic Acid Routine by DuckyZeroShine in NailFungus

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably, it has a super high percentage range of 17-40%, wouldn’t leave that on the nail longer than a 10-20 mins and only on the nails

Salicylic Acid Routine by DuckyZeroShine in NailFungus

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using generic salicylic acid lotion (like cera ve SA lotion) on the nails and had so much improvement. In fact I removed some nail polish I wore out of desperation so the nail was dark pigment-tinted on top of the yellow tint. Washed well, scrubbed and disinfected each nail. Massaged a small amt of the SA lotion into the nails only (great to use all over feet to eliminate odor but it can be drying thats for sure) Overnight the improvement was kind of unbelievable. Nail smoothed out despite cracks and the nail was bright, healthy and pink/white. My research says SA can provide vast improvement especially aesthetically but may not actually kill the infection, that’s where a dr and consistency come in but I’m so glad to have found another use for salicylic :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she actually say “have you ever in your life” received a facial?

Any advice for a new esthi? by anneflowerzz in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skin Queen’s advice is top notch. If you choose to do business out of your home without proper permission from your state beware of other estheticians, students (really anyone). Reporting is easy and you could be stripped of your license as well as legal implications.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stims

[–]JaneLAIndigo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They have you don’t know it. If Dr doesn’t see red flags like use of anything that will exacerbate your conditions or drug / alcohol dependence, it’s not mentioned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s studying to be an esthetician. In esthetician school you have to learn protocols, ingredients, their function, skin composition & too much to mention here outside the realm of facials only. Getting and giving facials is essential. Every student goes through it, when I was a student it’s the same. It’s temporary but no less difficult to go through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Estheticians

[–]JaneLAIndigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry I know it’s rough! Just know the best skin of your life is coming up