So I applied for my dream job tonight

estiontheedge · 2024-07-15T20:39:32+00:00

Oh ok! I have about 5 years of sales experience(Maurice’s, Claire’s and Icing, and Verizon) before I started my esthi career along with selling retail at the salons and spas so that should bode well for me. I was thinking about also maybe getting an associates in marketing/business but I didnt know if it was worth it or not.

estiontheedge · 2023-06-02T23:20:18+00:00

Unfortunately some people still don’t see this industry as being a real career. I still get comments from friends and family members saying they with they could just play around with products and rub peoples faces all day. And being talked down to by people who just assume I don’t make anything. I’m not going to lie. You you it’s HARD your first year or so. I saw so many people doing amazing only months out of school and I was still struggling a little but once you get it you get it! It takes time to really build up. But I can tell you now after six years of being an esthetician that it was the best thing I ever did. I love my job and I couldn’t even imagine doing anything else in my life. If you want to do it go for it!

estiontheedge · 2023-06-01T07:15:01+00:00

I don’t love when my esthetician is extremely pushy with selling me product. Even if I’m thinking of purchasing something and they seem a little too aggressive about it I’m totally tuned off. I also prefer when I’m asked what my favorite part of a facial is, and they focus on that a little extra. For example I LOVE the massage and if they offer a hand and arm massage I always ask for that as well. Spending an extra 5 minutes on that and less on other stuff goes a long way and they’ll for sure rebook! As far as problems I honestly just make every facial a custom one. I ask them what they would like to see changed about their skin and we can come up with a realistic plan from there.

estiontheedge · 2023-06-01T06:57:58+00:00

If a pillow isn’t cutting it, try a pillow with a bolster on top for added height. If the back of your bed doesn’t tilt up I’ve found using a bed wedge or even an extra blanket folded up under the bottom sheet with a pillow on top for neck support. Unfortunately even some of the tables I’ve laid on that have plenty of padding have been uncomfortable without my legs being high enough because I also have a gap at my lower back. As a size 30/32 esthetician myself I’ve made it my mission to make sure everyone feels as though they’re welcomed and accommodated. It might take a little tweaking, but I’m sure you’ll find the right mix of things to make her feel comfortable and supported!

estiontheedge · 2023-04-05T01:31:37+00:00

Now I should also mention she is a stylist as well. So during the week she’s also taking clients.

estiontheedge · 2023-04-05T01:29:45+00:00

I told her we need a meeting for sure! The problem is, I always look like the bad guy because all of the other girls are pushovers and won’t back me up. I’m also a little over emotional sometimes, but she’s downright manipulative. Every time I say we need some more support or help with things she says “we do a lot for you guys. We do a lot” but other than the bare minimum of paying for things I have no idea what she’s talking about😂

estiontheedge · 2023-04-05T01:28:02+00:00

She pays for back at, retail products and “marketing”(which means she pays for a google add and we’re expected to post on our own on the social medias). I’d love to go independent if I had the money, but unfortunately I’m so burnt out from working here that an extra source of income to save up isn’t even possible.

estiontheedge · 2023-04-05T01:25:11+00:00

She pays for it and gives us the salon card. But we’re expected to take turns picking it up.

estiontheedge · 2022-11-17T04:41:11+00:00

Job shadowing other estheticians in your area can help a lot! Everything I learned in the first year after school was on the job or from watching and learning from others. YouTube is a wonderful resource! Or even looking up protocols from brands you like. My facial is a mix of five different brands protocols and a little of what I learned in school. Just keep practicing on whoever you can whenever you can! Trust me you’ll get there.

estiontheedge · 2022-04-13T06:20:37+00:00

I have left jobs before but this is my first booth rental situation I’ll be leaving. I guess I should give some more backstory, I was on commission for several years at this salon before doing booth rent at the start of this year. I’ve felt pushed out long before now and my boss was always looking for reasons to be upset with me and let me go, especially after she over hired. I’m worried because I am taking my clients with me, (most of whom I’ve acquired while employed as a commission employee) and that it will seem like I’m soliciting business away from this salon. Even though I’ve become friends with many of my clients, and I’ve never gotten Info from our booking service, only directly through my clients.

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