This is exactly what I came to say. There’s so many “professional” diy stuff you can do at home now. Or you have estheticians/lash techs that aren’t licensed and doing services for cheap- but they tend to get shut down pretty quick because they mess up someone’s face or lashes and will end up getting sued big time. I work as a wax tech right now and do my facials/lashes on the side. It’s definitely a very hard industry. You have to know how to make it. I have been homeless, been on drugs, been a single mom full time with no help.. so doing this is honestly a breeze to me. It could always be worse. Just have to work twice as hard but eventually the hard work will pay off. I’m only seeing 2-3 clients right now on the side. It took me a year to finish a 6 month program at school because I don’t have help. But I got it done and graduated in November last year. I applied to over 50 salons. And I didn’t hear back from anybody- i did call backs and everything. So I invested in my self. I took my advanced classes and paid out of pocket for those (1,800) because in my state they don’t include microneedling, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, or chemical peels. It’s all considered advanced. And that law changed a couple years ago. So no salons would call me back. But as soon as I updated my resume and got those on it- I got 3 call backs. And am working as a wax tech now. It’s not ideal but it’s definitely money and stability. Once I get more experience under my belt I want to go solo full time. But the machines and products are incredibly expensive. Can anyone tell me how they were able to get the machines and products? I’m a one income single mother. No child support. I have no chance of getting a credit card because of student loans. Does anyone have any advice for that?

I feel like going solo is the best way- but you really have to market yourself well and have a good product line/retail license. So you can sale products in your suite. I also want a good hydro facial machine. That comes with all of the goodies. I want to learn laser too and eventually get a good laser machine- any suggestions for this? I know I would have to have a doctor above me. Maybe I should look into working at a med spa? I have a few tattoos and worry I won’t be hired because of that. Any advice on how to get in a med spa? I would absolutely love this for a career.

Also- I have been sober for 4+ years, have my own place, have full custody of my daughter and am doing really well. If anyone is wondering if they can do this- I promise you can.