Thursday, May 20, 2010
Cherry Blossoms Spa
Hi Everybody!
Just want to let you know that I am opening Cherry Blossoms Spa in Bastrop TX. You can check my Face Book page for the details. Please "like" the page so you will get spa updates.
I am so excited to be able to spend the time and give the service that my clients deserve. Thanks for the support many of you have given me! Love you ladies.
Just want to let you know that I am opening Cherry Blossoms Spa in Bastrop TX. You can check my Face Book page for the details. Please "like" the page so you will get spa updates.
I am so excited to be able to spend the time and give the service that my clients deserve. Thanks for the support many of you have given me! Love you ladies.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Considering Esthetician Career
I answered a question for someone looking into a career change. I get asked about esthetician pay alot so here is my response.
Researching wages is so difficult. There are different pay systems such as hourly, hourly plus tips, fee for service, and a percentage of the service value. You will frequently find that only part time positions are available. Smaller spas may not offer any benefits. Vacation is not encouraged because when you are not there, they do not make any money. It takes time to build a clientele to the point that you are making steady money. As a new esthetician with no clientele, I made $10 an hour during the first 3 months of training. But over the next three years I was compensated very nicely. From my research, it looks as if the industry is continuing to grow and the salaries may be $50K before long.
Things to consider. You will work nights and weekends because that is when clients can come. You will work holidays. If the office closes for a holiday, you may be asked to make up the time during your regular week. You will stand on your feet countless hours. Your back and shoulders will hurt. You will spend a great deal of time waxing clients. You have to be able to do a brazilian, keep the client calm, be chatty to distract them, do a good job without appearing to be staring and get it done in the designated time, usually 30 minutes.
On the other hand, if you have a giving spirit, you have found a great opportunity. I have massaged the hands of women who could not uncurl their fingers, rubbed the shoulders of stressed out moms, given scalp massages to a new widow with small children. I have helped acne prone teenagers clear up their skin, I 've encouraged women to make time for themselves, I've listened and I've just been quiet, all depending on the need. So for me, those are my fringe benefits. I hope this helps.
Researching wages is so difficult. There are different pay systems such as hourly, hourly plus tips, fee for service, and a percentage of the service value. You will frequently find that only part time positions are available. Smaller spas may not offer any benefits. Vacation is not encouraged because when you are not there, they do not make any money. It takes time to build a clientele to the point that you are making steady money. As a new esthetician with no clientele, I made $10 an hour during the first 3 months of training. But over the next three years I was compensated very nicely. From my research, it looks as if the industry is continuing to grow and the salaries may be $50K before long.
Things to consider. You will work nights and weekends because that is when clients can come. You will work holidays. If the office closes for a holiday, you may be asked to make up the time during your regular week. You will stand on your feet countless hours. Your back and shoulders will hurt. You will spend a great deal of time waxing clients. You have to be able to do a brazilian, keep the client calm, be chatty to distract them, do a good job without appearing to be staring and get it done in the designated time, usually 30 minutes.
On the other hand, if you have a giving spirit, you have found a great opportunity. I have massaged the hands of women who could not uncurl their fingers, rubbed the shoulders of stressed out moms, given scalp massages to a new widow with small children. I have helped acne prone teenagers clear up their skin, I 've encouraged women to make time for themselves, I've listened and I've just been quiet, all depending on the need. So for me, those are my fringe benefits. I hope this helps.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A Successful 2010
It seems that many people are happy to say goodbye to year 2009. 2010, a new year, a new beginning. But that old saying holds true, if you keep doing the same thing, you are going to keep getting the same results.
If you had the opportunity to write your own story, knowing everything you said would come true, how quickly would you reach for a pen and paper? What would you say? Would you get a raise, a new car, a great vacation?
It's really that easy. Deciding what you want, claiming it for yourself and writing it down will put your desires into motion and start something wonderful.
You can begin by writing 10 things you would like to happen this year. Be specific. It could mean the difference between a vacation to Paris Texas and to Paris France.
It may be difficult to write 10 things if you haven't done it before. Another technique is to write your December 2010 letter of thanks for all the blessings you received. Once done, the blessings make the goal list.
Here's an example:
What a wonderful year! I had such a great time on my trip to Paris, France. I appreciate how understanding my boss has been this year. I couldn't believe I got a $5000 raise. I feel so good since I have been eating healthy and exercizing. I was able to get off my medicine. Yea!
You can put your list away and bring it out again in December but I like to keep mine where I can see it. I feel the more I look at it and think about it, the more energy I give it. What if you only get one fantastic thing? It's still wonderful. We save ours from year to year and bring them out after Christmas. We always look forward to this ritual. I wish you great happiness for the New Year. May you receive all of the blessings that your heart desires.
If you had the opportunity to write your own story, knowing everything you said would come true, how quickly would you reach for a pen and paper? What would you say? Would you get a raise, a new car, a great vacation?
It's really that easy. Deciding what you want, claiming it for yourself and writing it down will put your desires into motion and start something wonderful.
You can begin by writing 10 things you would like to happen this year. Be specific. It could mean the difference between a vacation to Paris Texas and to Paris France.
It may be difficult to write 10 things if you haven't done it before. Another technique is to write your December 2010 letter of thanks for all the blessings you received. Once done, the blessings make the goal list.
Here's an example:
What a wonderful year! I had such a great time on my trip to Paris, France. I appreciate how understanding my boss has been this year. I couldn't believe I got a $5000 raise. I feel so good since I have been eating healthy and exercizing. I was able to get off my medicine. Yea!
You can put your list away and bring it out again in December but I like to keep mine where I can see it. I feel the more I look at it and think about it, the more energy I give it. What if you only get one fantastic thing? It's still wonderful. We save ours from year to year and bring them out after Christmas. We always look forward to this ritual. I wish you great happiness for the New Year. May you receive all of the blessings that your heart desires.
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