One of the more exciting, yet challenging, tasks of any solo aesthetician is in deciding which services to include on the spa menu. This is an opportunity to be creative, selecting services you especially enjoy performing and those you are most competent in. For the solo aesthetician who once worked for an employer, the right to do only preferred services can be a cherished freedom…

No matter how excellent our technical skills, every aesthetician knows that the real key to a successful practice is client retention. While this may not be so important when working in a resort setting or on a cruise ship, those with stationary practices in a local community are highly dependent on attracting and retaining a client following. Repeat customers provide professionals with years of reliable…

Whether you are a newly licensed aesthetician or have been in practice for some time, you may be one of the many skin care professionals whose dream is to run an independent business. Think of the benefits that would follow: no boss, a flexible schedule, full creative freedom, and earning more money than as an employee. Who would not want this? Before jumping into an…