Archive for April, 2010

How expensive is the laser hair removal procedure?

I'm curious as to the price of the laser hair removal process specifically in California, around the central valley, but even if you're not from here how much is it in your area? If you've had it done, is it embarrasing, what was it like?

Can A person survive on the fluctuation of commision and tips as a Cosmotologist and a Esthetician combined?

Hello Everyone. I am a 43 single still woman with two dogs who has tried it all pretty much.. in ways of work. I even attempted to go to College twice with no much luck. I had given Paralegal a wurl too. I am since a little girl a very creative artistic person. My Ultimate extreme goal is to become either a best selling author or.. a painter. I knew this since I was about 10 .. however had no help or support from family. I was an A student and could have gotten scholarships in the arts. Now.. at 43.. I am stuck at a dead end job, working because of gas prices and barely...making ends just meet, with no extra spending money for even clothes. I want to better myself. The media that I hear constantly keeps encouragin nursing. I have a good friend who is a RN and super stressed out over her career. I also read the blogs on all nuses .com and many sadly go into this feel for the security and money and admit to that on the blog. Many are complaining of burn out and injuries. I am not a good person with the elderly and I am not all that compassionate to be honest. I am passionate about art and dogs/animals. I decided.. or.. so.. I thought... to go to an Aveda School for cosmetology that will take me 11 months to complete then go for esthetician which will be an extra 4-5 months. I would then be qualified to do it all.. Hair, nails and skin care. I am just worried that although this would be creative and artistic.. that it would require me to compete with the younger gals who dress trendy and I never have. I also am worried about finances. Although .. they both bring in tips you must get and maintain clients and then eventually you will get a comission of 30-45 percent. I called a Aveda salon and owner said one gal is making 50 grand but.. this must fluctuate with the commisions and tips. I suppose.. I am not use to living on a flexible fluctuating pay scale. I may be able to eventually down the line maintain a liscense to work out of my home to do it that way too.. Aveda for those who are unfamiliar is a Hollistic organic botanicals uses to formualte their product line. I was worried also about aging in that field. Mabe.. I am worrying for nothing or too much. I also.. plan to for sure.. go there after.. to a county college for 8 months to get a certificate in floral design. The woman who teaches the class gets in leads there too. But.. I must do the later first . Cosmetology offers flexibility and you can pencil yourself in. I can then .. do both creative fields. This will enable me to leave my jobs behind when I leave them.. and concentrate on some writing coorespondence school that I plan to take.. and any other on line or off writing and art classes. Now.. that I said all that.. LOL .. I think.. I may be okay. Hey.. if I break into the writing or art area that is my childhood life long dream.. then all else can go away.. if the money follows. By the way.. all above is me and what I love to do. I want to be able to pay the rent, all my bills and car expenses and feed the dogs. I also.. want to not have to worry so.. much and often about money as I have my whole life been very very poor. I dont remeber the last time I bought undies or clothes. If I do.. I go to good will. I also want to be able to have a clear head to pursue my dreams later on. I heard the cosmetology boards are hard to pass. Not sure though. I also love flowers and colors of all sorts. I am not a glamour girl by far. But.. I can learn to dress nice. I never had the money to do so.. or incentive. Any encourgement will be appreciated. Thank You All. Ohh and I just stretched a ligament in my hip and have to have physical therapy before work. Am on light duty. And bag groceries for now. How sad!

Can an employer legally require a GLBT employee to?

In CA, can my employer require a transgendered, but not transitioning F to M to wear makeup?
Boss is thinking of hiring a esthetician to do the staff's colors and create makeup pallette for empoyees an idea from a current management seminar to create uniformity- we are medical staff, nurses, cleaning, medical support, techinical and reception- and one of us is female apearing but gender identified male. Is it legal to require this employee to wear makeup- or for that matter, require any employee to wear specific styles and colors of makeup against their will.

Im thinking about becoming an esthetician. But…?

I was hoping that someone in the field or knows much about the field can give me some inside information. Like how is the money? Are you able to find a job fast? Is the pay only based on comission, hourly, or salary? Id really apprectiate whatever info you can give... Im really exctited but nervous cause i want something that can be a career not just another let down
Thanks!!!

What training should i get after receiving a cosmetology licesence?

Im going to be attending cosmetology school, and i wanted to know, after i get my license, what training should i get so that i can be a better stylist and work for a really good (high-end) salon.

I have a hair question?

I am currently training to become an Esthetician. For those of you do don't know what this is, Estheticians are the people who work at spas and perform facials, waxing, and makeup applications.

I currently have platinum blonde hair. What I am wondering is if you guys think I might have a hard time finding a job or getting clients because of my hair color. I don't want people thinking less of me because of it. I think it's crazy that people would think less of me because of it, but I just wanted to get your opinions on this. Any answers will be appreciated. Thanks everyone!

Is it weird for a 14 year old girl to go to an aesthetician?

my mom is making me go for my moderate acne
and i dont know really anything about "aestheticians"
but isnt that a spoiled brat thing to do....? i thought its for old ppl lol

Does micro dermabrasion work for stretch marks?

What's the difference between dermabrasion and micro dermabrasion? Does it work for stretck marks? Will they be elliminated COMPLETELY?

I'm thinking about seeing a proffessional for the few stretch marks I have on my hips...

Thanks
What are some other proffessional techniques of removing stretch marks? I don't want any creams or lotions.. thanks

want to be an esthetician because I Love skin care but don't want to wax?

I would love to be a licensed esthetician but I am not interested in waxing AT ALL. Is that possible?

How much is the average pay for a esthetician ?

I live in Orange county and am going to school to become a esthetician