Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

im thinking of maybe running a beauty salon from home once ive completed a course in Holistic Beauty Therapy. Im just wondering what kind of money would it cost to run. i understand that i will have to save up alot to get it set up intitially which is fine. Im just wondering more about when im running the salon how much will it cost me to do that? like advertising etc? and will i make enough money to cover that do you think? any help would be appreciated . Thanks

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It's difficult to give you a figure. It depends on how often you're going to advertise and where. For example, we used to run a quarter page ad monthly in a regional magazine that cost us £150 per issue. In your line of business, word of mouth is the best form of advertising so ask you clients for the names of 3 people they know who'd be interested in what you offer. Possibly add the incentive of a small gift - it could be a sample from some of your suppliers.

You'll also need insurance - public liability and professional indemnity.

Make sure that you don't break any planning laws by setting up your business at home. You'll also have to comply with Health and Safety legislation and Disabled Access rules.

You should make enough money to cover your costs and leave a bit over, provided you have a steady stream of customers.

Good luck!

I want to be a makeup artist??!!?

so i want to be a proffesional makeup artist, and i dont want to attend a university collge. but i know you can just go to a beuty college and stuff, and hae to be licensed where i am;Texas..but anywaysi want to become one, anyone know the requirements,what its like, and places i could get hired at once i finish all of my training?

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Depending on the nature of the job, make-up artists work alone, as assistants to a more senior colleague or as part of a make-up design team.

Typical work activities include:

communicating with clients to clarify visual requirements;
production study: reading scripts to ascertain the materials and the look required, budget implications and identifying areas where research is required;
producing and sketching design ideas for hairstyles and make-up;
ensuring continuity in hair and make-up and liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent;
demonstrating and implementing a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin;
ensuring that appropriate action is taken to minimise unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques;
taking detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of work;
maintaining awareness of health and safety issues and legislation;
casting facial and body moulds and sculpting latex foam - known as prosthetics;
fitting and maintaining wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics;
hairdressing;
maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of available make-up and beauty products;
sourcing, budgeting and ordering materials and equipment from specialist suppliers;
time management - knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up;
working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions.

I know this is a lot, but if you are set on being a make-up artist then I say go for it! :)