Every true Beauty Professional in the beauty industry (in the United States at least) should be Licensed.
If you are Licensed now, raise your hand. My hand is up, is yours? I am Licensed in not one, but two states.
We get a lot of questions here, but the most frustrating
one is will our certificate be a substitute for a real License. No. No it will
not. Then we often hear a lot of
whining. But why do I need a License if
I only want to perform (brow threading, makeup application, microblading,
etc.)?
Basically, not getting your License means you probably
are not committed. Or you are simply
lazy. Yes, this is harsh, but it is also
true. Why should you "waste your
time" getting Licensed? All of us
who have a License and took the legal way to practicing our craft want to smack
you. Hard.
The world is full of imitators, pretenders. Those looking
for the path of least resistance and the easiest way. Real Professionals never take the easy
way. They are never looking to cut
corners. They are always ready to learn
more, invest more and become the best at what they do.
What is happening in the world of eyebrows right now is
that a lot of newer services don't currently fall under most states' laws and
regulations, like microblading for example.
But guess what? When I recently
talked to the State Board of Cosmetology Inspector (my studio was being
inspected, because it's Licensed) he told me microblading will soon fall under
the governing Laws.
So what does that mean?
That means that all those unlicensed microbladers in Pennsylvania, that
spent thousands on trendy training, will need to go to school and actually get
Licensed. Then they will need to work in
Licensed Salons. That is, if they were
willing to stick it out and build an actual clientele. Most people who don't want to bother with a
License also don't want to bother with the work needed to build a book filled
with loyal clients. They usually move on
to the next quick trend they can "learn".
Then there is the cost.
Yes, I get it. School costs
money. So what do you do? Well here are a few ideas:
- Save up and take the shortest program. Only want to do facials? No need to get the
full Cosmetology License. Start with an
Esthetician License.
- Work in a salon that will help you pay for your tuition.
Many salon owners will help you get through school if you are willing to commit
to working for them once you graduate.
Do your research and ask around.
- Look for scholarships.
Go to your local beauty academy and ask if there are any non-loan
financial assistance programs that could help you out. The beauty store chain Sally Beauty also
offers scholarships. Didn't know that
did you? Google is your friend.
- Go to school part time to have an extended time to pay it
off. I worked while going to school two
days a week. It took me a lot longer to
finish, but was able to pay cash as I went.
- Depending on your income level, you may qualify for
grants, if the beauty school you choose is accredited.
Having a License also gives you credibility with customers.
The License tells the world
that you are a Professional, and have passed a rigorous exam to earn that
License. It also tells the client that
someone is looking out for them. All
salons in the U.S. must be able to present an employee's License if the
customer asks to see it, and savvy clients today may ask more than ever
before. Don't have one? Out the door they go.
Now, just because you have a License does not mean you
are done studying. That is why we
developed our eyebrow design course, body waxing class and esthetician marketing training. These are for Beauty
Pros who want to continue to learn at an affordable cost. Our classes were never meant as an
alternative to skip steps, but are here to help you help yourself.
So do you really need a License? We think so, and can only hope that you do
to.
Have questions about Licensing in your State? Contact your State's Board Of Cosmetology,
they will answer every one of your questions.
Just Google them :-)
