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I had to choose between a big spa and my own tiny studio
After my license, a fancy spa in the city offered me a spot, but the pay was mostly tips and they wanted me to push their brand. I opened my own 300 square foot studio in my hometown instead, using my own savings. It was slow for the first six months, but now I set my own hours and pick every product myself. Has anyone else gone solo and felt that initial panic was worth it?
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the_cole6mo ago
Wait, is the pay at those fancy spots really mostly tips? I thought they had a higher base rate to match the high service prices. That's wild if they're paying you like a restaurant server. Your own studio sounds way better even if the start was scary.
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sageross6mo ago
Set your own hours and pick every product yourself" is the dream. I used to think the big name places were the only way to go, but hearing your story really changed my mind. That initial panic sounds totally worth it.
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masongreen6mo ago
Totally get that shift in thinking. Honestly just started with one small thing I loved, and the rest sort of built from there. The freedom really does make the early stress fade fast.
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