Completing beauty school is a great accomplishment. There are great opportunities for a newly certified cosmetologists.
Finding that first big gig depends on the dedication you put into self-marketing skills… and how smart you are while looking.
Word of Mouth
One of the oldest forms of marketing is word of mouth. Talking to family & friends could potentially bring about an employer hearing about your skills. Let the world know your capabilities by marketing your styles via social media such as Facebook and Instagram.
Self-Marketing
It’s important to invest in business cards, flyers, etc. You can easily create your own business cards on your own computer. Or you can visit websites whom specialize in business cards. Some only charge $10.00 for printing, publishing, and shipping.
Visiting local hair salons and giving them your business card gives the owner/manager a sense of your professionalism.
Increase Your Skills
If you specialize in just hair only, taking additional courses gives you more options.
Taking courses such as Esthetics can open more doors into the beauty industry.
Entrepreneurship
Creation of your own Salon may take some time to implement and plan. But this can bring about lots of great potential to earn a great income.
Attending a school gives you credible resources on how to own and operate your business.