Things You Should Know About Being an Esthetician | 2024 Becoming An Esthetician

I almost didn’t post this but recently I had a chat with an fellow esthetician that shared with me her struggles and frustration about why didn’t try facials after school and I just thought wow you’re not alone and I had just interviewed another esthetician that was expressing similar frustration and she has millions of followers so I thought how can I sit down and talk about these tough issues in a way that ensures that I’m always sharing with y’all real shit!

[@AyoB28]

I was talking to an old friend who’s also an esthetician and we talked about how slow this industry is and how it’s hard for us black/brown folks to get a job!!!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

This is an absolutely true statement. This industry is one of influx and definitely down returns and you have to be able to manage money very well and strategically put yourself in positions that sometimes are often uncomfortable.

[@cf0226]

Your speaking some serious truth on this video, its a hard lesson to learn once your graduate school. Suddenly, you have to become the practioner, web developer,business owner, ect..It can be a shock if your not prepared. University education or esthetician school, they dont teach how to run a business. Best advice my client gave to me is "Do what you love and money will always follow, follow money and there will never be enough". Ive been a massage therapist, HR professional and now enrolled in esthetician school, stay curious !

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg this message girl is everything I’m gonna share it on my Instagram thank you for this beautiful word.

[@neishadehya]

Finally Opening my own practice in 3 months which was supposed to happened 2 years ago but after my fiancé passed away the only strength I had was for myself and son, it took me a while to get back into what I love doing. Honestly, I felt what you said when you made it your only option because that’s exactly what I did I just know that this is where god wants me and glad to be! 2024 making it mine!! Btw Love this video ❤

[@Samelia]

Girl keep pushing. Pray god you doing it

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg Neisha thank you for sharing this beautiful message. I’m so glad you’ve been able to give yourself the time but also you’re still going because that’s what anyone that we’ve ever loved in life would want for us and I’m glad you are doing it I’m incredibly proud at your ability to still show up and get it friend! So glad to have met you on this Journey

[@marygreen6160]

I say that all the time "I invested too much for this not work”. I just opened my wax business in Texas and man it’s been hard but let me tell u something I think of everything to get my business out there and on top of it I relocated from NJ to TX with zero clientele. I’m going to bust my butt for my business idc. My advice is make yourself visible because social media isn’t always it.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Yes, you are absolutely right. I’ve invested too much in this for it to not work is the best mindset to go into something because it means that you are ultra committed to the outcome that you were trying to generate which is success right so that’s how I look at it anyways too Minds think alike

[@SpaSalesQueen]

Back in beauty school my teacher used to say waxing is your “bread and butter “ as in very reliable regular clients, not everyone wants to commit to laser / IPL and you can sell products which they need anyway to maximise your time , as in body scrub/ post waxing cream / ingrown hair spot treatment/spf for facial waxing / aloe vera etc etc once you get a good bikini wax you won’t want to go to new people all the time , lycon wax is fab , and men wax too , great business model , you’ll do great , clients get instant results and you can book them back in straight away as waxing is better when regular

[@ninadaesthe]

i felt you especially when you started talking about people wanting to become an esthetician but then complain about not getting clients etc. im still in school graduate in may i seen a post one day saying she regret becoming an esthie and i commented and told her like girl you have to put the work in unless you some sort of celeb or someone with some sort of social media presence then clients jsut not going to get handed to you you really have to dedicate your time to your business and believe

[@nikoglaz]

Congrats, you've almost made it!

[@shamesekibby3775]

You’re wonderful to post this. Transparency is key. Love you.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much love 💕

[@missshachis]

This video could not come at a more perfect time. Currently struggling while job searching and building my own business since the spas I’ve experienced so far has been so discouraging. Thank you for all the advice!

[@trueariesss]

Tell them to read 12 Months to a Million by Ryan Moran. It's a great book for any business. Teaches you about adding value, email marketing, cold marketing, and reaching out to influencers or industry influencers who can put your name out there. You can send them free gifts for them to review for their audience. Maybe add educational content to your audience, a weekly newsletter of spa specials, and info about the treatment or service. Every business is rough in the beginning if you are starting out with no audience.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Wow what great advice

[@TutsiJagger]

You scared me. I m just start esthetics school in my 52😁but I m optimistic still . Need be prepared like you say! I am

[@bcbymoon]

i start in january! im nervous but excited

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Don’t be scared I think it’s good to just have a realistic expectation of the process and what it takes to get clients! You will do amazing!!!!!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg that’s around the corner! Congratulations!

[@taylorgang5711]

So glad that you posted this! I know how hard you’re working to build Skin Is In and it’s not an easy road! Keep grinding and keep sharing your truth!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

My love

[@aubreyhubert6671]

This was so needed, this really felt like a big sister telling me what I need. Thank you for being real in a world where most estheticians sugar coat

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg girlllll I hope it helped and I’m here if you need anything 🤎

[@jesseniarivera7171]

Girl your message and vibrations are received loud and clear! THANK YOU for your transparency and guidance. Grateful to have stumbled across your page and excited to stick around 🙌🏼✨

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Oh my gosh I’m excited for you to stick around to this message just gave me so much joy. Thank you so much for this and for being a part of my community I’m wishing you all of this success this year.

[@monie2514]

This is why you should have more than one license therefore you're not limited to one I think when you have licenses such as manicuring electrolysis, cosmetology barbering Cosmetology it will always make up so you don't have to go through the struggle I like the idea in my state is a short license you go in get your license common sense you should go back and get your instructors license because you can lean on that working in a school. is public or private.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I couldn’t agree more with your take

[@kamilaperez621]

Thank you so much! I’m currently in school and graduate in March. Giving up my whole weekend to go to school and leave my family has been so hard. But I know it’ll be worth it, I need to make it worth it! Even though I graduate in March I do plan on purchasing some customized clothing with my brand on it just to focus on marketing my social media for esthetics. I also am looking into taking a social media management course for free. It honestly about doing what you can at the moment . Let’s make 2024 the year we brand ourselves 💜 Happy new year 🤍

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

OMG I JUST LOVE THIS! It’s exactly this, you’ve go to to do what you can with what you’ve got and sometimes we don’t realize how much that actually is! I’m so excited for you and all of us! Let’s get it friend! 🖤🫶🏾

[@prettyinpink84]

Thank you for sharing so generously. It’s really helpful to listen to you discuss all of these points. 😊 The position at Restore sounds like something I’d enjoy. I own a business now and work from home, and feel my emotional well-being would benefit from working outside my home. I can keep my business on the side, as it’s something that comes easily for me, it doesn’t require a lot of effort, so I feel I can manage it while working another position. 💗

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omggggggg thank you for this amazing comment i appreciate you sooooo much thank you thank you !!!!! I completely agree with having a job balance out the feeling of being at home all the time!

[@krissia4103]

Thank you for making this video. I’m really thinking about going to esthetician school and I really appreciate hearing a good realistic perspective on being an esthetician. I just subscribed!☺️I have so much I want to know and be aware of because I want so badly to go into this the right way if I have the blessing of going to school because you’re right, once you invest your time and effort.. there should be no option but to make it work.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I'm so happy this video could help you. I try to create content i would have needed when i started. I was looking for all the answers and I wanted someone to be real with me. I'm grateful you are here and im rooting for your success please keep me updated, im easier to reach on IG.

[@shadrachwilson5981]

Im 28 this year, and im finally going back to school for esthetics this year, and this video gave me so much perspective and honestly further kindled my desire to pursue it whole heartedly, despite your warnings at the end😅

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Congratulations I’m going back to school. I know that it was definitely a huge life-changing experience for myself and I’m glad this video was able to give you perspective and an honest point of view it’s truly just my opinion and you can take that for what it is, but I am wishing you all the best, and all the success out here on your journey.

[@Sheisyoung]

This was such a good video and girl I feel you when you said you felt like it was just school….and then graduation. I just graduated from massage school and girl same the struggle was real for sure.😅 But so worth it

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You got this! Don’t ever doubt that!

[@sophiamurillo9370]

It's real! We lack honest content/conversations. Thank you for making this.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I appreciate this feedback so much thank you

[@HouseOfMelaninEstheticss]

Thank you thank thank you!!! We all needed this ❤❤❤❤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Awww friend! 🖤🥹

[@maythealderete4169]

THANK YOU!!! This came at the perfect time, I'm enrolling into school soon and will definitely be applying to the scholarships!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I’m glad this is helpful thank you for watching and commenting

[@NatSaysQui]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing all this.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You are so welcome!

[@sabrinajohnson-broughton9300]

thank you for sharing I needed to here that

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You are so welcome, I’m glad it could help!

[@LIVNNACPT]

This WAS very motivating

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I’m glad it could help friend

[@nykolevaladez6391]

Just came across your channel and this was meant to be.🤝 love the rawness in this video.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much for watching it for being here. I appreciate you so much!

[@feliciaQ6859]

THIS IS MOTIVATION and you keeping it real..I LOVE your content and Thank you ❤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this message. It is so motivating for myself. You have no idea how much I appreciate you being here and listening.

[@bigfranco]

This was much needed ❤ thank you 🙏🏽

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here friend! You got this!

[@klubojaliebajalieba6422]

Yes everything you felt is where I was school was so dramatic I didn’t want to go to graduation. I’m glad I’m done

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg this is exactly how it feels but YESSSSSS YOU DID IT AND YOURE DONE NOW YOU CAN GET TO THE REAL STUFF

[@Samelia]

Girl 30mins away from the house Wow… That would have been tough for me with a kid. Job hunting at chain or larger business is great 👍🏽 Great video girly

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I’m wishing you all the best. Please let me know if you need any help.

[@lunaluxaz]

You did perfect telling the truth!!! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Happy to do it hope it helps. Thank you for watching and thank you for all of your comments and recent engagement on my content. I really appreciate it especially when people take the time out to watch all of my videos and also leave me thoughtful messages like the ones you have left me I really appreciate it.

[@m.augustin323]

Thank you. So authentic amd helpful

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg thank you so much as well! 🤎

[@DreamDesireLove]

Love your videos. I am a newly licensed Esti and I am starting my first job this Saturday. I’m soooo nervous but watching your videos helped me with my confidence. Btw, your energy and motivation is real. I wish we could be friends in real life 🫶🏽❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg first of all CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so excited for you I know there’s a lot that I fun things to experience in this field and I’m wishing you all the success in this new year! 🫶🏾🖤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You got this. And if you have questions please reach out! Congratulations on your new job!

[@latoniarobertson4026]

I can relate to what you are saying, I am in school now and I am having a difficult time as a mature woman. I'm the oldest in my class and feel so out of place from my classmates.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Keep going, you can do this. I completely understand, but it’s only temporary and it’s gonna lead to bigger and better things!

[@Blendedbeauty98]

I feel like I saw this post at the perfect time Omg! Literally on a journey right now of seeking a full time esthetician job (I’ve been a part time mua for 7 years now while working healthcare full time) and I’m ready to do what I love which is skincare and makeup full time & I have a restore here in my city and never realized how many services they offer! So I will def be applying soon . When I send in my resume do u suggest sending a few references as well ?

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

The more references the better for sure! I’m so excited that our path of cross and I’m wishing you all the luck and finding a job keep going don’t give up

[@Kay_dot]

Wow to come across a video and you feel like your having girl talk in person, girl hats off to you ! Thank you for the informative advice

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg thank you so much!

[@tamarascott8541]

Omg right!! I appreciate it so much!!❤

[@briamonyae1396]

So happy I found you !

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I’m so happy that I can help 🙌🏾💓

[@victoriavolpe6775]

I start classes tomorrow. I’m so nervous yet excited. 😅 Taking in all the advice I can get. Thank you for your videos!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg I’m so excited for you! Let me know how day one goes! 🖤🫶🏾

[@jackiemiller9422]

Thanks for sharing. This was very helpful!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you for watching and sharing

[@mikeanderson9613]

Im glad i came across your video. I went to school for massage therapy back in 2011 and im considering. Going back to become has a esthetician but i do not know how i will do

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much for watching I’m wishing you the most success on your journey

[@KayTheeAquarius]

I’ve always wanted to do cosmetology in some sort and I’ve been forcing myself to do the traditional college route, and I hate it. I’m gonna start a esti course in September. I’m 25 and I’m so scared to take this leap of faith.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You should check out my new video and some of the others videos I’ve made about my journey as I’ve faced many of these same emotions and experiences! I hope they help you! Wishing you all the best!

[@KayTheeAquarius]

@@ChandaliTheEsthetician Thank you much, you’ve definitely got yourself a new subbie

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

@KayTheeAquarius omg 🤍🤍🤍 thank you for being here

[@kristin2585]

Hey im new here I'm mentally emotionally and physically preparing myself for esthetic school now I'm not new to cosmetology I have been there done that and want to go in a different direction with this I'm here for the real deal .

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Omg I’m excited for you! Wishing you all the luck! When do you start school?

[@kristin2585]

@ChandaliTheEsthetician i start in January i final choose a school that fits me

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

@kristin2585 omgggggggg yayyyyyyy congratulations!!!!!

[@victoriasempire]

thank you for this video!!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Of course I’m so glad it’s helpful

[@raevenlifestyle]

Talk your ish girl 👏🏾👏🏾

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Real recognize real 🤎✨

[@KatherineMartelinnet]

Your amazing girl ❤❤❤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you, beautiful 😻

[@HeritageGlow]

I am an older than my classmate too. This is my transition phase and yes there test after test.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Yes this is exactly how it feels

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you for watching

[@LIVNNACPT]

THANK YOU!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

You're welcome!

[@EvilIconTeddyBear]

Lowkey dislike coming across the “why I quite being a esthetician” videos on TikTok or KZbin as someone who is a student currently going into my 3rd month right now it’s discouraging and they’re normally only saying they been in the industry for 2-3 years which is short then they say they didn’t learn much but I also feel as though that it depends on the school sometimes and they forget the beauty industry is constantly evolving I’m currently under scholarship but did notice the brand that my school uses in the industry isn’t really popular in the long run so I’m also looking into other brands and I do like Circadia and IMAGE and my teacher that I have thank god is very real and honest with us when we ask questions and different things we need and should know in the real world

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate this perspective and I completely agree with a lot of what you’re saying and it means a lot that you listen to my video as well. Thank you so much for being a part of my community. I definitely value you.

[@Yummieyah]

We Love you so muchhh

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I love y’all

[@oliviawest9374]

Love this thank you! New subie here!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thanks for subbing!

[@amylevaomana6029]

You a real one ty!

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much for listening. I appreciate you.

[@dorinatravis]

Any advice on 35 have a 14 year old boy and at the moment I’m substituting as a special ed assist any tips I’d appreciate it

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I guess I don’t know what advice you’re looking for except for the fact that you should never give up on your goals you should always keep going and there’s no time like the present. There’s no deadline. Trust your intuition keep going you’ve got this don’t second-guess yourself.

[@BCleanBeautyLLC]

girl you are amazing & such a gem to the esthetics industry 😭🥹❤️ ! thank you so much for this video , it was truly needed. you are so real & raw & i love that ! this is such a great video !! you have an amazing year as well ! 🤗❤️

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you being here❤️‍🩹💓

[@shaygray6509]

What are you doing for health insurance?

[@LIVNNACPT]

“I need to be giving stressed out and depressed” 😂

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Girlllll I’m saying lmao

[@inquisitiveOne111]

What wig are you wearing in the thumbnail? The black one.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Hahaha not you asking about the hair lol um it’s this unit….www.wigtypes.com/outre-synthetic-melted-hairline-lace-front-wig-kamiyah.html

[@inquisitiveOne111]

Thank you!!❤️

[@elmerbacolodmargateenoy9207]

Hello my friend full support your channel from Philippines

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Oh my gosh hello this makes me so happy. Thank you so so much for watching my video all the way from the Philippines. I absolutely love it there. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit once in my life and I got to spend about a month there and it was amazing.

[@cleverchaleigh]

I wanted to ask if you I need an Esthetician certificate as a Special Effect Make-Up Artist?

[@safiyyahcummings]

❤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

🖤

[@dorinatravis]

I’m going to enroll in summer in in California but I’m a little nervous because I’m 35 everyone there in sure is young

[@Lolaa_444]

one of my classmates was a 42yo wife and mom! She was at the top our our class. I’m 31, one of my school besties is 35. Don’t let age discourage you, good luck! ❤

[@noirefit5954]

Babe you’re young as well.

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Don’t let it stop you take everyone else’s advice. They are correct you can do this!

[@SpaSalesQueen]

That’s your magic ! Ladies who can afford regular treatments at the Medi spa want facials from mature women , so you understand their anti aging struggles, women used to roll their eyes at me , all young , dolled up and just out of beauty school , you’ll have instant credibility with a high paying market 🎉

[@dorinatravis]

@@Lolaa_444 tysm🥹

[@bilingualbrat8666]

immediately subscribed. im not even interested in being an esthetician

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

THISSSSSSSSSSS THANK YOU

[@Sabrielaaa888]

You're very beautiful 💜💜💜💜♥️💖🩷💛❤️🎀

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

Thank you

[@foreverpeace5951]

You said $17.00 was amazing?

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

I did because I got paid that hourly rate and plus commission and it was a medspa so I took home about 2k extra a check plus hourly which was amazing because the work was fairly easy and I learned a lot. I live in Kansas so that really good. Did you have a question?

[@Jae.Bae.Beeeee]

Thank you for this message babe…I needed to hear this-real bad. I love a give it to me straight with no chaser kinda message. 🫶🏾

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

No thank you for your message. This is confirmation that I’m doing what I should be doing and it’s helping others and that makes me happy so thank you.

[@Iamchristaelaine]

❤

[@ChandaliTheEsthetician]

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