Five Career Paths After Beauty School

I love going to beauty schools and teaching students more about the industry, being a business owner, and life behind the chair.  I’m always shocked when I ask the students what they are going to do when they graduate 🎓and they have NO CLUE 🤷🏼‍♀️what they will do once licensed.  


So here is a shortcut roadmap to help you discover your next step as a professional 


5 ideas to use your license 


  1. Behind the chair Artist 

  2. On location Artist

  3. Session Artist 

  4. Counter Makeup Artist 

  5. Sales Rep 


  1. Behind the chair- this is a great option for those who are wanting to increase their skill, knowledge, and practice their craft typically five days a week.  Build a clientele and make typically a fair commission on your services.  You’ll have the support and a team that usually becomes family. 

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  1. On location- this is a great option if you like traveling.  It’s most common and successful for bridal artists.  Your weekends will be mostly booked.  You will need to market yourself though and spread the word about your business to gain business.  You can also partner with APPS such as glam squad or Lisa App (WARNING: they will take a large portion of your pay). 

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  1. Session Artist- this is a great option for those who are not interested in cuts, colors or selling products.  You will typically sign on with agencies to get jobs booked.  Usually you will need to find your own work too.  This can pay very well once you establish a reputation and portfolio.  A work day maybe long on set.  Many times you will be creating someone else’s vision so it may not always be creatively fulfilling. 


  1. Makeup Counter Sales- this is a great option if you LOVE makeup, enjoy talking about it, and working with people.  typically your hired by a manufacturer line.  You do not need to be licensed however it adds more credentials to your name and work.  Often times your receive the newest products and discounts on purchases.  Weekends are a must! 


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  1. Sales rep- if you love talking about products and showing other stylist how to use it successfully.  You will need to establish great relationships with salons and staff to make an impact.  Typically hours are during the day and during the week.