No matter when cosmetologists sought training, whether directly from high school or after the completion of a four year college, they developed an interest in hair and personal image at an early age. Other findings reveal that cosmetologists are highly motivated by creativity, flexibility, and the opportunity to work with people. Cosmetologists derive great satisfaction in making customers look and feel good.
(Myths about Cosmetology and Barbering).
Because Candy was perusing a degree in business, I thought she might have wanted her own salon, but she squashed my assumptions by explaining the downside of owning a salon. She told me of how salon owners sign a mortgage for the place for a certain amount of years. Along with this, she explained the perils of how not that much money is made when owning the salon. The owner pays for all utilities but is paid a booth rental by individual licensed stylists. People quit or move on to other salons, this aids to the loss of money for the owner. "The only way you can make good money as a owner is if you have good clientele already.