The Busy Life of a Beauty Salon Owner: Behind the Glamour
Owning a beauty salon might seem like a glamorous job filled with endless beauty treatments, access to luxurious products and the latest beauty trends. However, behind the scenes it’s a whirlwind of responsibilities, spinning plates and doing it all whilst trying to keep up with the demands of everyday life.
Let’s dive into the daily life of a beauty salon owner and explore what makes it such a demanding yet incredibly rewarding profession.
Early Starts and Late Finishes
There is no doubt about the fact that our days are long. Early mornings are spent preparing the salon for the day’s appointments. This includes making sure that the space is clean, fully stocked and inviting, ready to welcome the day’s clients. Late nights often involve admin work, planning marketing and accommodating last minute appointment requests.
Wearing All of the Hats
Salon owners and rarely just that, we are the HR manager, marketing director, cleaner, accountant and all whilst being a beauty therapist first and foremost. Each role requires a different skill set and a lot of multitasking. One moment it’s finishing a beautiful lash set, then the next it’s dealing with a social media campaign or negotiating with suppliers.
Client Relations
Clients are the heart of a beauty salon, making them look and feel their best is why we started in the first place. Remembering personal preferences and life events isn’t just a part of the job, it’s about taking a genuine interest in their lives. Seeing clients regularly can feel just like catching up with old friends.
Keeping on Trend
The beauty industry is always evolving, with new trends and techniques emerging daily. It’s important to keep up to date with new treatments meaning continuous training and growth.
Juggling Life and Beauty
The key word here being ‘juggling’ and it doesn’t always go to plan. Some days are business focused and other are family oriented. Figuring out the balance is a journey and navigating it can be a struggle, but we muddle through.
What Makes It All Worth It
Despite the busy and often stressful nature of the job, being a beauty salon owner has its rewards. Seeing clients leave happy and confident is a feeling unlike any other and witnessing growth and community support is heart warming.
The life of a beauty salon owner is far from easy. It’s a constant juggle of responsibilities, requiring dedication, hard work, and a love for the job. But in the few months I’ve been a part of the beauty salon owner’s club, I can say that I am enjoying every step of the journey!
- Abigail