Newly qualified - any advice?

[Mobilemeeeee]

Hi, I've just qualified as a hairdresser and am hoping to become a mobile hairdresser. Any advice at all from anyone welcome.

I'm particular interested in help in setting up, taxes etc, advertising, pricing, products.

Although I am qualified, I don't yet feel very confident due to lack of experience so am planning on keeping my prices low until I am...is this the best way do you think?

Thanks!

 

[ABDiva]

Im not a hair dresser but didn't want to read and run.
I have a beauty salon , I started 10 years ago mobile and have just opened my salon 6 weeks ago.
The only advice I can give you is "just do" and get all the practice you can - but make sure you always get paid even if your doing a few specials to start.

Nothing builds confidence like stepping out your comfort zone and just doing it- believe in your self . Your the expert in your trade.

And nothing gives you more of a boost that your first Full paying client.

One more thing is id say research , watch you tube , use this forum . Its amazing how clients can just blast questions at you rapidly - so its important to be able to answer best you can , this will set you apart and build trust . hope this helps

ps . set prices at the rate of your area and keep them at the higher end -this way if you do discounts youll not be out of pocket

 

[Mobilemeeeee]

Thank you so much for your reply. Some really good thoughts there, given me stuff to think about.x

 

[Wallissimo]

Hi I’m in the exact same boat, due to finish my level 3 next year and really want to work for myself. I’m very interested in following your journey. Good luck xx