Thread: Question about working at at cosmetic counter

I decided to take the job at the spa. I turned down the third interview with Estee Lauder. I gave away free chair massages at the open house and got a bunch of bookings off that. I also got good tips as well. The sales rep for Lucrece really loved me. She said I am going to do well there. I realized this is what I am truly meant to do. I know it will be tough but I also have help with my fiance. I wouldn't have been able to work both jobs...

I guess sometimes working at cosmetic counters, Walgreens and some such are the prerequisite to becoming a great Esthetician!

Get a contract in writing from the spa. Talk is cheap and they count on you being there for the possibilities that are available. Higher commission or not, 40 - 50% of nothing is still zero. If you are required to be at the job for certain hours of the day they need to pay you at least minimum wage to stay there. I would recommend an hourly wage until you build up your clientele, otherwise it is not a true job. At least in the department store...

I worked the local Estee Lauder counter for about 6 months, then became a "PA" (promotional assistant). Their training is phenomenal. And, I can tell you that when you do start working as a full-fledged esthetician, your clients will be very impressed that you had that training. It's all about your market and your clients.......and what impresses THEM. I sold Mary Kay when my boys were very young and took advantage of...

working the cosmetics counter at a department store usually means that you will have sales quotas that you will have to maintain. before I became an esthetician, my mother was a devotee of clairins (from Nordstroms). the sales rep would call my mom regularly to tell her of new products, GWP, check on product levels, etc. I'm sure that she was able to raise her family quite handsomely on commissions made on my mother alone! but now my mom...

Where did you attend school? So did you take seperate hours from your esthetics license? Thanks christy girly82 wrote: Thanks so much for the advice and positive feedback!!I am still learning my way around this board. Yes, I am licensed as a massage therapist and esthetician. I got lucky because I was taught massage while in Esty school. Since, the new laws changed, you must be certified in Indiana. I got grandfathered in. Also, my fiance...

Great job with the massage; we're all rooting for you!!!!! Please keep us updated!

It sounds like you are off to a great start! So exciting. I wish you the best of luck.

I've always wanted to work at a cosmetics counter myself. I have only been licensed since June of this year, though I entered school for the Esthetics course in May 2007. I became stagnant for awhile after going to state boards in WA state June of 2008. ANYHOW back to the topic, I've always been passionate about skincare, and the cosmetics line Clarins really made a difference in my skin and so I was recommending it to people on...