Start a Barbering/Beauty Business
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Kaitlyn Diaz
Skyline Cosmetology Alumni
Kaitlyn graduated from the Skyline cosmetology program in 2020 and has been working through her Assistantship program at Salon Essence. Kaitlyn advises on how to build clientele, professional social media, and post graduation pathways.
Allana Smilovitsky
Owner, BeautyCo, San Bruno
Allana has been in the beauty industry for 20+ years, from working on sets to salons, and now owns a salon and beauty supply business. Allana advises on contracts, rental agreements, industry rules and regulations, building a business and legal business entities.
Leah McGlauchlin
Director, Bay Area Entrepreneur Center
Leah has worked for over two decades in workforce development, leadership development and entrepreneurship training. Leah advises on business planning, developing your unique services and business, client management and financial planning.
Eliana Chan
Owner, No Filter Advanced Esthetics
Elaina jumped into the deep end shortly after graduating from the Skyline Esthetics program and opened a spa in San Mateo with her partner, Joana Lerch. She is passionate about helping other students start their own businesses. Eliana advises on lash businesses, launching a full service spa, rental agreements, and marketing.
Explore our resources to help you start your business
Check out our videos on:
- Exploring the path from school to business ownership,
- Building your clientele,
- Start up costs,
- Building your brand,
- How to price services
- and more!
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Grow Professionally
Learn about assistantship roles and working as an employee at corporate or small businesses
Pathway Explainers
Start Up Check Lists
Use these check lists to explore whether you are ready to launch a business and to plan the basics of a beauty or barber business.
Check Lists
Entrepreneur Stories
Get inspired by stories of how others went from school to business ownership.
Explore Stories
Where to Open a Business
Explore the various costs and options from renting a chair to small suites to home based businesses.
Renting and Costs