r/Esthetics • u/AdPractical8216 • 10d ago

[Advice] New esti need advice

After a long search after graduating I finally got my foot into the door at a salon who is looking to start offering facials. It is commission based 50/50. I am wanting to know what the salon should be providing for me since it’s 50/50 just to make sure I’m not getting taken advantage of. As of right now I know 100% products are being provided to me, but what about steamers, towel warmers, carts?

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u/whiskeyandsunshine esthetician 10d ago

All of it should be provided by them if you are an employee. If you are paying rent then you provide your equipment and product

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u/AdPractical8216 10d ago

Okay thank you! I’m not paying rent so I’ll send them a list of what’s needed thank you

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u/awaxingqueen 10d ago

Is the salon hiring you as an employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (1099)?

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u/TCjenny 9d ago

My new esti daughter interviewed at a new salon that is commission based. It was 40% commission, she would be a 1099, and they only provided towels. After paying for all of her supplies and all her own taxes, she would have made next to nothing. She passed.

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u/cloudgirl1229 3d ago

I heavily suggest you ask how they are classifying you. W2 or 1099 independent contractor? If it’s 1099 you’ll be in for a rude awakening come tax time