Just graduated from cosmetology school and ready to jumpstart your beauty career? Congratulations! Now that you’ve completed your training, it’s time to put everything you’ve learned into action – but the first steps in your professional journey can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here are six essential things to do to help you hit the ground running after graduation: 

1. Get Licensed

Before you can start your beauty career, make sure your cosmetology license and any necessary permits are in order. Each state has specific requirements, so confirm that everything is squared away!

2. Choose Your Beauty Career Path

Whether you want to start your own business, rent a booth, or join an established team, now is the time to plan your next move. Research your options for your future career and decide which path suits your goals best.

3. Create a Business Plan

Even if you’re just getting started after graduation, a clear business plan will help set you up for success. Outline your goals, services, and how you plan to attract & retain clients. 

4. Market Your Services

Marketing is key to growing your client base. Start building your personal brand on social media and explore marketing strategies that resonate with your target audience.

5. Stay Organized

Managing appointments, payments, and client communications can be overwhelming as you’re figuring out your path after graduating from cosmetology school. Stay on top of your work by creating systems and using platforms that streamline your daily tasks

6. Invest in the Right Tools

As your beauty career takes off, having the right tools can make all the difference. GlossGenius offers everything you need to manage bookings, payments, and marketing – all in one place. 

Bonus: as a recent cosmetology school graduate, you get an exclusive offer on GlossGenius when you download the guide. A gift from us as you get yourself settled into your new beauty career! 

Download The New Grad’s Salon & Spa Guide to Getting Started and start your beauty journey with confidence! Or ready to dive in? Get started today on GlossGenius for free.