| Q. |
Is there an apprenticeship
involved before opening on my own?
Once you are licensed there is no apprenticeship
requirement. |
| Q. |
What are my options
for starting my own business?
You may elect to do one of the following:
| • |
Open a professional office
for yourself, advertise and hire help.
The monetary rewards are excellent,
depending on your creativity and how
hard you work. |
| • |
Open a home-based office
and work either on a full or part-time
basis. This can be extremely profitable
because expenses are low. |
| • |
Elect to work for someone
else who is already established. This
is a fine way to gain experience without
making a monetary investment. |
| • |
Work in a Day Spa as an independent
contractor. |
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Q. |

How much can I earn?
Depending on your location and other significant
factors fees do vary. Electrologists fees
are anywhere from $55.00 per hour to $120.00
per hour. Most electrologists are happy to
quote you fees when asked.
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| Q. |
Do I need a lot of capital to start?
No. That is what makes this business so appealing.
Complete equipment cost is approximately $5,000.00.
Rental space is generally priced in square
footage, approximately between 250-300 square
feet are required. |
| Q. |
What is the failure rate for passing
a State exam?
Our Institute has a 98% passing rate in all
state written exams and a 90% passing rate
in clinical exams.
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| Q. |
Do I have to attend school every
day?
No. There is flexibility within reason. You
must attend when certain subjects are given.
The Clinical portion has greater flexibility.
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| Q. |
Do I have to wait for a semester
to begin before I can enroll?
No. We take new students monthly depending
on availability.
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| Q. |
Is Electrolysis a safe procedure?
Yes. Since 1875 electrolysis has been the
only permanent method of hair removal. It
has passed the best test of all….the
test of time. |