Are you looking for a business that can ultimately be very lucrative, basically recession-proof, makes other people feel good and is extremely personally rewarding? Discover why working from your own home can be perfect for you! You've come to the right place if you answered yes to even a few of those questions.

The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences conducted a Job Demand Survey in 2003. The survey indicated that total average income for salon owners was $53,150 in 2002. This includes tips. This is the average which means that you can earn much more depending on the where and how of the business.

1. Designing hot hairstyles making people look and feel their best is amazingly rewarding.

2. You can choose the hours that best fit your life style.

3. You get to choose which clients you want and who your target market is.

4. You control your prices and your raises. Who wouldn't want that?

5. You also decide what kind of a salon you want and which services you want to offer.

6. You get to choose your own equipment and salon decor. What fun!

7. Under the proper legal structuring, you can enjoy the many tax breaks the IRS allows. There are plenty, believe me!

The first thing to consider is licensing. Some cities and states may be subject to local authorities. (health, zoning, business license for state or city) Check to make sure what the tax laws are and state codes for owning a salon in your home. Most states allow it with approval and inspection. A separate entrance from the street and a separate bathroom are common requirements. You will need signage too.

A license is required to operate a spa or a salon. You can own one but the person in charge of operating the spa or salon must have a license from that particular state board. For more information about licensing information in each state you can visit the following sites

http://www.beautytech.com/st_boards.htm

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/faq/state_req.php

If you want to be a trained cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or make-up artist then you have to enroll in a beauty school. There lots of beauty schools out there so how do you select one. The decision is of course basically yours but do a lot of research and then select the one that you feel will satisfy you.

You can also ask schools for student