How to Scale a Beauty Business in 2026 | Everything I Learned in 16 Years (What Actually Worked!)

If you’re a makeup artist, beauty entrepreneur, or salon owner looking to scale your beauty business in 2026, this video is for you.

After 16 years in the beauty industry, I’m breaking down everything I learned through trial and error — from starting as a freelance makeup artist to becoming an agency and salon owner. No gatekeeping, no fluff. Just what actually worked, what didn’t, and how you can avoid the costly mistakes I made.

In this video, I share:
✨ How to scale without burning out
✨ What systems actually grow your business (17 Hats Refferal LINK: https://referrals.17hats.com/?r=xkfhh... | USE CODE xkfhhhnvhr)
✨ The biggest mistakes beauty entrepreneurs make
✨ How to transition from freelancer to owner
✨ The types of positions to hire for/ what to look for in employees
✨ Business add-ons to consider

Whether you’re just starting or ready to grow your beauty brand, this is the roadmap I wish I had.

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