THE SALON-READY PROJECT: LIFE SKILLS & BUSINESS MATH

A Real-World Career & Money Workbook for Cosmetology Students

Beauty school teaches the craft—but what happens when a student has to understand a paycheck, calculate commission, manage expenses, build a clientele, sell retail, consider booth rental, or figure out whether they actually made a profit?

Salon-Ready Life Skills & Business Math was created to help bridge that gap.

This self-paced educational workbook turns business and financial concepts into realistic salon situations students can actually understand and apply.

INSIDE THE WORKBOOK

• Paychecks, commission, tips & take-home concepts

• Salon math made simple

• Revenue vs. profit

• Business expenses

• Tax & recordkeeping basics

• Booth-rental reality

• Average ticket & income-goal calculations

• Rebooking & client retention

• Retail without being pushy

• Budgeting & professional life skills

• Employee vs. commission vs. booth rental vs. independent career paths

• Realistic salon Case Files

• Student calculation worksheets

• 20 bonus salon-math practice problems

• Instructor/self-check answer key

• Final Salon-Ready Challenge

• Certificate of Completion

Instead of simply memorizing definitions, students are challenged to calculate, analyze, make decisions and explain their reasoning.

PERFECT FOR

Cosmetology students • Beauty educators • Independent study • Classroom enrichment • Clinic-floor activities • New stylists • Career-readiness education

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Created by Terra Baumer

Licensed Cosmetology & Esthetics Instructor

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Independent supplemental education. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any cosmetology school, state board, Milady, tax authority, or product manufacturer. Educational content only and not individualized legal, tax, or financial advice.