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Should I drain my $18k savings to open my own nail suite at 31?

ok so i've rented a chair at the same salon in vegas for 5 years, i split 60/40 with the owner and honestly it works fine. but a suite just opened up two doors down, my own space, my own hours, my own prices, no more splitting my tips with anyone babe. rent is $2800 a month plus i'd need like $6k for a new chair, lights, the whole setup. that's basically my ENTIRE savings gone in month one and i'd be living off cards till clients follow me over. most of my regulars say they'll switch but 'i promise i'll come' doesn't pay my light bill lol. i'm 31, single, no backup income, no one to fall back on if it flops. but i'm also so tired of giving away 40% of everything i make for towels and a chair i don't even own. my mom thinks i'm insane, my best friend thinks i'll regret NOT doing it more. i've cried about this twice this week which feels dramatic but also feels correct

#shouldi#work

anonymous ask · Aug 21, 2026 · 207 votes · 12 comments

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