Our problem is that we don't have a problem. We provide a service in the same way that anybody who has a renewable resource, like hair, trees, crops, has to do. Basically, hair grows and we cut it. But it goes much beyond that in the sense that we get to spend time with one person, have great conversations, and make them look and feel excellent. There are people out there called "life coaches" who make enough money to buy new Jaguars every year. I think we often provide the same service, but only for the price of a hair service. Bargain.
On a different note, I am finishing up esthetician school right now with two great, young (20&21) women. They can make excellent money immediately and should they wish, pay their ways through a university, buy a house, pay for their kids' educations, etc, all the while making people look and feel better while improving their skin. Fabulous, no?
I have college degrees and am a librarian. I love doing hair and skin services. It is very rewarding and frankly I learn more from chatting with clients than I do working at the library. Odd, that.