The Glowed-Up Standard
We hold our beauty professionals to a higher standard based upon skill, safety, and exceptional client care
Welcome to Glowed Up Beauty
Glowed Up Beauty was created to help independent stylists and makeup artists supplement their income, connect with new clients, and leverage marketing strategies that successfully built my own clientele. Our platform provides the resources, support, and opportunities you need to grow your business on your terms, all while delivering premium services to clients.
Introduction
At Glowed Up Beauty, we empower independent stylists and makeup artists to grow their businesses, connect with clients, and maximize their earning potential. Through proven marketing strategies and hands-on guidance, we help you build a loyal client base, refine your skills, and thrive as an independent professional.
Our platform was designed with real-world challenges in mind. Drawing on extensive experience in clinical care and client management, we provide resources that teach resilience, professionalism, and client-centered service, qualities that elevate your work and help you stand out in the beauty industry.
At Glowed Up Beauty, our mission is simple: help stylists earn what they’re worth, grow their careers, and deliver premium, high-quality services, all while supporting innovation, sustainability, and professional independence. Glowed Up Beauty plans to introduce a sustainable, eco-friendly product line, we support your success while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
— Danielle Elizabeth
About Glowed Up Beauty
Glowed Up Beauty is a Colorado-based beauty brand, established in January 2026, offering convenient, on-location services tailored to each client’s needs.
We are currently seeking licensed beauty professionals who are passionate about their craft and interested in working independently as contractors. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who value flexibility and want to build their own clientele while providing high-quality, in-home beauty services.
Contractors with Glowed Up Beauty have the freedom to manage their own schedules and services while operating under the Glowed Up Beauty brand.
Services currently offered include:
Blowouts
Haircuts (men’s and women’s)
Makeup application
Updos and special event styling
Bridal and wedding hair + makeup
Color (coming soon)
Nails, manicures & pedicures (coming soon)
Hair extensions (coming soon)
All professionals must hold an active Colorado cosmetology (or applicable) license.
Glowed Up Beauty Structure
At Glowed Up Beauty, our contractors are independent professionals. You are responsible for managing your own schedule, marketing, and business growth. While we do not guarantee income, clients, or bookings, we provide resources and opportunities to help you succeed from day one.
How We Support You
Client referrals: We match new clients to your availability and service specialties.
Service guidance: Suggested service offerings and premium pricing help maximize your earnings.
Marketing exposure: Your profile is featured on our website and promoted through social media, connecting you with potential clients.
Transparent earnings support: Clear guidelines for travel reimbursements, referral fees, and service standards ensure you know exactly how much you earn per service.
Our goal is to create visibility, opportunities, and tools so you can focus on delivering exceptional services and building your business.
Minimum Requirements – All Applicants
To apply as a contractor with Glowed Up Beauty, all applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be at least 18 years old
Hold an active Colorado license in good standing (cosmetology, esthetician, or nail technician, depending on services offered)
Willingness to complete a background check
Individual liability insurance (reasonable coverage options available for those who need it)
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in your specialty (makeup artistry, hairstyling, or nail services)
A portfolio showcasing your work within your service specialty
Two professional references
Makeup Services
To provide professional makeup services in Colorado, applicants must hold one of the following licenses:
Esthetician License (recommended for makeup/skin services)
Cosmetologist License
Requirements to Obtain a License in Colorado:
Complete a state-approved training program:
600 hours for Esthetician (including makeup/esthetic services endorsement)
1,800 hours for Cosmetology (including makeup services endorsement)
Pass the Colorado state board exam (written, administered by PSI Exams)
Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
Renew your license every two years (expires March 31 of even-numbered years)
Glowed Up Beauty only accepts licensed professionals for makeup services to ensure client safety, high-quality results, and compliance with Colorado law.
How We Review Applications
At Glowed Up Beauty, we are committed to building a team of highly skilled, passionate professionals. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are evaluated based on experience, expertise, and location, so that we can match contractors with clients in the most effective way.
We consider the following factors when reviewing applications:
Application Review Criteria
Years of professional experience — Importance: 30%
Specialty skills and expertise — Importance: 30%
Location and travel availability — Importance: 20%
Licensing and certifications — Importance: 20%
Application Review Policy
Applications are evaluated based on relevant experience, professional skillset, licensure, and location/availability.
Glowed Up Beauty does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants who meet the business requirements and demonstrate the necessary expertise will be invited to join our contractor network.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
Strict adherence to sanitation standards set by DORA.
BARBICIDE® Certification obtained within 6 months prior to application.
What We Offer
Access to optional sanitation supply kits for convenience.
Support in sourcing compliant products and maintaining industry standards.
A platform to connect with clients and grow your independent business.
Set your own availability and independently choose which client requests to accept.
Independent Contractor Model
Glowed Up Beauty operates using an independent contractor model, not an employment relationship. We are committed to structuring this relationship in accordance with Colorado law to ensure clarity, fairness, and compliance.
Under Colorado law, an individual is presumed to be an employee unless it is established that they are free from control and direction in the performance of their services, both in practice and under contract, and are customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, or business related to the services they provide.
At Glowed Up Beauty, contractors:
Maintain control over their schedules, availability, and service offerings
Receive client inquiries and booking opportunities through Glowed Up Beauty, with the freedom to accept or decline requests
Perform services independently for clients they choose to serve, including those obtained through Glowed Up Beauty or through their own marketing efforts
Use their professional judgment and expertise when performing services
May work with other businesses or maintain their own separate clientele
Responsible for paying their own federal and state income taxes on all earnings related to services performed
Service Pricing & Contractor Fees
All services booked through Glowed Up Beauty follow a set pricing menu to ensure a consistent and premium experience for clients. Stylists maintain their independence while performing services, but the posted rates remain the same across all contractors. Contractors earn a fee starting at 15%–25% of the service price, with the exact percentage determined by factors such as years of professional experience, specialty skills, client demand, and demonstrated quality of work. This structure allows stylists to focus on delivering exceptional service while benefiting from the brand’s reputation and client base.
Pay Transparency – Historic Data (2022 Colorado Market)
At Glowed Up Beauty, we believe in transparency and empowering our independent contractors with clear expectations around earning potential.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Colorado is among the higher-paying states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.
As of May 2022, the average hourly wage in Colorado for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistswas $22.28, with an average annual wage of $46,340 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023).
Because Glowed Up Beauty operates with independent contractors rather than employees, actual earnings may vary based on factors such as pricing, services offered, client volume, scheduling, and tips. Contractors also have the flexibility to increase their income through repeat clientele, premium services (such as bridal styling), and efficient scheduling.
Several Colorado regions rank among the top-paying metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas for this profession:
Fort Collins, CO – average hourly wage $26.75; annual mean wage $55,640
Boulder, CO – average hourly wage $23.64; annual mean wage $49,170
Colorado Springs, CO – average hourly wage $23.17; annual mean wage $48,200
Northwest Colorado (nonmetropolitan) – average hourly wage $22.56; annual mean wage $46,920
These figures reflect employed professionals in traditional salon or spa settings. As an independent contractor with Glowed Up Beauty, your earnings may vary and may meet or exceed these averages, depending on your pricing, service offerings, client demand, and ability to build a loyal clientele.
High-value services such as bridal styling, event hair and makeup, and in-home convenience services can significantly increase earning potential.
Citations
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. (n.d.). Independent contractors.
https://cdle.colorado.gov/independent-contractors
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023). Occupational employment and wages, May 2022: Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (39-5012).
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2022/may/oes395012.htm
Contractor Fee Tiers & Example Pay
Fee Tiers:
15% fee – for newer stylists or limited experience
20% fee – for mid-level experience or specialized skills
25% fee – for highly experienced stylists, specialty certifications, or consistently high client demand
Calculations:
Blowout:
Weekly gross: 5 × $75 = $375
Contractor keeps:
85% → $75 × 5 × 0.85 = $318.75
80% → $75 × 5 × 0.80 = $300
75% → $75 × 5 × 0.75 = $281.25
Cut & Styling:
Weekly gross: 5 × $120 = $600
Contractor keeps:
85% → $600 × 0.85 = $510
80% → $600 × 0.80 = $480
75% → $600 × 0.75 = $450
Note: Fee percentage is based on experience, specialty skills, portfolio quality, and client demand. Contractors keep 100% of any travel reimbursements or referral fees earned outside the set fee.
Service & Travel Policy
At Glowed Up Beauty, we bring luxury beauty services directly to your home or special event, prioritizing convenience, comfort, and exceptional quality.
Each stylist and makeup artist (MUA) has a complimentary travel radius — typically 5 or 10 miles from their home base. Within this radius, travel is included in the service.
For appointments beyond a stylist’s or MUA’s complimentary radius, a travel reimbursement of $0.70 per mile applies. This reimbursement goes entirely to the contractor to cover their time, transportation, and supplies.
Travel distances are measured from the stylist’s or MUA’s home base to the client’s location.
The maximum travel distance offered is 25 miles, with availability depending on scheduling.
Special Lakewood, CO Travel Fees:
Danielle currently offers her existing Lakewood clients a flat $20 travel fee
New clients in Lakewood will incur a $35 travel fee
Example Travel Fees:
Stylist with a 10-mile complimentary radius traveling 15 miles → 5 extra miles × $0.70 = $3.50 travel reimbursement
Stylist with a 5-mile complimentary radius traveling 20 miles → 15 extra miles × $0.70 = $10.50 travel reimbursement
Stylist traveling 25 miles (maximum) → 20–25 miles beyond complimentary radius × $0.70 → calculated per appointment
Travel fees ensure our professionals arrive fully prepared with premium tools and products, maintaining the personalized, high-quality experience Glowed Up Beauty is known for.
Earnings Disclaimer
The rates and earnings examples presented on this site represent potential income we aim to achieve within the first 12 months and are not guaranteed. Actual income will vary based on experience, specialty skills, client demand, service volume, and other factors. Contractors are fully responsible for managing their own business operations, scheduling, and client relationships.
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