Question 1

What is The Providers HQ?

Accepted Answer

The Providers HQ is an online platform for Licensed Estheticians, beauty pros and Massage Therapists. It combines a free community, room rentals, jobs and gigs, education and a marketplace, plus paid virtual skin consultations for Licensed Estheticians.

Question 2

Is The Providers HQ free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every verified professional gets free access to the community, room rental, jobs and gigs, education and the marketplace. You pay only if you upgrade to offer virtual consultations.

Question 3

How much does it cost to become a virtual esthetician?

Accepted Answer

Joining is free. To offer paid virtual consultations, upgrade to the Virtual Esthetician plan for $59 per month. It includes booking and payment tools, the Virtual Esthetician Academy, the Consult Toolkit and a private virtual esthetician community. A 4% platform fee applies to each consultation, and there are no other fees.

Question 4

Who can join?

Accepted Answer

Licensed Beauty Service Providers: Licensed Estheticians, Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, Lash & Brow Artists, Barbers and Massage Therapists. Every member uploads a valid license and certificate of insurance and is verified before getting access.

Question 5

Do I need insurance to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every account, free or paid, requires a current certificate of insurance along with a valid license.

Question 6

Can Licensed Estheticians do virtual consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Licensed Estheticians can offer virtual skin consultations for assessments, routines and product guidance, staying within their state's scope of practice.

Question 7

How do I get paid for virtual consultations?

Accepted Answer

Clients pay when they book, and payouts go to your bank account through Stripe, minus the 4% platform fee and standard card processing.

Question 8

What does the 4% platform fee cover?

Accepted Answer

It applies to each paid virtual consultation booked through The Providers HQ and covers your booking page, scheduling, client intake and payouts. Standard Stripe card processing (2.9% + 30 cents) is separate and comes out of your payout.

Question 9

Is AI skin analysis included?

Accepted Answer

AI-assisted skin analysis is coming soon for virtual estheticians. We'll announce it to members first.

Question 10

How do I rent a treatment room or list my suite?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account, get verified, then browse room listings or post your own space with photos, amenities and hourly, daily or weekly pricing. There is no commission on room rentals.

Question 11

Is the community really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Providers HQ community, powered by Circle, is included with every free account. The private virtual esthetician spaces and courses are part of the $59/month Virtual Esthetician plan.

Question 12

What is the Founding Provider offer?

Accepted Answer

Providers who join before public launch get Founding Provider status and a permanent badge on their profile.

Question 13

How do I book a virtual skin consultation?

Accepted Answer

Browse verified Licensed Estheticians who offer virtual consultations on The Providers HQ, choose a time and pay online. You meet by video from home.

Question 14

How do I upgrade to Virtual Esthetician?

Accepted Answer

Once your account is verified, tap Upgrade My Account and choose the Virtual Esthetician plan ($59/month) to start offering paid consultations.

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Every member is licensed and insured.

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Turn your skin expertise into income from anywhere.

From sign-up to first consultation.

Free to join. One Virtual Esthetician plan at $59/month, plus a 4% platform fee per consultation. No other fees.

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