Outfitting a cosmetology or CTE program isn’t a small decision, and anyone who has been through the process knows that it comes with real pressure. Budgets are tight, expectations are high, and the equipment you choose has to work just as hard as the students using it. Over the years, we have spoken with plenty of schools that fell for the lower upfront cost, only to run into frequent repairs, downtime, and equipment that couldn’t just handle daily classroom use. When you want to make the best out of every dollar spent, such situations are frustrating – and also avoidable. That’s because true value isn’t just about the price you pay on day one; it is also about how well your investment holds up as time passes.