7 Investigates: Beauty School Shutdown – Boston News, Weather, Sports [Video]

A renowned Massachusetts beauty brand is facing an ugly reality that is creating financial trouble for students, customers and staff.

Jaylean Sawyer always hoped to start her own beauty business.

“I want to be a boss lady, honestly, a boss woman. I want to be my own boss, make my own hours,” Sawyer said.

To take the first step towards this goal, she enrolled in the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics in Medford last spring.

“I was all for it,” Sawyer said. She was juggling classes with her full-time job.

Sirilak Prawanna also wanted to improve her beauty skills and decided to enroll at the school. She had already taken massage classes through Elizabeth Grady and was excited to expand her options.

However, both women say learning was difficult because of disorganization and lack of supplies at the school.

“It was a little bit difficult to learn how to do …