As a Massage Therapist there are some necessary sacrifices as with all professions. If you have a schedule like mine, you might sit around at work for hours if you have no clients. You will have to leave your loud, crazy or stressed out side at home because you're here to help others relax.
I doubt that in any massage setting you will be able to wear what you want. In my case I have made it the standard for myself to wear scrubs as it makes me look more professional and healthcare-related. Plus, I work at a Doctor of Chiropractor's office. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to dress so unlike me every day, but the career choices I have made impel me to do so. If I worked at a boutique or something of that fashion (pun), I could wear skirts, jewelry and let my hair down.
Another thing is your arms and hands are your tools, you have to take care of them. I've found that my nails have to be cut till no white shows that way, my clients can't feel my claws.
I don't wear rings or bracelets when at work. I can't massage with them on so why put them on for work just to take them off again? It's physical labor and requires plain, practical attire which is a little bit of a sacrifice. One can polish one's nails, but I would go for a low-key "work appropriate" color. Also don't forget classic clear or that lovely, gel, french manicure <3.
I love rings. One day if I get married I will probably get a tattoo wedding band, that way it will be practical and creative.
