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Any cosmetologist on here?
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Im going to school and about half way through. Wondering if there was any tips of advice from anyone on furthering education and doing good in the industry? How far did you go with your work? I go to all the hair shows and constantly looking at classes offered at the stores and such. How did you get your work out there? Would really love to hear others experiences and words of wisdom! Thanks in advance : )
Re: Any cosmetologist on here?
I am a hairstylist, been one for 4 years now, but I am going to school now for something else. I would say the best things to do to further your education: go to a class or to the hair shows at least once a year. It's an industry that is always changing and evolving, there is always something new to learn. I always go to the national hair convention in Orlando every year (Premiere Orlando) because that's where they launch all the new products and there are so many classes in one location - it is well worth the trip.
As far as doing well in the industry, do whatever it takes to build. Starting off, my boss let me do discounts for students, half off first time clients, every kind of promotion possible just to get people in my chair. As long as you're a good stylist, if they come once, they will come again. It's just hard sometimes getting them in the chair for the first time. You may not make much money the first year if you are constantly doing promotions like I was, and my boss didn't make much off of me either, but it was well worth it because that builds clientele. Another key: the best clients are blondes (high maintenance color, very advanced work) and people with a lot of friends and family. I have one client that was a walk-in and ever since I've done her and her entire family and friends. If they like your work and your personality, they will refer everyone they know.
Hope this helped!
I'm not a hairstylist but my sister and 3 cousins are, so I wanted to chime in.
You need to network, network, network! Print out some really nice cards and hand them out to EVERYONE. Tell them you do cuts, colors, perms, whatever. Hairstylists are like therapists, you need to be sweet, friendly, and a good listener.
One of my cousins keeps a book with her clients, a quick description, and a few facts about them so that when they are coming in for their next cut she can ask "Whatever happened with your mother-in-law/boyfriend/job interview."
I'd also suggest visiting different salons to get an idea of the atmosphere and see what kind of salon will fit you best. Hairstylists be crazy, yo! There can be extreme drama from one salon to the next. So, watch out for that.
But seriously, your best bet is to just tell every single person you meet that you are a hairstylist, hand them a card (or a coupon!) and then do a great job on their hair.
Good luck!
-- Thoughts become things, choose the good ones! --
Yes! There tends to be quite a bit of drama in the industry, beware. I worked at a hair salon with 20 stylists and I left with one of co-owners because the drama got out of control. Now, that co-owner owns her own salon with just us 2 stylists, 1 assistant, and 1 nail technician :] I like small shops, but you can't build fast in small shops. Good luck!
Maybe not helpful, but I hate when hairstylists try to involve me in conversation. If you want to jabber away with little input for me (so I can tune you out if I want to), fine. If you want to be quiet, fine. But dont ask me 20 questions about my life!
Does that sound mean? I have small people talking at me all day long and I just want some peace while I get my hair cut!