I went to the Unversity of Michigan, then became a sales rep... had the job I SHOULD have wanted, but got no enjoyment out of it even though I was very good at sales. During this time i've had off, i've decided that I would really enjoy being a hair stylist and I think specifically a hair colorist. What advice does anyone have on picking a school (preferably in michigan), starting over at 26, what options I should look into (spa, salon, renting a chair, etc) and also marketing myself once I get thru school (or does anyone offer cheap hair cuts, etc, while they're in school??). Thanks! :)
2006-08-20 06:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by KooHara 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
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2006-08-22 05:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Hi. Sounds like you are going to do something you truly like. Since you have a good background, I would attempt to find my way into a spa. They are the nicest jobs, with decent money. You could always rent a chair, build a clientel and then try to move up. Make sure this is what you want to do before you make the switch, go observe a saloon for a day and speak to the workers there. It will be tough to get by on a stylist's wages unless you get very popular. Good luck.
2006-08-20 13:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey well being a cosmetologist myself not a good career change for me and or my friends i went to school with. it is a lot of hard work in school and once your out of school. Many placed ive been to dont pay enough and people dont TIP big one there. ive worked at high end salons and not so nice ones either. No benifits or anything it really sucks for me i had a bad foot and a bad back now from it its really killing me and im only 27 anyway not to discourage you or anything but just a little tip to let you know what your gonna get into and for renting a booth remember you have to buy all your own things and have a clientel that means if you dont how are you going to pay for your booth weeek to week Well i hope this help for you and good luck
2006-08-20 16:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by jyb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good choice, start out at a well know Spa as this will give you a good reputation & name for your self, and once qualified practice on family & friends. Make sure you are placed in a well known School, I cant advice on that as I dont live in America, I live in Australia.Word of mouth will get you your clietelle, if you prove you are very very good at what you do, and do it with confidence, differance and a great imagination. Always keep up with the changers & trends, even if you have to go to expo's yourself & most of all enjoy your self. I wish you all the luck on your new career:)
2006-08-20 13:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by cheytelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it is a good thing to do in Michigan. There is an over abundunce of hairstylist for no jobs. However if you are finacially stable aand can go for something to fall back on some day I say go for it it is very fun. I went to the Huron Area Tech center In Bad Axe MI
2006-08-20 13:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by flowersandhearts 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i really don't no what to tell you.
i would see if that same college have hair speclitist course. and if you have the money but if you already know the basic and the important stuff you shouldn't have to pay that much money.
Oh and your smiley face is missing a nose. :-)
2006-08-20 13:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by lilbees12141989 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your gonna do that i wouldn't just do hair do nails and masseuse i live in northern AL and i would go to a technical college because they have more hands on and less expensive so id go to drake but that's not in Michigan.
2006-08-20 13:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by beverly w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look you should do it girl my mom is a hair stylist and she owns her own business she does celebrities hair
2006-08-20 13:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by abeni l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep ur finger crossed
2006-08-20 13:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by demigod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea darling
2006-08-20 13:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by hani s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋