I wanna become a hair stylist?

Question

Ever since I was a young girl, being the oldest and most beauty conscious in my family, I had to learn how to deal with mine and my younger sister's thick curls on my own, which thankfully I've learned how and it looks GORGEOUS now; I always get compliments! I think hair is fascinating & I loove playing with people's hair and making them feel like a million bucks. I think I'd have a whole lot of fun being a hair stylist, even though my parents wouldn't approve, so anyone know the best way of going about it?

thanks in advance ♥
xoxo
sarah

Answer 1

I sorta had the same problem. My parents always wanted me to become something "better" but who's to say that being a hair stylist isn't the best?

Here's a few arguments that'll help you out:

1. Being a hairstylist has loads of potential. Depending on the place you work at you can make up to $200-300 a day (once you've established credibility)--on a regular day (imagine a busy day). Financially it pays off.

2. You're pretty much your own boss. Most salon's I've worked at have very little rules. Some have dress codes and others don't--and that's really the only major rule.

3. With enough of experience, you can move on open your own salon or have the opportunity to work with actors and models.

The ultimate argument (which convinced my parents I was serious about it was this):

You can major in business management and take beauty classes on the side. You'd have the formal training for becoming a stylist and with the degree in business you have the option to change careers later in life if you're not happy. Plus the degree in business will really help you out if you plan on opening your own salon.

I hope this helped!

Answer 2

Many states and provinces require you to enter an apprenticeship program to become a licenced hair stylist. This process may include studying for a certain number of hours in an accredited (government approved) school, getting your high-school diploma, and passing a test. It is best to find out what the specific requirements are for the area where you live.

A good place to start is by talking to a hair stylist. Ask them how they got licenced and what government agency is in charge of the process.

Answer 3

First of all, you could try to get a job in a salon or shop .. starting off with shampooing and learning about the products.

There are beauty classes you can take in order to get the right education and experience. Check your local areas for Vocational schools that offer those programs

Answer 4

That is very sad!!! very sad indeed!!! for your parents to not wanted to approve. However, this is what you could do. First, you tell them you love to do hair even though maybe it will be your minor in your education field. Take the free class in your community college, while you are still in high school. When you finish high school you can go back to finish what you have left of at. I hope they change their mind when they know they could get a hair done for free someday.

Answer 5

find a school that offers this type of program, talk to a guidance councellor (if your in school) or talk to someone who is already a hairdressor and ask them how they became one...and your parents should be supporting you, not discrouaging you...your job is something your going to be doing for the rest of your life, moring till nite, so its better going to a job you love waking up in the morning for, rather than sumthing like an accountant or sumthing that pays more but that you'll hate...plus hairdressers are a great way to meet new ppl and make sum friends :) good luck with everything

Answer 6

Request your parents to give you just 2 years to pursue your favourite profession. If you succeed, they wont mind it, I believe. If you fail, do what they advise. Getting behind your contemporaries by 2 years is no big deal, right?

Simple!

Answer 7

practice on yourself!! It sounds retarded but I do it and I get compliments on it all the time!! I even have some people at my school who ask me to cut and style their hair..and I do! It's good money!

Answer 8

try to apply for a cosmetolgy school and get broshures for your folks to see what you would be doing.You might even qualify for a scholarship which would take a huge burden off your folks.Try it,you might be really good at it, half of doing a good job at work, is loving what you do!!

Answer 9

If that's your passion, go for it. I suggest you go for Institutes of Hair styling. Good luck.

Answer 10

go to a student salon. Or go to part time beauty school.