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mscooljo

Updated 21 hours ago

Can I make a decent living being a hairstylist? - 102 Replies

[QUOTE who="ashkaylin"]I have been a hairstylist for 23 years. It's a tricky business and very hard work if you want to make good money. Your...

confused!!

Updated 1 day ago

Steiner Training Academy and Working on a Cruise Ship - 23 Replies

[QUOTE who="Cswb in Nottingham, United Kingdom"]Yes the potential to earn is really good. There is so set hourly wage so how muc you earn is directly...

Regina Sandra Green

Updated 1 day ago

Cosmetology Refresher courses - 232 Replies

Thank you for your quick response. I'll check it out.

lindsey_smith10

Updated 2 days ago

am i making the right decision about being a hairstylist? - 197 Replies

I've been looking into going back to school for cosmotology. It's great to read all of the advice and experiences. I'm 35 an I think you're never too...

Sarah Harvey

Updated 3 days ago

Quit Job to go to Cosmetology School? - 138 Replies

[QUOTE who="Gil in Morgan Hill, California"]I finished college with a B.S. in marketing. I always knew I wanted to be my own boss. I worked in a...

Bevalbeautysch

Updated 3 days ago

How do I become licensed to do hair extensions? - 54 Replies

Please give Beval International Beauty School, located in Baldwin, NY at call. They are now accepting registration for NATURAL HAIR STYLING 300 HOURS...

Taitip

Updated 4 days ago

Can you work as a hairstylist with a barber license? - 5 Replies

Yes, you can work in any salon as a barber. The only difference is shaving and techniques used/learned in barbering school, which the history of...

me

Updated 4 days ago

Anyone Agree that Beauty schools are out their GOD-DDDam minds?? - 9 Replies

i had the talent and the drive. onto my 2nd year. i think it's a waste of money. been in an hourly mall salon. i made less then $15k last year. i use...

RoJ12

Updated 5 days ago

how much do hairstylist get paid? - 1671 Replies

I know a few years ago that the laws changed for Salon stylists. I see signs all of the time that say booth rental is illegal in New Jersey. If booth...

Anna

Updated 7 days ago

Hairstyling and the economy - 42 Replies

Really? Let God guide you? Really? If all people are going to do is pray about it you won't get very far no matter what you do.

ozwitch

Updated 8 days ago

DESAIROLOGIST - 13 Replies

[QUOTE who="Skye J in Chino Hills, California"]I just spoke with the writer of the HANDBOOK OF DESAIROLOGY FOR COSMETOLOGISTS SERVICING FUNERAL...

Whisky8764

Updated 8 days ago

California Hair Stylist Certification - 36 Replies

I am a licensed Hair Stylist in Oregon. Attended Paul Mitchell School in Portland and I am moving to Mexico in the summer. I have been searching...

hmwilson7

Updated 9 days ago

Paul Mitchell Vs. Aveda Institute - 68 Replies

[QUOTE who="Future Professional in Birmingham, Alabama"]I attend PM in Birmingham and its like a messy high school, not professional AT ALL!!! All...

xjenna208x

State board exams in NJ question.

I have 6.5 consecutive/current years and two current licenses in Idaho and Illinois. Trying to find out some info for the NJ state board exams... are...

marth187

Updated 12 days ago

Help on building a clientele - 57 Replies

[QUOTE who="Sara Cavin in Scottsdale, Arizona"]I just received my cosmetology license and am currently working in a salon as an assistant. Does...

AngelaC

Updated 14 days ago

Professional Beauty Supplies That Ship Overseas/APO ??? - 4 Replies

OOps that one got cut off :) I can supply pretty much ANY professional GENUINE products. Matrix, redken, biolage, paul mitchell, TIGI, OPI etc.

Alice

Updated 14 days ago

Moving to France - 4 Replies

I am a fully qualified English speaking hairdresser living in Paris and I want to find a part time job in a salon to have along side a mobile...

trixie

Updated 15 days ago

nursing home stylist - 11 Replies

how much does cost to rent a salon in a assited living in dallas Tx

Vee Lrae

Updated 16 days ago

Opening a salon in a assisted living facility - 15 Replies

[QUOTE who="momto1son in Cincinnati, Ohio"]When you work at an assisted living community most of your hours will be during school hours. How if...

old lady lover in Mansfield, Ohio

Updated 18 days ago

positions in retirement /nursing homes doing the residents - 385 Replies

Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a nursing /retirement village in the columbus ohio area that needs a hairstylist. I have lots...

jaslynwrites in Anderson, Indiana

What Schools teaches you how to do African-American hair and Caucasian Hair

I have been looking into going into beauty school and I am interested in Paul Mitchell School but I am not sure if they teach how to do sow ins and...

luvpink in Orange Park, Florida

Updated 20 days ago

Newly Licensed Cosmetologist wanting to throw in the towel. Help! - 13 Replies

I just got my California Cosmetology license June 13th 2011; I’m now starting to realize how it is starting out. My school didn’t teach me anything,...

KC in Greer, South Carolina

Updated 22 days ago

what are a good pair of shears - 38 Replies

Just finish beauty school and looking for a good pair of hair cutting shears any advise?

sharon in Houston, Texas

Updated 24 days ago

Cosmetology Instructor - 62 Replies

I am currently licensed in California for 4 years now. I have taken many classes at Vidal Sassoon, Bumble & Bumble etc. I managed and taught classes,...

Morgana in San Francisco, California

Updated 24 days ago

Which Cosmetology School to attend? - 3 Replies

I am 29 years old and have always wanted to get into the beauty industry. Of course I was discouraged and pushed to go to traditional school. I...

hairweavedoctor.com in Pittsford, New York

Updated 24 days ago

Hair Extensions - 321 Replies

Has anyone done hair extensions? I'm a licensed cosmetologist and have been for 6 years now and I have never done them yet. I want to attempt them...

Jenny in West Covina, California

Updated 25 days ago

Too old for beauty school? - 548 Replies

Hello- I have recently been thinking of attending beauty school, an idea I've had for years. I am largely discouraged by family members because I am...

Lisa in West Covina, California

Updated 25 days ago

Bringing in new clientele - 17 Replies

I've been looking to expand my clientele and in my area we don't get walk-in's very often. What are some ways to advertise without spending a lot of...

Lisa

Updated 25 days ago

Hair extensions - 27 Replies

Stylist that specialize in hair extensions can be seen at www.hairstreet.com. You can find someone great in your area and view portfolio pics of...

bonnie

Updated 1 month ago

Are address and little black phone books obsolete? - 5 Replies

I'm a hairstylist that's been practicing for 19 years and I'm so use to keeping my clients' numbers in a phone book but with technology moving as...

Banky in New Orleans, Louisiana

Updated 1 month ago

apprenticeship in cosmetology - 90 Replies

Does anyone know of anyone in the Henry/Clayton county GA area that does apprenticing for Cosmetology?

Betty in Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Updated 1 month ago

Cosmetology refresher course - 55 Replies

My girlfriend got her cos license 6 years ago, and never went to work. Long story. She wants a refresher course so she feels comfortable putting...

ayano2nanno in Tacoma, Washington

CAREER INTERVIEW?! I need to interview a hairstylist for school! Help, please?! (CAN BE DONE BY E-MAIL)

Hey guys! I'm a 10th grade student in high school right now, and I need to interview an adult about a particular career or career pathway that I...

suesreo@gmail.com in Downey, California

Updated 1 month ago

Recruiting a hair stylist for salon - 6 Replies

I am looking for ideas on how to recruit a professional hair stylist for my salon. I have tried advertising in the local paper without luck. Thank...

lucyh in Whittier, California

Updated 1 month ago

Help with Cali state board - 9 Replies

I was just wondering if anyone has rented a state board cosmetology kit and if it was worth it and where did you rent it from?

Sarah in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 2 months ago

Beauty school or Nursing school? - 97 Replies

I have been toggling back between going to beauty school or becoming a nurse. Im in my thirties, and have 3 children. Nursing seems so demanding and...

Jessica in Corpus Christi, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Aveda institute entrance exam/ What it's composed of. (I just took it and passed it) - 5 Replies

I just took the Aveda entrance exam and I thought I might share what it was like. I like many other people HATE taking tests. So when I found out...

aaarista in New York, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Thinking about going to cosmetolgy school to become hair stylist in Chicago. I have so many questions. - 10 Replies

I've considered going to cosmetology school for sometime. I have a four year college degree in Theater. I started out as a graphic design major in...

sidney vallon in Nashville, Tennessee

Should I go back to doing hair?

I have a dilemma. I quit doing hair and am in college. I currently have 2 years left to finish, but I have to work while attending school to support...

ray in Gainesville, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

Does anyone know if there is much difference between the Milady 2012 and 2008? - 1 Reply

I just purchased the 2012 and am wondering if I would be okay getting the supplemental books from 2008, since they cost much less generally than the...

Coach2Accomplish in Roswell, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

Cosmetology Schools in Charlotte, NC area? - 1 Reply

Hey Everyone, I've just found this forum while searching for Charlotte, NC area Cosmetology Schools. I'm 38 yrs old and have been a SAHM for 3 yrs....

dreamer in Akron, Ohio

how to pay for cosmetolgy school (cosmetology scholarship)

I want to go to cosmetology school. but it so expensive! here in ohio regency and national cost 16,000 dollars! and another school cost 9000 but i...

Stephanie Solomon in Queen Creek, Arizona

Is cosmetology school worth it?

I'm going to college and would have about 2 more years for a bachelors. I've always wanted to go to cosmetology school but went to college to please...

burned out stylist in Hutto, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

jcpenney salon vs. smartstyle - 4 Replies

I need to talk to some one who works at jcpenney salon? what is the hrly pay/commission..is it a better choice than smartstyle,

Jayde Tran in San Diego, California

Hairstylist VS Esthetician vs Makeup artist? PLEASE HELP!

Hi guys! I apologize in advance if this topic has been already bought up. I'm 18 and planning on going to either Paul Mitchell or Aveda in houston or...

pinkfusion in California

Updated 2 months ago

Am I too ugly to become a hairstylist - 22 Replies

Hi folks, me too I would like to become a hairstylist I like the salon admosphere;however, I am a little consern about my face apparence since I have...

Sara in Calabasas, California

Updated 2 months ago

Head Lice? - 7 Replies

I've been looking into a strong solution for head lice. Needless to say, these little buggers are an unnaceptable problem and I want to confront them...

Danielle Potts in Marion, Ohio

Updated 3 months ago

Hi, Im 15 and i want to become a hair styles dose it make enough money - 3 Replies

I like doing hair I know I'm destine to do it but dose it pay i dont want to struggle in the futuer trying to follow my dream.

fine designs in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 3 months ago

hairstylist resume?!? - 24 Replies

hi. i have graduated cosmetology school and i am taking my practical this week. i am attempting to do my resume and have found a few samples,...

pinkfusion in California

California Beauty Colleges Pass/Fail Rate for State Board Exams

I thought this would be interesting for those in California that are looking for a beauty school. The primary reason to go to beauty school is to...

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