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Host	How did you get your start doing hairstylist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular educational background? Reply - Report abuse
britttany pierson in Opp, Alabama 63 months ago	i would reallly like to know how toget started to become a hairstylist. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (9) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Natalie in Greensboro, North Carolina 63 months ago	You just have to go to a beauty school and complete their program. A good school will have a placement program to assist you into a salon once you graduate. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
SHA-QUANNA HADNOTT in Middletown, Illinois 62 months ago	DID IT TAKES ALOT IF STEPS WHEN DOING THIS TYPE OF THING I I THINK THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOPR ME AT THE AGE OF 15 SO DO YOU KNOW SOME CLEAR TIPS WHILE BEING YOUNG AND WANTING TO BE A HAIRSTYLIST HOW OLD WERE YOPU WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED THINKING ABOUT WANTING TO BE A HAIRSTYLIST? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Princess Delilah in Painesville, Ohio 62 months ago	I would suggest the Brown Aveda Institute. They are wonderful and a few of my friends have graduated as cosmetologists and they said it was wonderful there. They got placed in a salon here called Ladies and Gentlemen. They do good hair just to let you know! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama 61 months ago	i am 16 when wanted to become AN hairstylist iwas 10 i think. i dont know its just a fun thng to do. what about u - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama 61 months ago	Host said: How did you get your start doing hairstylist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular educational background? i got my start on doing hair when i livedin village called thomasville. people teir wanted t their hair did and that was the only way i made money. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (5) Reply - Report abuse
brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama 61 months ago	I tink its fun to become an hairstylist - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama 61 months ago	i know i would never want a person 2 mess my hair up i would be pissed - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Bethany in El Cajon, California 59 months ago	Is anyone going to answer this seriously? To be a successful stylist, here's what I've learned so far: 1) Finish Cosmetology school and get your license 2) Get as much salon experience as you can while in school 3. Never stop learning. Take as many classes and go to as many shows as you can! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (11) / No Reply - Report abuse
Jennifer in Anchorage, Alaska 57 months ago	sharion said: I was horrified when I read the grammer used. There is nothing worse than a stylist who slaughters the English language. That was the funniest thing I've read in a long time! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
john in Andover, Massachusetts 56 months ago	looking for work in hair salon - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Janna in Calmar, Alberta 54 months ago	SHA-QUANNA HADNOTT in Middletown, Illinois said: DID IT TAKES ALOT IF STEPS WHEN DOING THIS TYPE OF THING I I THINK THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOPR ME AT THE AGE OF 15 SO DO YOU KNOW SOME CLEAR TIPS WHILE BEING YOUNG AND WANTING TO BE A HAIRSTYLIST HOW OLD WERE YOPU WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED THINKING ABOUT WANTING TO BE A HAIRSTYLIST? I was 6 years old, when I wanted to be a hairstylist! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
kaitlynn conley in Perryville, Missouri 54 months ago	I want to become a hairstylist, but my mom wants me to become a doctor. I am not sure of what to do. I love cosmetology, but if my mom finds out I am not going to college than she is going to be pissed. If anybody has advice please send. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Gavin in Brampton, Ontario 54 months ago	All that you should be concerned with is what you enjoy doing. Focus your energy in hair and you will succeed. I went down to the dreaded path of being put down by others over the thought of getting into the profession but now can honestly say that I am glad, happy, and enjoying my career. The worst thing to do when your older is to look back at your life and feel that you could have achieved more in your life. Go for the gold...rise up and see that rainbow that awaits you!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Breann Daigle in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 54 months ago	I would like to know what i need to go to Aveda Institute. I want to know what it's like and what to expect. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
Jules in Longmont, Colorado 53 months ago	kaitlynn conley in Perryville, Missouri said: I want to become a hairstylist, but my mom wants me to become a doctor. I am not sure of what to do. I love cosmetology, but if my mom finds out I am not going to college than she is going to be pissed. If anybody has advice please send. Your mom is not going to be the only one putting you down. I am a cosmetologist and it is a constant struggle to justify my education and carreer. My personal plan was to go to Beauty School so I could have an actual career through college instead of just a "job". I always say I am a "PHD" - Professional Hair Dresser that is. ;) - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
Alina Nechilciuc in United Kingdom 51 months ago	britttany pierson in Opp, Alabama said: i would reallly like to know how toget started to become a hairstylist.[/QUOT hello my name si Alina and I am from romania and I was in a school in romania learning hairstayl but it wasent very good.I must say that I did study ther for 1 year but I dident learn nothing.I dont now how to do a hair cut.And I whit really like to learn more and to by abel to do whatever hair cut I want,and to by able to use my imagination. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Laketha in Mc Intosh, Alabama 51 months ago	Host said: How did you get your start doing hairstylist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular educational background?[/QUO yes i do a little - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Kama Wilson in Daleville, Indiana 45 months ago	i was wondering a a stylist can i work in a baber shop i was told i could if the baber shop if they got a salon license - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Hoshalah 44 months ago	Aveda institute is one of the best hair schools. They teach you the best way to go about anything concerning hair and they don't tolerate any crap. You must maintain a C average. All you have to do is contact someone at the school and set up an appointment. If you really want it you would make it happen. Goodluck - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Carolyn in Winter Haven, Florida 44 months ago	Don't listen 2 them I was 15 when I started doing my mothers friends hair. You can start making money as soon as you learn your first hair style. Example you meet a friend who needs highlights go and learn how to do them and practice on her hair if she lets you. Majority Of Hairstylist start off this way , at least the ones who love to do hair. You sound like your excited about starting a career in styling, So your best bet is to start now the better you get the closer you are to charging. Now, in my community we call this bootleg, Trust this you will develope clientelle , Which is what salons will demand when you job search anyway. Get an Internship at a salon, Maybe youve gone to the same salon for a long time, ask them if you can intern on lower pay, call your local offices to help your employer find forms, laws, etc for interns.This will be the best way to earn while you learn thats what Im doing I love it Love it. Not your cup of tea? You can totally get started through your high school. Go to your guidance counselor and ask about any intership programs or continuing education programs offered in your area . Ask Him/Her if Hairstyling is availible for any Pre graduate students or post grad . I started at precisely at your age and you know what, never amounted because I didnt take myself seriously Even though I had Bought a day planner cause my client list was growing. I stumbled upon that same Burgundy and black day planner, contact lists and old appointments. Finding the planner made me realize I had something even back then at 15, Im 26 now. So with a YOU GO GIRL, I bid you fair well and go full speed ahead Because when your done with all these educational programs posted here the only thing that can stop you from getting started is bad customer service and these posters advice Clientele is the name of the game because you can almost always bootleg Right. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
lezly in Cape Coral, Florida 44 months ago	i'm 13 and i want to bcome a hairstylist i'm doing this math project and we had to find a job that we would want to do that involved with math and i chose hairstyling because you get to be creative and express yourself and you can even do your own hair. i started thinking about becoming a hairstylist when i was like 9 bcuz i thought it was really cool and i always wanted to do something with my hair. i also want to be a cosmetologist because you get to do your make up and make yourself look good and hott. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Maggie in Hemet, California 37 months ago	kaitlynn conley in Perryville, Missouri said: I want to become a hairstylist, but my mom wants me to become a doctor. I am not sure of what to do. I love cosmetology, but if my mom finds out I am not going to college than she is going to be pissed. If anybody has advice please send. hello, im maggie i was in the sames shoes as you my mom is an RN and she wanted me to do the same but I always love anything that had to do with hair. SO after high school my mom got me some colleges to do the Nursing course and I didnt reach all the way to become an RN but got close but I wasnt happy.I believe you have to enjoy what you do or else why do it so then I quit because I wanted to be happy so at 25 I started school for cosmetology I graduated and pass state board the first try really nerveracking but I did it so I wish you luck and do what makes you happy talk to your parents hopefully they understand at the end they supported me. best of luck Maggie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
letama52 in Harrisville, Rhode Island 36 months ago	sharion said: I was horrified when I read the grammer used. There is nothing worse than a stylist who slaughters the English language. I agree They need to attend grammer school - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Cami in Boise, Idaho 36 months ago	I have a family friend who owns her own salon in Boise, Idaho. She said that I could intern with her for 2 years and get my license. Is this true? I couldn't find regulations to getting my license through internship online. Anyone who has insight to this, please let me know!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Linda Wiener in Byron Center, Michigan 36 months ago	I graduated from chic university a Regis school and got a job at Regis salon in the mall. I graduated with top honors and passed the boards right away. They have a sixty day policy at regis salon that you have to be able to do the work in the salon. I was let go at sixty days because I had a few complaints from some women clients about cut and color. I have trouble with the trendy cuts and color. This really took my confidence away and I don't know if I want to ttempt doing hair again. School cost me ten thousand dollars. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
SusiQ in Englewood, Colorado 36 months ago	letama52 in Harrisville, Rhode Island said: I agree They need to attend grammer school By the way it's grammar not grammer..... ;-) - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
pinkfusion in California 36 months ago	brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama said: i got my start on doing hair when i livedin village called thomasville. people teir wanted t their hair did and that was the only way i made money. They wanted their hair did? That actually has a cute ring to it. ;) I have been doing my own hair for a long time and I decided in my late 20s to finally go to beauty school. I never made a lot of money doing hair, but I am still thankful that I went to beauty school when I did. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Steven Reid-Dobson in Leeds, United Kingdom 31 months ago	I'm British and I'm planning on moving to Michigan late 2010. I've been hairdressing for 6 years and have won awards. How do I get my licence to work as a stylist in the US? Help would be really appreciated!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
carolyn. in Winter Haven, Florida 31 months ago	call'em they'll answer all your quesions about moving with a cosmo license www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/index.html - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Nikki in Asheville, North Carolina 15 months ago	I am 31 years old and I am going to shcool for cosmeotology. I wanted to know what I could do, being that I'm just starting out. I have not found a lot of people who will let me do thier hair so I have decided to work on my mannequin until then.I love hair tutorials in any way that I can get them. Do you think that I am to old to start a career this way. I have big aspirations but the thought of my age get's in my way. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
letama52 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island 15 months ago	There is no way you are too old to start a career in Hairdressing. I see old ladies at the supply store who still work as a hairdresser. Some may even be semi-retired. Advertise in your local newspaper or go on Craigslist in your area and let people know you are in need of subjects for practice. You may get a response that way. Offer free services or charge minimum. There are alot of shut-ins that would also appreciate your services. Good-Luck - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse

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