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Am I too ugly to become a hairstylist

Hi I know this post is a bit old but I think its an important topic ... p>

While there are some of us that would go to a stylist regardless of how they look, if you want to ...

Too old for beauty school?

great posts. beauty school, for me, was a lot more difficult in terms of environment than passing my state board.

i had my group of friends and that was it. we were all ...

Cosmetology Refresher courses

Heres the reg 'laquitta' so you can read it for yourself... or not.

The following shall constitute substantially equivalent licensure and qualifications for applicants for ...

Cosmetology Refresher courses

Did you even look at the website for Colorado? I'm amazed that people will insist that they are right when they have no idea what the regs are for that state. I actually went and ...

Cosmetology Refresher courses

the above is incorrect. PLEASE contact the CO board and ask

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 pass your state board.

I want to go to cosmetology school...

NKN I say if you want to, then do it. Just know what you are getting into. I see people post on here how much money they are making etc etc and I hope that doesnt mislead anyone ...

Relocating Student... Texas to Colorado... Should I get certified before or after I move?

This is from the CO rules and regs:

The following shall constitute substantially equivalent licensure and qualifications for applicants for licensure by endorsement within ...

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

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 2012.

Quit Job to go to Cosmetology School?

And thats 24K a year.

Quit Job to go to Cosmetology School?

Thats great, but anecdotal. If you look at the salary bar at the top of the hairstylist forums you'll see the average salary for hairstylists... I believe that is based on BLS ...

Quit Job to go to Cosmetology School?

Keep in mind that the people making money as a stylist today are the exception not the rule. Its not impossible, but its not likely that most people entering the field will be ...

am i making the right decision about being a hairstylist?

I see a lot of replies in this thread saying "do what you love" and I agree with that, but when older women/men go into the industry at 40 or 50 plus, it really concerns ...

am i making the right decision about being a hairstylist?

[QUOTE who="Secret Stylist in Scottsdale, Arizona"]I feel 20,000.00 for school is just too much, when I went in 1984 it cost 2,500.00 it took me 5 yrs to pay it off at 50 ...

am i making the right decision about being a hairstylist?

[QUOTE who="liz in Los Angeles, California"]That's it, I'm SOLD!! I was leaning toward Aveda, but as I said before, the tuition was holding me back. After reading your ...

Too old for beauty school?

[QUOTE who="mature lady in Columbia, MD in Columbia, Maryland"]pcantini in Houston, Texas I too graduated from hair school at the age of 55 and I have been working for a ...

I had my first interview today at Sears

Wow, well good luck and enjoy!

Paul Mitchell Vs. Aveda Institute

Correction: Its Milady 2012 (released in 2011)

Paul Mitchell Vs. Aveda Institute

[QUOTE who="baruhl in Orlando, Florida"]Thanks for the posting. I am searching for a school for my daughter. I do not want to take a loan out for $15,000 or more. I ...

Paul Mitchell Vs. Aveda Institute

[QUOTE who="jiza in buckingham, Pennsylvania"]I am begging you to get the milady book . its on www.amazon.com
the only thing you will learn at that institute and ...

COSMETOLOGY Refresher Courses in Orange County CA

[QUOTE who="Christine in Los Angeles, California"]Melanie, there is a kit company (Western) across from State Board in Glendale where you can rent a State Board Kit & ...

First time paralegal

have fun (sorry, but i mean that kinda sarcastically)

actually, I should be asking how its going!

Quit Job to go to Cosmetology School?

[QUOTE who="lorrib9 in Benton, Arkansas"]i am 45 and i want to quit my job and go back to school full time I am so sick of the rut I am in. There has to be more to my life ...

The Truths of Cosmetology

I'd say your personality is the most important. To be honest, unless you open your own salon and get to pick and choose clientele, its not really a "creative" position ...

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

[QUOTE who="Shannon Cardenas in Temecula, California"]Thanks for your help, I pretty sure I'm going to try to work an
Internship at a salon. I'm also going to order ...

Excutive Managers

Why not just post your comments here?

Sears Pay For Sales Associates

[QUOTE who="appliance and electronics manager in hoffman, Illinois"]We could get paid a lot better, I agree. The truth is, the
economy sucks and jobs are scarce ...

I had my first interview today at Sears

Seriously? Three interviews for a cashier position??

Too old for beauty school?

Bev, cosmetology is "everything". Congrats on your decision to enroll. :)

Too old for beauty school?

Well they apparently don't agree with you! I always have a great day. ;)

Too old for beauty school?

No one cares, Tanya. And you seem to be in the minority here, in case you haven't noticed lol. God forbid someone makes a comment that YOU "doesn't" agree with.

COSMETOLOGY Refresher Courses in Orange County CA

bumping this

I just found out that Marinello does not.

I am advertising for a model, but I am still hoping to find a brush up course.

what are a good pair of shears

I've found the best prices on ebay also. You might want to look into Joewells. Excellent shears in all price ranges.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38 ...

How long does the cosmo exam last in CA and what is the Burbank addy?

Its not on the state board website and I thought it took us all day for the exam.

commision and rental stylists..

Hi Brenda, are you still looking for stylists? I need to take my state board again and am looking for a progressive salon to rent from. Your place looks gorgeous.

Your Appearance and Success in the Industry

I just wanted to hear what people have to say on this subject. There are comments in different threads about it, but I am wondering how much you think someones appearance factors ...

how do I get my hair to look like this

You need it textured, or at least some of the weight out of it with thinning shears.

If you want a style like that to last all day you really can't go with something softer ...

Too old for beauty school?

[QUOTE who="pearlyred in Houston, Texas"]The economy is not hurting the hair industry much. Yes, some people are doing their own hair but where I work it isn't hurting us ...

Too old for beauty school?

[QUOTE who="Jessie in Ottawa, Ontario"]The best thing you can do for security art your age, is get computer skills ,you won't regret it. What ever else you do,is your ...

Starting out...

[QUOTE who="brittany pierson in Jasper, Alabama"]i got my start on doing hair when i livedin village called thomasville. people teir wanted t their hair did and that was ...

Can you work as a hairstylist with a barber license?

[QUOTE who="mbaby1212 in Honolulu, Hawaii"]Also can ou rent a booth in a salon after graduating from beauty schol?[/QUOTE]

You can work anywhere with a barber ...

Beauty school or Nursing school?

One thing I have noticed in reading threads concerning different careers is that everyone has at least some negative comments about each. I have a semester of Paralegal training ...

Don't waste your money and time on Accounting Clerk Certificate.

"over the last 10 years" should have read "for 10 years"

Don't waste your money and time on Accounting Clerk Certificate.

I have worked as an accounting clerk, then an office manager (AR, AP, Payroll), then an accounting clerk again over the last 10 years and it has been VERY difficult for me to find ...

How does everyone feel about these foreign trained nurses coming to the US?

I think the problem is also other cultures coming here and not assimilating. They bring their social and cultural customs here with little to no regard for what is established here ...

HELP! Does anyone have any information about the National Cosmetology Written exam??

[QUOTE who="Andreea in Palm Springs, California"]Hi How was tht practical test?
I have my exam in 2 weeks. Can anyone help,
which book have you prepared on ...

felony........

Well, at least I have ONE thing I can thank Bill Clinton for.

This is a frightening thread.

How does everyone feel about these foreign trained nurses coming to the US?

I tried to post a response but it never went up.

Lets just say I agree with panthera and Mary

Hair Extensions

There is WAY too much advertising on this thread!

Does anyone know what schools teach extensions as continuing education? Not mfg education, but and actual school? I want to ...

how much do hairstylist get paid?

[QUOTE who="jenROCKShair"]ive been a stylist for 18 years ... 19 in august. i love what i do, but until you establish a client base it is not lucrative. i make great ...