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StylingArabella 
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 Posted: May 21 2011 at 9:59pm |
Some other stylists may not agree with me, but I say go to the cheapest and quickest shool you can find! You should listen up about what they say about cuts and color, however most of the stuff goes out the door once you're done. You will probably be required to do 1500 hours....1300 of that will be rolling and fingerwaving maniquine heads. About 98% of what you'll be actually doing once you're in the work force you will learn on your own or from other stylist. They won't teach you about weaving, braiding, or getting the "finished" look on African American hair.
I would also STRONGLY suggest talking to stylists in your area. Ask them about booth rent, getting clientel, taxes, and what they DON'T like about the business. Then make the decision after researching. I have seen too many stylist spend 18 months..$20,000 and then not make it cause they don't have that "hustling" mentality or not enough clientle so they can't pay the $500 rent. Not trying to tell you not to do it of course follow your dreams, but I really think you should look at all sides. I wish you the best in what you decide.
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Divalicious1
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Posted: May 21 2011 at 10:20pm |
Let me tell you, if hair is your PASSION please go. Not only go to a cosmetology school, go to a good one. When you do hair out of your house you are limiting yourself as to how much you can charge. You may only do weaves, but do you know about the PH of hair? the health of hair? how different types of hair respond to heat? there is so much you can learn just by going to school. IA with those that said only go if it's your passion, but also understand that its a TRADE that is damn near recession proof. Also, this career field can lead to other paths such as an educator, or even a representative for a major beauty corporation like Soft Sheen Carson for instance. I was doing hair out of my living room for years, charging $80-$100 for a weave, but i currently go to a paul mitchell school, and already my "stock" has gone up. People find out what school I go to and they are ready to hire me. Its like going to an IVY league school as opposed to a community college. If you go to a cheaper school, all they are doing is preparing you for the state board, and 90% of the stuff needed for state board is out dated and things you will most likely not do in real life In a Paul Mitchell school, Toni & Guy, or Aveda, they are teaching you todays trends and encouraging to go beyond the norm. Not only that, the additional classes I am taking certify me NOW for certain methods. For example I am certified to do keratin bonds (fusion), beading and weft beading extension techniques (what the white girls use) and I charge $1100 for a full head of keratin bonds. So why would you want to get stuck doing $100 weaves when you can do one head for $1100?? Just my opinion, Sorry so long. HTH
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Posted: May 21 2011 at 10:44pm |
 Divalicious1 wrote:
Let me tell you, if hair is your PASSION please go. Not only go to a cosmetology school, go to a good one. When you do hair out of your house you are limiting yourself as to how much you can charge. You may only do weaves, but do you know about the PH of hair? the health of hair? how different types of hair respond to heat? there is so much you can learn just by going to school. IA with those that said only go if it's your passion, but also understand that its a TRADE that is damn near recession proof. Also, this career field can lead to other paths such as an educator, or even a representative for a major beauty corporation like Soft Sheen Carson for instance. I was doing hair out of my living room for years, charging $80-$100 for a weave, but i currently go to a paul mitchell school, and already my "stock" has gone up. People find out what school I go to and they are ready to hire me. Its like going to an IVY league school as opposed to a community college. If you go to a cheaper school, all they are doing is preparing you for the state board, and 90% of the stuff needed for state board is out dated and things you will most likely not do in real life In a Paul Mitchell school, Toni & Guy, or Aveda, they are teaching you todays trends and encouraging to go beyond the norm. Not only that, the additional classes I am taking certify me NOW for certain methods. For example I am certified to do keratin bonds (fusion), beading and weft beading extension techniques (what the white girls use) and I charge $1100 for a full head of keratin bonds. So why would you want to get stuck doing $100 weaves when you can do one head for $1100?? Just my opinion, Sorry so long. HTH |
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WestcoastKiid
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Posted: May 21 2011 at 11:53pm |
Well I do have a back up plan. When I got into my Senior year in HS I enrolled in a medical assistant program(I get HS and college credit) which allowed me to get my certification in that field , and this semester I am in the medical billing and coding.And my reasons for helping my mother many words cant describe what she has been thru(developed a illness from her job,they wont/haven't payed for her disability etc) And she is my motivation got her bachelors degree during the time of her illness also she's a single parent with a full-time job.I'm graduating in two weeks from the program and from High school and trust me I am highly motivated (and proactive with this medical education) also have the heart of a lion, I can make ya'll. But the back up was formed because I knew doing hair was what I loved to do. BUT I forgot to say my grandmother wanted me to go to a good school (we talked today again) Oh and where I live all we have is Marinellos (  place is costly for no reason and the 2 schools i visited were trash literally) About reasearch Mr.Paul Mitchell 
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csungrl09
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Posted: May 22 2011 at 12:33am |
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I am on my way to cosmetology school as soon as I graduate from college (one &a half years to go!!!!). I find it easier to please everyone if I do both & it never hurts to have more than one area of expertise. It looks great on resumes and you will ALWAYS have work! go for it girl!
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Posted: May 22 2011 at 11:11am |
mizzsandra00 wrote:
Divalicious1 wrote:
Let me tell you, if hair is your PASSION please go. Not only go to a cosmetology school, go to a good one. When you do hair out of your house you are limiting yourself as to how much you can charge. You may only do weaves, but do you know about the PH of hair? the health of hair? how different types of hair respond to heat? there is so much you can learn just by going to school. IA with those that said only go if it's your passion, but also understand that its a TRADE that is damn near recession proof. Also, this career field can lead to other paths such as an educator, or even a representative for a major beauty corporation like Soft Sheen Carson for instance. I was doing hair out of my living room for years, charging $80-$100 for a weave, but i currently go to a paul mitchell school, and already my "stock" has gone up. People find out what school I go to and they are ready to hire me. Its like going to an IVY league school as opposed to a community college. If you go to a cheaper school, all they are doing is preparing you for the state board, and 90% of the stuff needed for state board is out dated and things you will most likely not do in real life In a Paul Mitchell school, Toni & Guy, or Aveda, they are teaching you todays trends and encouraging to go beyond the norm. Not only that, the additional classes I am taking certify me NOW for certain methods. For example I am certified to do keratin bonds (fusion), beading and weft beading extension techniques (what the white girls use) and I charge $1100 for a full head of keratin bonds. So why would you want to get stuck doing $100 weaves when you can do one head for $1100?? Just my opinion, Sorry so long. HTH |
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WestcoastKiid
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Posted: May 23 2011 at 12:14am |
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There's a Paul Mitchell only 30 mins away from my house. @Divalicious1 , you learn about make-up also too? And with the Keratin Bonds classes was that at the school?
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Divalicious1
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Posted: May 23 2011 at 5:47pm |
Yes we have q makeup speciality class one a week. They teach you basics, like 5 minute makeup, smokey eye etc. If you want a full makeup education, you would probably be better off taking certification classes else where. For instance I'm in jersey and all the good Artists and makeup schools are 20 min away in new York, so I often find that I can take a weekend class or specialty course. Remember what u invest in this business will determine what you get back.. The class I took was a specialty class where the company came to our school and taught us as well as certified us in about 6 hours. We has to pay extra. But it was so worth it!! Thanks for asking though...please feel free to ask me anything. 
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Alexis303
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Posted: May 23 2011 at 6:39pm |
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I see both points about cosmetology schools, but I would be more inclined to go to the best school. If you are near a Paul Mitchell in particular, that is where I would go. They have one of the best reputations for hair schools and really they are not that expensive when you think of it as an investment in your career. You can go to a cheaper school as well. Just make sure that you have plans for further training or apprenticeship out of school (will need that even if you go to PM though).
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WestcoastKiid
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Posted: May 23 2011 at 8:24pm |
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Yeah, I'm glad to be getting all this information. My grandmother's main
point was that if I do go, go to the best school. I do see how places
like Marinello's just train you for the State Test and your not REALLY
learning the new things out there such as the Fusion Bonds or any other
techniques.I'm currently looking at if their are any seminars during the
summer in California.
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