What are some hair classes I can attend for professionals?

Hi, I am a licensed cosmetologist and I love your site! Basically I am

sick of shampooing! Ive had my license for about 3 years now and I just cant

seem to move up. I practice on my family members from time to time but I feel

like Im not getting anywhere in the salon. I need a break! Please help I love

hair its my passion and I realize now that i need to start goin to classes but

the salon I work at does not offer any! can you please let me know about any

classes or academies I can go to. I know Im goin to be great I just have to get

my shot!

Thank you!

Answer:

Hi Jackie,

Thank you for your e-mail. I am totally blown away by your determination. If I were your employer or better yet, your mentor, I would make you manager or something more. Your enthusiasm is astonishing, your confidence is superb. YOU GO GIRL!

Some times we stylist need to take drastic measures. Your reputation as a stylist will always be on the line (you can’t please everyone) remember that. What you can do is… be confident and secure about your capacity to deliver.

Different strokes for different folks is the most absolute truth when it comes to hair. When I first started, I was treated like s#$@, and that was in my own fathers salon!

The old Beauticians did not like the fact that I was ambitious and talented. But I persevered.

It wasn’t easy, so I grew a thick skin and a tough attitude. I was determined to prove to everybody; including me that I had what it takes to be the best. I educated my self in every thing that had to do with hair. I practiced on everybody that would let me, and I did not protest when they asked me to help whether it was sweep or wash. I paid my dues. We all have to!

Work hard, take pictures of your work (before and after). Educate your self and learn all you can about your trade. Be the best you can be and you will see you dreams come true. This is good advice no matter what your goals are or what business you are in.

Check out the sitemap in this web-site and read the article in the hair cut section (you’ll get good advice), you should also read the article in the hair style and hair salon section.

These articles come from much experience and tears of trials.

I wish you the very best Jackie, and I know that greatness is at your front door…Let me know how you do, I like good news and I am sure that you will give me just that.

PS.

If I were you, I would go and interview other employers, that’s right dam it: go and find someone that will give you the opportunity to manifest yourself. Ask your faithful clients and friends to serve as models and fans of your work. Make it happen! Even if you have to fake it till you make it. If you truly love what you do… many will follow.