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Cosmetology School Opinions
I'm considering cosmetology school, mostly because aside from it being something that I've always been interested in (hair mostly), it seems like a better job market than journalism, which is what I'm planning on going to college part time for. What are your opinions? Do the numbers lie about the job market being good for hair stylists/cosmetologists? Did you go to a school and then not find work after? (Most work is probably in places like supercuts etc?) Also, what are your opinions on big name schools (Paul Mitchell, Aveda etc), vs smaller vocational schools? Same education? Different outcome? Are you just paying extra so you can be a "name dropper"? I'm mostly worried about putting money towards an education and not having anything to show for it. And cosmetology was always my backup plan. Jun 06 13 07:14 pm Link Most of them are 13K a year..that's a bit overpriced in my opinion.. Maybe consider taking a Make Up workshop first..they run around 500 to 800 dlls..learn and see how much do you like it and if you are able to get clients and see how much money are you able to make.. Jun 06 13 07:23 pm Link Oscar Partida wrote: I'm looking to get into cutting and coloring hair. Makeup on other people isn't really my high point. Jun 06 13 07:27 pm Link Venessa M Baez wrote: Venessa believe you realize most likely need to be licensed to do this… Jun 07 13 05:24 am Link Hello, I am a recent cosmetology school grad (california) I went to a smaller community college that has a stellar reputation in my area as being one of the top in the region and has been nationally recognized. I spent about 5k including tuition, kit, extras for projects etc. What I'm trying to say is the name isnt as important as what you learn while you are there and the caliber of teachers you have. All my teachers for "on the floor" are all still working in salons so you get vital info of trends and what to really expect. About the job market, I've noticed a lot of salons have gone to booth rent, which when you are fresh out of school with no steady clientele, probably wont go well. But I assume if they like you you could work out a commision position that would lead to booth rent when you do have steady clients rolling in. One thing that was drilled into us at my school is that this is a career you will build over time and that you are essentially creating your own job. I would say visit salons in your area and ask the stylists where they went to school. You will start to hear the same names over and over and then it will be up to you to research. Also check your state barbering and cosmetology board for the pass and fail rates of all the schools in your area, I'm not sure if all states have to print it but I know california has an exstensive list and some of the big name schools don't fair as well as the smaller ones Also if you are going to drop a large amount of money please visit the school first and look past the sales pitch... look if its clean, are their clients receiving services, do the students look happy or miserable Wow this is longer than I thought it would be I wish you the best of luck in your search and future career! Jun 07 13 03:26 pm Link |
