Cosmetologists out there!

Aug 22, 2013

Jaden C.

I know this isn't really a beauty question but I also know I wouldn't get opinions if I posted it else where. For all you cosmetologists: I am thinking about going to college for that. Would it be a good choice? Is it a good job? It's the only thing I'm good at.

Aug 22, 2013

Elana S.

I'm not a cosmetologist, but I am in the same boat as you.

I'm 16 and have very few useful talents (I don't want to become a professional guitarist, and roller derby is HARDLY a good occupation!) and I've always had a passion for makeup artistry, especially theatrical makeup.

If you have a passion for it and love it, I'd say go for it! The best job you can get is one that doesn't feel like a job and is realy close to your heart.

As of if its a good job, it depends on where you want to go with it. If you're just going to get your general cosmetology then get a job at a salon/beauty counter you'll live a mediocore average-american life. But if you are more into theatrics (like me!) or if you want to strive for more, being a celebrity makeup artist or a job in the entertainment industry you'll live a much more interesting, more luxurious life.

Of course, that comes with a price. You could be doing freelance work for a long time, and sometimes finding work (or makeup "gigs" as they call them) can be as hard as well getting gigs in the music business!

I know this is long and I apologize, but lastly, as cheesy as this may sound follow your heart. If you wanna be a cosmetologist because you love it go for it!

Aug 22, 2013

Elana S.

Sorry, one last thing.

My mom runs a theatre company so I've been the head of makeup artistry for 4 years. When I'm applying for jobs in the future this will help me sooo much! So try to get as much experience as you can

Aug 22, 2013

Tessandra R.

I'm not a cosmetologist either, but it depends on where you are. I say if you love it, go for it! But at the same time, be a little bit careful because a lot of cosmetologists don't make an incredible amount of money. So go for what you love to do! Just be a little bit practical about every aspect :) I don't want to sound all practical, and bleh about you getting your dream job, I just want you to know everything :) I hope everything goes great for you! :)

Aug 27, 2013

Danielle B.

I am a cosmetologist. I recently started working in a hair salon. I love what I do, but it is not easy. If you are wanting to do it because you think it would be a fun simple job, you'll find out wrong. I obviously think it is a good choice however, it's just more work than what people think it is. You definitely are going to struggle at first because you don't come straight out of school knowing and being perfect at everything. And no a lot of hairdresser aren't raking in the cash, but it is a secure job. Not everyone can do it because you have to go to school and most states require you to he licensed. If you do decide to do it and you do hair, you'll find out there are several different kinds of salons. There is booth rent which requires you to also have a manager's license in Ohio where I live, there is comission, and then there are places like where I work that give you a base pay and give you the chance to make comission.

When you start out, work somewhere that is going to give you a base pay. Great Clips, Regis owned salons: Smart Style, Fiesta, Saturdays, Regis, and about a ton more big salon chains. They all give you base pay so that even if you don't have a bunch of clients and don't get to do a lot of hair for a while when you start you will still get paid. I'm not super sure how Great Clips works but I know they give you base pay, and they might also allow you to make comission. I work at Smart Style, those salons in walmart, they are owned by Regis. Regis gives you a base pay or comission(a percent of what you sell/services you do) which ever is more is what you get paid. It is best to start this way so that you can still earn a paycheck while you are working on building your clientele. And if you like it, stay. If not you can do booth rent after you get some clients.

Nov 9, 2013

Jillian F.

That what Sharon A and Sarah P and Danielle B said to about. Is it a good job? It's the only thing. I'm god at it then

Nov 14, 2013

Audra B.

You can make money on the side by offering your services during peak wedding season (june) maybe even do some small parties where you teach girls how to apply makeup kind of like pure romance, make name cards and pass them out to everyone and always look to impress. people will come up to you and comment on your makeup that way then you just hand them a card and boom, you have business. its a good thing to do while you are getting your start in a salon or something like that. but don't think that you have to go to school for it. many makeu artists are self taught and school is soooo expensive. I would suggest getting a portfolio together, start a youtube channel, gt your name out there where you can and apply at a makeup counter at a dept store. they don't require license and the pay is better once you get your foot in the door.