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Do you have any advice on being a hair stylist?

I want to learn more about being a hair stylist because I love to do hair.
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Thank you comment icon Have you considered going to a school that will provide you more opportunities to figure it out, like Aveda? I also think some hair salons are willing to hire apprentices to teach them. It may be worth visiting some in your area and asking them. Angela Runko
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Karmynn’s Answer

I agree Avada is a great place to start. That is where I started. It gave me a beautiful foundation and a level of professionalism that is unmatched by other professionals. It also helps you to get past some of the caddiness that comes with the industry. Or even finding a high end professional salon that provides training and support as you are going to a local school to assist at, that would provide you with a job after you graduate. 😉
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MayCee’s Answer

Id recommend figuring out what kind of hairstyling you want to do. Is it more editorial? or more everyday, like blowouts? Definitely experiment with that to figure out what you like more
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Thank you comment icon Braids and twist for right now and blowouts silk presses and more etc in the future Isyss
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Julie’s Answer

Hi there--my sister is a colorist, and owns a salon with 3 partners. Here is her advice about getting started:

"The best way is to get a part-time job in a salon. Working in a salon is a front-row seat to see what colorists and stylists do, how they interact with clients, and everything that goes into making a salon run (so much laundry!!). It's the best way to learn more about what being a stylist is like."

If you love what you experience, she says you'll need to go to cosmetology school and get a license. Some schools are better than others, so go to the best one you can afford.

Lastly, she recommends advanced training in a really good salon once you have your license. You'll learn the basics in school, but the advanced salon training is where you'll learn your craft, particularly if you choose a salon that specializes in the techniques you are most interested in. My sister only does color, so she went to a salon that was known for that.

Good luck!
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