Do it Up in Hairstyling School
When reality TV hit the land of hair, Jonathan Antin, owner of two prestigious salons in LA, portrayed the trials and victories of a hairdresser on Bravo's Blow Out. On the show, Jonathan discusses the woes of finding the right hairdresser and the greater challenge of exercising perfect hairstyling technique. Sometimes charging $500 or more for a hairstyle, Blow Out demonstrates the lengths a customer will go to achieve great hair, and the importance of hairstyling school for an aspiring beautician.
Hairstyling Tip #1: Get Scissor Skills
Most high-end salons require an associate's degree from a hairstyling school before they'll put you behind a chair. In addition, many stylists observe, assist, and practice on model hair before earning scissor independence. Once this is achieved, stylists learn specific techniques in order to meet a client's requests.
Hairstyling Tip #2: Build a Clientele
After proving perfect styling technique, Jonathan's hairdressers are allowed to take their scissors to work--but only after they have clients willing to pay top dollar. Working your way up into a respected hair salon is competitive. Having the right training and building a base of loyal customers are both essential to your success.
Hairstyling Tip #3: Learn New Styling Trends with an Online Degree
Hairstyles are constantly changing. Fortunately, an online degree gives you access to the most up-to-date trends and cuts. You will also learn health precautions and ways to advise your clients about their hair. While you may not end up on camera, getting your online degree from a cosmetology school will help you land happily behind a chair, scissors in hand.
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Marianne Salina has a B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing and enjoys researching and discussing the myriad of online degree options in her columns.
