And thus ended my very brief foray into hairstyling.
Some cosmetologists perform a wide range of services while others specialize in a specific area.
What Is the Day-to-Day Like for a Cosmetologist?
Rachel Korman, a co-owner of Mane Stay Hair Studio in St. Petersburg, Fla., does a short cut on Robin Switzer.Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder
For this article, well focus on the most common part of cosmetology hair.
To gain insight, I spoke with Jackie Newport, an artist atMain Street Hair Companyin Fairborn, Ohio.
You also have to look the part.
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But while my clients are there, I give them my full attention.
According to Nest.com, the typical tasks for a cosmetologist includehairstyling, cutting, coloring and additional hair treatments.
Hairstylists must also performadministrative tasks and maintain health and safety standards, especially by cleaning tools and workspaces.
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To be a successful hairdresser,you have to be a good listener, Newport explained.
Because hairdressers need to be available when clients are, they often work evenings and weekends.
Difficult clientscan also be challenging, especially when theyre unhappy with their hair through no fault of the stylist.
As in most service jobs, cosmetologists must stay positive and professional with angry clients.
Physically, the job can be demanding.
Chemicals from the shampoos and dyes can also irritate a stylists skin, especially one who has has allergies.
The largest challenge for Newport, however, issocial mediaand the effect that it has on the industry.
In a way, we are sometimes set up for a fail, which can be very discouraging.
For me, thats an honor.
After high school, I entered into cosmetology school, as a trade school, Newport explained.
You have to pass a state board test, which qualifies you as a licensed professional.
Typical programs last from 9 to 24 months and can be completed full- or part-time.
Education requirements vary by state, as does the testing for the license.Testing typically includes written and practical portions.
In Newports state of Ohio, a cosmetologist needs 1,500 hours of education.
Further, every two years Ohio cosmetologists have to renew their licenses, which includes eight hours ofcontinuing education.
My advice for anyone interested in becoming a hairdresser would be not to skip steps, Newport said.
This way, you have someone to look up to and to guide you.
Always be an open book ready to learn because our industry is always changing.
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