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    Posted: February 16 2007 at 9:47pm
I'm considering professional training/certification for hair cutting and possibly also hair color down the road. I'd like advice/suggestions on which "beauty schools" to check out in the CT or NY areas (in the US of A, in case that's not obvious). I want a high quality institution that's serious & cutting edge (pardon the pun). Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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Originally posted by sofine sofine wrote:

I'm considering professional training/certification for hair cutting and possibly also hair color down the road. I'd like advice/suggestions on which "beauty schools" to check out in the CT or NY areas (in the US of A, in case that's not obvious). I want a high quality institution that's serious & cutting edge (pardon the pun). Any input would be greatly appreciated!
 
GO FOR IT! If you have the passion and desire to want to do this as a career you will make a great HairStylist. It's instantly rewarding however you do have your bad days just like any other job....it will get to you. First of all not every person is going to get up out of your chair happy it's just not possible....you won't satisfy everyone. You'll also have your color disasters it happens to everyone. Educate yourself in Beauty School then after you graduate always keep an open mind and look to continue your education with continuing education classes for cutting, styling, updos, braiding, hair extensions, etc. The more diverse you are the more opportunity to make money you have. You hafta enjoy all aspects of being a HairStylist especially cutting the hair as it's cutting the hair that creates the foundation for the overall look....if the cuts not there the hair is not going to look right and the client won't be able to duplicate the look at home.
 
In Beauty School you need to goto a school that has a diverse clientel....people of different enthicities....black, white, asian, etc because their hair types are different. Look for the school clinics to be busy and not just with wash and sets and perms....you want a school that does alot of cutting, coloring, etc. The school I went to once a week had a master colorist who helped the students perform 2, 3 and 4 color processes on clients as well as cut them and give them complete makeovers. It was really amazing and educational and definately prepared me more for the salon floor than I've seen alot of other school graduates. Where in NY are you looking? Maybe I can help you find a school. Would you re-locate?
 
Bottom line like I said is if you want to do it as a career and have a passion for it it's instantly rewarding and you will do well in it but if you have no interest in it and just want to do it because you think it'd be fun then it's probably not the career for you. Visit some schools, their clinics, talk to the teachers, school director, etc. If they don't allow you to do that then I'd automatically rule that school out.
 
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Thanks for the advice! Relocation is not out of the question, but I'd like to find a school in Connecticut or maybe Manhattan. Did you train in these areas? Or, did you have some recommendations elsewhere?
Again, appreciate the info!
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