Tips For: Surviving Cosmetology School

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1. Great video! Learn what you need to know about the business/marketing yourself during and after beauty school! https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Outta-Beauty-School-Graduate/dp/1530963478
2. Today was day one of cos school for me and I didn't expect anywhere near this much book work. I was so glad you mentioned that because I was thinking maybe it's just me??? hahah
3. There was so much Drama in mine. I like to iron some of my curly blow waves as ironing, blow waving and a combination of both all have different results. Someone who had less industry experience then I did (I have been in the industry since 09 whether it be as a stylist or salon assistant) and some one who was new to the industry walked up to me and said "You know, you shouldn't need to iron it."
   
   We also had two girls almost punch on in my first school (that school was a joke. No teacher for 4 months and most the girls were ratchet as).
   
   My second school had a lady come in. This women had thigh length hair that was also quite dense. She smelled quite horrendous and obviously had some mental issues. My school knew how nice I was so they put me on her. Her hair was really difficult. She sweated so much that I pretended I must have soaked her with the basin. I believe that she appreciated that. The poor women obviously had social issues and the fat that we spoke about KFC the entire time made her day. I was a vegan at the time. I think she gave me the best lesson. Even though she was a difficult client I made her day and that is what matters. She took 3 hours as her hair was long and I was physically having issues with the body odder (though I had a really good poker face). She left feeling beautiful. I suggest that students never pass up that opportunity because it's a great lesson.
   
   That same day I was really ill afterwards. I'm not saying it was that womens fault because I do have digestive issues. But my teacher noticed my work was flat and that I was flat. She she got me to be a hair model for some of the newer students. My class was ahead so a few of us were chosen. The guy who I was given to was a winger. He was the annoying kind of flamboyant gay. The type that exaggerate everything. He wanted my classmate but the teacher wanted to challenge him as my hair was thick with colour damage. So he took me over to the sink. I gave him some suggestions on shampooing. He ignored me, called over his friend and started bitching about his class mate. I of course was annoyed as I was his client. Anyway, he got me over to the chair and started combing me out. His friend came over and they were talking again. Then the guy they were bitching about walked over, apologised and asked if they were cool. The guy who was supposed to be doing my hair said "Yeah, we're cool. But talk to me again and I'll ram a blow dryer down your throat." No joke. He then stormed off leaving me dripping wet. His friend ended up blow drying my hair and apologising. So after that my class mates and I had to report him. We decided we would do it after school. So we went into the laundry to do towels and there he was bitching about the teachers. He said he was going to punch one of them in the face and was basically being a disturbance. So we ended up telling the teachers about the incident. The teacher was like "omg don't tell me" as this was usual behaviour. The next day he was asked to leave as he told the guidance councillor that he was, "going to get my dad to smash your face in". If drama pops up sometimes its best to let the authorities know especially if its going to disrupt your learning.
4. good thing I'm booksmart . that's half the battle.
5. I'm going to Paul Mitchell in February I'll be graduating high school early in December Bc I have enough credits . I'm already starting to study and I plan on buying textbooks so I can be familiar before I go . I had doll heads to practice on too . And I practice on my friends I did two girls hair and makeup for prom
6. thank U for doing this video im gonna start school soon and I wanted to know from a personal experience to school Me on a lil tips of survival! and this happen to be it thanks for keeping it straight and real just like how it is
7. I'm starting cosmetology school on Tuesday. I'm 25 years old and I have a 2 year old daughter. I love your channel. its definitely inspiring and this video was just what I needed to feel more comfortable and excited about this new venture in my life!
8. Anyone, I have a career in graphic design but I'm getting bored. I love doing hair and facials. My family members ask me all the time. Everyone I know always comes to me for advice on there hair and make up. The big bump in the road is I'm a young looking 42 year old. Do you think it's wise to take that leap and get my license?
9. What does cosmetology include?? I want to learn makeup and hair , so should I study cosmetology??
10. I'm 1 week into cosmetology school. How do I start vlogging my experience and getting a audience that will watch?
11. i cant wait to go to beauty school
12. Love this video :) been in school awhile now I have 1200 hrs I need 1600 I'll be done soon ^_- & yes it's a lot of book work and perms & wet sets lol
13. I'm currently attending school for hair and nails. My only complaint so far is that I can see that it doesn't take much to be a teacher, seeing how a few of my instructors are giving out incorrect information which is scary as some of the girls in my classes aren't aware that it's incorrect. But as the student, I feel like I'm crossing a line if I were to correct my instructor, so for now I'm just doing my own thing until I can get back out onto the floor. It's been interesting.
14. Why did you go to cosmetology school twice?
15. im about to start cosmetology school in a few days  and  im really nervous specially about being around other women that like to much drama  and gossip
16. Im thinking of going to cosomotology school but Im so nervous and Im sure Ill get people calling me a queer and what not even though Im straight. I start about a month from now so Im trying to do some research before I start. I have had a slight interest in hair but I have always been a creative type of personality. I play piano and I enjoy doing special effects mask painting. So I think I would love this field. Please some one comment.
17. Hi
18. I am in the process of applying to Aveda Institute and i am very excited
19. hi i am 13 and i love to style hair soon i am going to buy a manikin head
    i am a boy is there boys there? i got bullied soo many times when i try to tell someone.
20. Did you ever get scared about dealing with clients while first starting out in school? That's definitely going to be my biggest obstacle to overcome!