With the state of the global economy, many people are starting either a side hustle or finding a new profession. Are you tired of doing all your friends' hair for free? Perhaps you could become a part-time or even full-time hair stylist.I spoke to stylist PrettyDimples from YouTube to get you some advice on how you can get your money-making hairstyling on in a professional and legit way.
Q. How can I choose a good cosmetology school?
A. Do your research. Just because it has a big name such as Dudley or Paul Mitchell does not mean you will learn. Find out a school that focus on state board regulations and help you to get your license.
Q. Where can I find a good course to be trained to do natural hair?
A. Unfortunately there are not a lot of natural hair classes or courses (that I know about). You will have to do your own research like YouTube or Google and find out different techniques others have tried.
*KiK Tip*
There are lots of tutorial DVD's like Braids by Breslin that you can use learn how to create braids and natural hairstyles.
Q. What kind of certification will I need?
A. You need to be certified as a hair designer or a cosmetologist and you will get your license after you pass state board exam.
Q. Are there any rules about doing hair at home? What legal certification do I need?
A. There are regulations as far as doing hair in your own home. It depends on the state in which you live and you will have to research your state law.
Q. Is there money in doing natural hair only?A. I think there can be money in doing natural hair only but you have to promote yourself. Natural hair is just starting to be big and depending on where you live it can be big. Nowadays, people are starting to cut back and in my opinion natural hair is work so I charge for my work but some may not want to pay. But if you promote yourself well you can make it happen.
Q. Is it best to do both relaxed and natural?
A. I like to do all fields of hair, white, black, Spanish, natural or relaxed because it expands your knowledge an lets you out of the box of just one field.
Q. Any tips on finding a job or a work station in a salon?
A. Most salons will pretty much hire you if you have your license. There is no resume needed or even experience. A tip would be to go somewhere where they have a high volume of walk-in clients so you can get your feet wet.
Are you ready to get your side hustle on? Start with evening classes to get your training. There little you can't do with determination and drive!
Keep It Kinky!