Why are individuals who have bachelor’s and master’s degrees – or people who are all ready in a successful career always coming to me for advice about attending Cosmetology College? I have talked to nurses, successful real estate agents, dance instructors, web designers, sociologists, police officers, flight attendants, construction workers, massage therapists, office managers and even one psychologist! Why? Usually it is because of one of the following reasons:
1. They are bored or run down in their current profession in spite of how successful they are – and want to have a career they believe they will enjoy instead.
2. They want to become salon/spa owners and feel it would be wise to be able to perform cosmetology services themselves.
3. They have been laid-off and are seeking a career where their services will always be in demand.
4. They know someone who is a cosmetologist who is successful, working flexible hours, owns nice things, and loves their career, and they said “Hmmm, if they can do it, why can’t I?”
5. They dreamed of being a cosmetologist from the first time they styled Barbie’s hair. They wanted to attend beauty school right after graduating high school but their parents insisted they attend a 4 year college. After years of doing what someone else wanted – now they are ready for their dream career!
Yes, being a cosmetologist can mean having a dream career. Everyone’s dream may be a little different, but just think about it. Out of the following choices, which one would be your dream career? Barbering (the community hub, stimulating discussions, and the ability to shave – not just cut hair), Beauty Educator, Beauty Journalist / Writer (make a difference in this world, and say it with beauty and grace), Braiding Specialist, Competition Stylist, Cosmetic Product Design (have a little cosmetologist and scientist in you?), Cosmetic Product Distributor, Cometician, Cosmetology College Recruiter, Cruise Line Esthetician or Cruise Line Hair Stylist (feel like docking in some exotic places?), Esthetician / Aesthetician (provide beauty services for the full body – body wraps, cellulite treatments, facials, microderm, waxing, etc), Extension / Hair Addition Specialist (high-dollar repeat clients and you can be so creative…), Eyelash Extension Specialist (hot and trendy!), Facialist (spread well-being and beauty), Fantasy Makeup Artist/Stylist, Franchise owner , Hairdresser (help people feel good about themselves), Image Advisor / Public Relations, Makeup Consultant, Modeling Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist, Motivational Speaker, Mortuary Hairstylist (make around $40 per hairstyle, and your client is forever at peace with the end result), Nail Technician (good money, fun and creative, clients faithfully return), Natural Hair Stylist (help others with the health and vitality of their own natural hair while giving them a great hair-style), Pageant Stylist / Makeup Artist (glamour, fashion, beauty, fast-paced, fun, wow!), Permanent Makeup Artist (make $200.00 to $600.00 or more per service when you rent or own your own space), Platform Artist, Salon/Spa Receptionist, Salon Manager (be a leader, increase your earnings, help others to succeed), Salon Owner (the sky is the limit with this one!), Resort Stylist (need I say more than that?), Sales Distributor (potential for high income), Stage Makeup Artist/Stylist (didn’t you dream of this one when you were a young girl or boy?), State Board Inspector of Cosmetology Colleges (are you a rule enforcer anyway? This one may be for you), Show / Event Coordinator / Stylist (for creative multi-taskers who can motivate, sell, and bring everything together as everyone else watches in awe), Spa Manager (imagine going to work every day to relaxing music, aromatherapy in the air, clients who always come and go with a smile, and so much more…), Spa Owner (Cha-Ching!), Stylist/Makeup Artist for Magazine Advertising, Television Cable Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist, Web Designer For Salons or Beauty Schools!
Now, I must ask you. Are you still dreaming? You don’t have to. Start your dream career in cosmetology today by researching the best beauty schools in your area and get them to contact you about the details. Go to www.finallywhatyouneed.com to get started – or our sister site www.hottestbeautyschools.com. What are you waiting for? If you just keep doing what you’ve always done, you will keep getting what you’ve always gotten.