Look around you and you will see people everywhere in all walks of life doing things. Some do things well, some do okay, some do horrible and others are Outstanding! WHY IS THIS?
Education is KEY to Everything!
With the advent of YouTube and online information, there is no doubt an information overload. Information is wonderful, however, misinformation can be VERY DANGEROUS. You can get a very false sense of what is important, what is time sensitive, and what is real. Just because someone has a Million Likes doesn't mean they are a master of their craft. It simply means they are entertaining. With the trend on entertaining I have seen so many YouTube entertainers doing so many crazy and dangerous things it is scary.
In the Beauty Industry we deal with live people. We touch people. People who know they want to look good, but don't know how.
It is our job to ask, analyze and access the situation, and to make a professional determination of if the service is a good idea, and if it is achievable. We have to be honest. We must have integrity. We want to see our clients again, and again. We want to help them to achieve their goals. We know our work will speak for itself, good or bad. We are not YouTubers laughing and joking about the clients problems, a client's problem is our problem and we want to help them attain their goals.
So how do we come to understand the needs and wants of our clients? How do we determine what products to use? How do we figure out the mode of application, timing and technique? We go back to the Basics of Cosmetology 101! There are no short cuts! There is no magic formula you can use on every single client! Each client is different. Each client is an individual. Even identical twins can have very seperate lives, with seperate needs and cannot be serviced the same while in the stylist's chair. EDUCATION IS KEY!
Did you know that in Basic Cosmetology students learn about basic health and nutrition, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, infection control, histology of the hair, aromatherapy, reflexology, communication, chemistry, electricity, design principles, color artistry, nail structure and growth, nail and skin disorders and diseases, they also learn about the history of the craft, wig and hairpieces, braiding, hairstyling, haircoloring, haircutting and the mathematics of haircutting, hair removal, facials, facial makeup, they go on to learn about nails including natural and artificial nail care, tips and wraps, freeforms, acrylics, hard and soft gels, and then they finish with salon and business training, state board licensure and employment?
In the field of Cosmetology, things change very quickly. Products and tools are constantly being upgraded and modified and it is very important for even the seasoned profession to attend seminars and workshops to further their education on products, chemistry and advances in tools. It's an ever changing World, The Beauty Industry, and if you don't keep up ....You will be left behind.
I have been in this wonderful profession since 1982, and I still love it! I surround myself with fellow educators who have the same passion I have for the Beauty Industry.
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I'm still amazed when I see a new artist present their take on an old procedure. I go to many different trainings each year. I love seeing all the new fun colors and styles.
I learn something new everyday, because I choose to. I could sit and do nothing, but how boring would that be. If you enjoy your craft, and seek education, and strive to be your best you will be a success in this business. You control your destiny!
Soar like an Eagle, don't travel with a bunch of turkeys.