Wow. I would have never picture myself writing blogs in my free time. I've always enjoyed reading others about fashion, makeup, etc, but never never never thought I would want to share my personal experiences with this topic. Yes my passion and life is hair & makeup. I am a cosmetologist who just graduated about a month ago. I'm excited for this journey I'm about to adventure on!
A little about myself. I'm 21 years of age. I live in beautiful northern California! I'm very lucky to live where I am, as there are beaches everywhere and cities within an hour of driving. I attended college for about two years. School was NEVER my thing. Even in high school, I wasn't that "top" student. I tried community college and just felt like I was struggling even more, but I didn't want to disappoint my family. My dream was to become a nurse, but soon that dream died once I realized how long it will take just to be on a waiting list for the nursing program! I couldn't believe it. No matter how hard I tried, the classes I needed were always full, even the waiting list! It drove me crazy, and made me feel like I needed to give up. Bad thing about our jr college here is that the budget cuts have really affected it, cutting a lot of classes and cramming 60 students into a class that's supposed to be 30 or less. In this county, it's the only junior college around and its one of the top. But if you aren't lucky, it can be a pain.
That's where cosmetology comes in. I have always found interest in hair a makeup, as I watched YouTube videos all the time. I've been a very artistic kid growing up and worked well with my hands. I can do computer things, but found if I would be crammed in a cubicle all day, I'd go crazy. So one day after a year passing of NO school, I went to the forum at our local cosmetology school. There are many around where I live ranging from a understandable price range to a price where you can buy yourself a range rover. Honestly? You learn the same things. Everything has to be taught so you can go take your state board test and pass. So easy for me, I found interest in the school around my house. About a month after my forum, I started school! November 15th was the start of my career.
It was crazy! That first day was full of paperwork. Mind I tell you I attended the full time program, which is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 to 4:30pm. So that was a lot of paperwork! I was really excited to be a level one student and to learn the basics of hair. Our instructor was amazing! She made class so much fun. About 5 weeks after that first day, we took our "exam" and officially became a level 2 student. That means we go to theory class from 8-9:30, afterward, we take clients till 3. I was nervous but excited! I never knew how much I really enjoyed hair until I went to school. I might add that I've been a shy person my whole entire life, but this school opened my confidence and I became an outgoing person who enjoyed her job! Around June 2012, the 13 students and I became level 3's. The highest level you can be. It rotates itself practically. Students graduated and we moved up. Bringing the freshmen to level 2's and a set of 15 new students began. Your always meeting new people and you become a big happy family!
I feel pretty accomplished being a level 3. This means you are still on the salon floor from 10-3, but you are beginning to learn the procedures for your state board exam. I was feeling very nervous. It was helpful to know that we had 3 months before we graduated to really get a good feel how our state board experience will go. Everyday we learned each step and were timed. After concurring the basics, we took a "mock board" and I passed! This helps you out so you know how your exam day will look. It's pretty much all day for about 5 hours doing the practical exam and 2 hours with your written exam. I never realized how much really goes into this. I never credited those in the business before because I thought it was a piece of cake. It's not. It can be, but you really have to devote your time studying!
Speaking of studying, I never realized how many scientific words they had for simple forms like dandruff or head lice to even athletes foot. Insane! I feel like a nerd. But I won't ramble on much about this. This post is supposed to be about introducing myself...OK good. I am now in my last week of studying before I take my exam. I have lots of things to look forward in my future and can't wait to share my advice with the world.
-jessica
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