Are you a guy considering a career in Cosmetology?
Are you wondering what is might be like for a dude in Beauty school?
So, I'm really am an average Joe. I love rock music, playing the drums and motorcycles. I don't always do my hair and sometimes if I wake up late, I'm totally ok with a quick Whore Bath instead of a shower. I like camping, hiking, guns and a good steak. Why am I telling you this? Because I am a dude... in Hair School.
I have never had any reservations about attending beauty school. I know what I like and I don't see any conflict with my lifestyle and everything that is good and exciting about cosmetology. I like nice things. I like beautiful things. I like beautiful people. I like Fashion and style. You probably do too. Well, I am fortunate to be in a school were we study beautiful things... or at least how to make things beautiful. There is good music, good energy and the majority of the student body is made up of pretty girls. Their ages range from barely graduated from High School to the 50s. I'm 27, and I was very happy to find that there is a really solid number of people my age as well. I wonder why more guys aren't already beating down the doors to get in!
There is plenty of room for guys in beauty school. My class is pretty big for Paul Mitchell. We are about 30 in number, compared to most other classes that may be around 16-18. We have 5 men in my class including myself and as far as the other classes that are farther along in the program, there are actually a lot of guys. The school loves having the guys to bring a new dynamic to the classroom. And, every girl I have ever talked to about it, says that guys have a ton of advantages when it comes to getting a job and building clientele. People just assume that a well dressed and professional looking man working in a salon MUST be a great stylist.
I was worried at first that I would be at a huge disadvantage because a lot of girls grow up their whole lives doing their own hair and probably many of their friend's hair as well. I figured that most girls have had a ton of experience with curls, perms, color etc... well many have. But, I've been surprised that most of the girls in the class have just as many questions as I do and the ones that already know quite a bit, are a great help to me. Trust me, girls LOVE helping dudes figure things out. I think they think it's kind of fun to be talking to a guy about things their boyfriends will never care about and they are intrigued that you do. As far as the curriculum itself, it does not assume that anybody knows anything. It is very complete and starts from the very basics. So, it really doesn't matter how much you know. The school exists to teach EVERYBODY. It is a surprisingly level playing field.
I gotta tell ya, I'm having a blast and the environment not to mention the people are crazy and fun. I am looking forward to spending the next 15 months at Paul Mitchell the School. It all started because I took a free tour of the facility and looked into the financial aid. I got a grant and a subsidized government loan and the rest is history. Everyone on campus is extremely supportive and friendly. And every single one of my stylist friends has been nothing but encouraging and excited for me to begin. I really thing more guys should think seriously about getting into it. The money is great and the experience is pretty rock 'n roll if you ask me.
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