students practicing

Industry Pros Spill Why they Love Cosmetology!

The beauty industry? We鈥檙e about as diverse a bunch as you can get! That鈥檚 part of the draw, though 鈥 knowing this is truly a place where people from all backgrounds can come together, thrive, and fit right in.
Some of us are born knowing what we want to do. Others develop an interest later in life. But in the world of cosmetology, you could get bitten by the beauty bug anytime, anywhere 鈥 and without ever knowing you had the slightest interest in it!
Take Jessica Haddan; she never even knew she wanted to do hair. After graduating from high school early, and looking for something to do, her career was the result of playing Eeny Meeny Miny Moe with a phone book. It may have begun randomly, but she caught the right tiger鈥檚 toe; today, she鈥檚 confident she made the right choice.

鈥淭he satisfaction I get from my job is making someone feel beautiful in their own skin. And a simple change of a little snip or application of color can make that happen.鈥

Jessica Haddan, Independent Stylist at Pandora鈥檚 Salon

Then there are those who know what they want and go after it. Thomasina Kloepfer knew she wanted to go into cosmetology from a young age 鈥 when she decided to cut off half her hair. She enrolled in school, worked at a high-end salon, and built her clientele before venturing out on her own. But how can she be sure she鈥檚 in the right business?

鈥淵ou just know. When you are into helping others and making them feel great 鈥 it just clicks.鈥

Thomasina Kloepfer, Owner and Stylist at 600 the Salon

Sabrina Jenkins had the passion; she had always known there was nothing else out there for her. But her biggest challenge was pushing herself to go to school. Fortunately, her mom knew when a nudge (or a loving body check) was in order.

鈥淚 moved from New York and my mom was like, 鈥榊ou鈥檙e going to look at this school and you鈥檙e going to go鈥. And it was the best decision I鈥檝e ever made… It makes me happy and I love it.鈥

Sabrina Jenkins, Cosmetologist/Associate at Cameo Salon & Spa

But does cosmetology have the staying power you need to make a life out of it? Kristina Booth thinks so. After more than two decades in the industry, she still gets great satisfaction out of her work.

鈥淚鈥檝e been doing it professionally for about 25 years and this is still what I want to do.鈥

Kristina Booth, Owner/Master Stylist at Gossip the Salon

No matter how these industry pros got their start, they all have one thing in common: a love of helping others. And when it comes to your future? They had some advice.

鈥淒o it! It鈥檚 a lot of work – a lot of hours, but it pays off. I always encourage everyone to go to a salon that offers an extensive apprentice program to craft your skill and become more knowledgeable.鈥

Thomasina Kloepfer, Owner and Stylist at 600 the Salon

鈥淚f [you] have even the slightest interest – go for it. Try it out, go to school. You don鈥檛 just have to be a hairdresser; there鈥檚 just so much in it.鈥

Sabrina Jenkins, Cosmetologist/Associate at Cameo Salon & Spa

Ready to find out how 91制片厂 and a career in cosmetology can change your life? Call us at (386) 267-0565 to learn more!