Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Beware of burnt hair!

    Well today was definitely challenging.  We were working with non-electric thermal tools, which I don't get, because its no longer a part of state boards and, hello, we have perfectly good electric tools that are less likely to burn your clients hair off.  Anyways, it went well and the only person who burned hair off was, ironically, the teacher.  I also tackled two wet roller sets.  Word of advice, if you finish your assigned procedure early, dive into another one.  Getting ahead is always a good thing, and the faster you get those procedures done and recorded, the closer you are to getting your license.

     As for tips on the procedures themselves, I have a few pearls I'll share.  For the wet roller set, make sure you keep the hair moist (if you're using water, gel will stay moist without any help) and also pay attention to your tension while rolling otherwise your rollers will loosen.  For your thermal tools my biggest suggestion is work on your dexterity.  Being able to work with awkward bulky tools while also holding your styling combs and the hair is key.  When you can do that you will be able to work in a timely fashion, thus eliminating the "burning hair" risk. 

Well I may add more later, but at the moment Mommy duty calls.  Thanks again for reading!!!

    

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Introductions and whatnot.

     Welcome to my brand spankin new blog!  My name is Jenny (duh) and I am a wife, mother, and now a fulltime cosmetology student.  This has been a bit of a culture shock, as for the past three years I have been a stay at home mother.  I finally decided to go after my dreams and, with the support of my amazing husband and family, I finally started at Hollywood Beauty College in November of 2012.  It was truly the first time I had ever really decided to invest in myself.

     As to what this blog is about.  I want this blog to either serve as a realistic example for people who are thinking of studying cosmetology (the business of beauty can have an ugly side lol) or as a "you're not alone" type of thing for those currently studying.  I'll be letting you in on what procedures I'm learning, what experience I'm getting, my unique perspective on the two, and some humor thrown in.  If at the end of the day I've made you laugh or made you feel more informed/supported then I've done my job.  Also, as I am a brand new student, I would love to hear feedback from those further along in school or who have finished and are licensed.  All are welcome.  I plan on updating this blog daily, but please excuse me if I miss a day or two as I do have two little toddlers running around.

    Well I appreciate everybody reading my blogs and I can't wait to get some stuff posted for you guys!!!  XoXoXo