Just qualified, now what?

[Debs2017]

Hi guys
I did a hair extension course yesterday in fusion micro and nano beads and wondering what my next move should be? None of my friends or fam want extensions really and I can't afford a full head of hair atm to practice on anyone with, I'm practicing on my model head but I didn't really get a lot of hair to practice with, I'm nervous about advertising for models because I haven't got a colour ring yet so I would be "guessing" at a colour match which obviously wont be good enough for the client,
I was hoping to practice on friends and take them out but again I can't afford the £100 plus for the hair!
How did you guys start off when you qualified in hair extensions? Any pearls of wisdom you can pass on?
Thanks In advance

 

[AshLovesTanning]

What made you do the course?

 

[Rightsaidfred]

Did you do any kind of planning before you decided to invest in a course? For example, did you sit down, research the costs of materials needed to do the job and how you will market yourself? Costs involved in marketing, insurance etc?

 

[AshLovesTanning]

Did you do any for of planning before you decided to invest in a course? For example, did you sit down, research the costs of materials needed to do the job and how you will market yourself? Costs involved in marketing, insurance etc?

EXACTLY!

 

[JJH93]

You'll need insurance, definitely need a colour ring, and to advertise a lot to get yourself going. It's a very competitive market because so many people do these courses and work cheap. Good luck advertising. Just remember you'll need a colour ring for your chosen brand of hair, insurance (lots of tricky clients I'm afraid) and advertising!

 

[Debs2017]

Hi thanks for your replies,
I did the course because I've got a genuine passion for hair and absolutely love hair extensions plus there's good money to be made, I researched everything I possibly could and know how much the insurance and materials cost etc and thought I would build bit by bit, in the course description it said hair would be included in the kit along with everything you need to get started but there's only a few strands of hair and nano beads but no micro beads, so I was disappointed and for some strange reason I didn't think I'd need to buy hair I'm not even sure why lol
I've got ideas for advertising and what not but I just don't feel confident doing a human haid, the course skipped a good few corners so I'm thinking along the lines of practicing before I start a business, I've advertised for models on my social media I've had no interest, I think I'm probably just gonna have to buy cheap synthetic hair to play with and try and build a business when I'm confident, the more I think about it the more I think the course was abit crap

 

[AshLovesTanning]

I think the best thing to do is buy a manequin head!
You'll get there in then end it takes time!
The course doesn't sound very reputable!

 

[JJH93]

Mannequin head to build confidence and then advertise for models, they pay the cost of the hair and the fitting is free until your confident enough to charge full price

 

[Debs2017]

Thanks JJH I also think that's the best plan, I've got a manaquin head I just wanted to practice a full head without forking out but looks like I'll have to, it was Oakley that I trained with that had amazing reviews but only did 3 rows of bonds one row of micro and one row of nanos, I think the fusions are the hardest anyway Ive ordered some cheap hair on eBay and see how I get on with that

 

[JJH93]

Yeah unfortunately with training courses you never know till your actually there. Good luck hope everything goes well

 

[Debs2017]

This is so true! Without a certificate though you can't get insured, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day and I can think more clearly, thanks Hun and to all others that replied Xx

 

[cmsuper]

You can try advertise for models on gumtree, it's free

 

[creativexox]

Hiya,

I just thought I would post to say that you can buy "training hair" from some suppliers like studio58.. it's heat resistant synthetic hair but for training it's ideal as it a lot cheaper?

Also, my own insurance cost me £39 for the year and whilst searching for that quote I did come across companies that are more expensive (£100+) but you can pay monthly and the repayments were pretty low.

Facebook is pretty good for advertising as you can pay about $2 and get more views on specific posts until you're able to spend loads of money, Shpock is free too

Hope some of this is helpful Xx

 

[burleighbobs]

I'm going on that one nx week. Everyone has raved about it, your the first negative comment on them. I hope there as good as everyone says [emoji16][emoji16]