Almost at the big 60

[Brunettelady]

Hi All,
I am almost 59, 60 next Year, I have worked most of my life in office management, I gave up work to be a carer to my brother in law who is mentally handicapped, and now my husband who has parkinsons disease.
This is the first time in my life I feel as though I have missed out greatly in the career world.
I am asking myself is it to late for me now to train in hairdressing? something for me for a change, and a career I have thought about for many years but just never took the plunge.
When I read about people in their 40's worrying about their age to be in hairdressing I want to shout get on with it before its to late, which perhaps it is for me.
Any thoughts anyone? I love doing hair, and enjoy cutting mens which i seem to be good at, but I would really get stuck in there and show what I am capable of, as I feel I am very creative, but just never get the chance to prove myself.
I do have a young out look, I think you have to in this day and age, I have young Nieces who laugh at the thought of me going into hair dressing, and some who think I should get on with it.
To get a wage would be great, but I would be willing to part paid work or some voluntary work just to gain experience, what do you think? cheers all xxx

 

[deanosnana]

I say, go for it! It's never too late to do something you love or want to do.

Best of luck!

 

[AcidPerm]

I think that if it's something you'd like to learn about then definitely do it. It's always fun learning a new skill whatever age. I re-trained in my forties and there were several of us oldies on my level 2 course inc. a lady nearing retirement age.

However, realistically, you will face stiff competition from younger newly qualified hairdresser's when trying to find paid salon work. Also, level 2 is the basic hairdressing qualification but most salons will expect you to have completed level 3 (includes advanced cuts and colour correction) if you haven't got years of practical hairdressing experience.

 

[blossom]

No no no never too late
It's all about outlook
Don't ask anyone's opinion except your own
How will you feel in 10 years if you didn't bother?
Pleeeease go for it!!

 

[Holly11]

Totally go for it. My aunt is an older lady and she done a nail course and hair extension course and is busy! She's moving on todo hair dressing x

 

[BettyBaa1994]

Hi All,
I am almost 59, 60 next Year, I have worked most of my life in office management, I gave up work to be a carer to my brother in law who is mentally handicapped, and now my husband who has parkinsons disease.
This is the first time in my life I feel as though I have missed out greatly in the career world.
I am asking myself is it to late for me now to train in hairdressing? something for me for a change, and a career I have thought about for many years but just never took the plunge.
When I read about people in their 40's worrying about their age to be in hairdressing I want to shout get on with it before its to late, which perhaps it is for me.
Any thoughts anyone? I love doing hair, and enjoy cutting mens which i seem to be good at, but I would really get stuck in there and show what I am capable of, as I feel I am very creative, but just never get the chance to prove myself.
I do have a young out look, I think you have to in this day and age, I have young Nieces who laugh at the thought of me going into hair dressing, and some who think I should get on with it.
To get a wage would be great, but I would be willing to part paid work or some voluntary work just to gain experience, what do you think? cheers all xxx

You are never to old to be a hairdresser, the fact you have office management skills could make you a real asset. I would go around salons/barber shops in your area and actually ask them. Hairdressers and salons all have varying needs.