Hello! I am a junior in high school and I am always flip-flopping with what I want to do in the future. I have gone to being a teacher, a veterinarian, a zoologist, and all types of careers. At the moment, I have an interest in being a hairstylist for my future career.
I am not a genius at doing my own hair--usually just throwing my hair, which is in the awkward stages of growing out, in a ponytail or a messy blob of hair before school since it isn't that important (as in I'm not trying to impress anyone!). My hair isn't perfect, my skills aren't perfect--but I am practicing and hopefully will get more practice once my hair grows out and I have more to work with.
I do have an interest in other people's hairstyles. I sometimes have to stop myself from staring at people who have nice styles that really suit them, and I internally make critiques on what hair color and style would suit someone versus what they have now, and how they can take better care of their hair (it is a bit rude but I only do it in my thoughts).
You may be confused as to how I got from watching to be a zoologist to a hairstylist. I can understand that. Overall, I want my career to be fun. I want to be creative (which I am) and work with my hands and make someone feel good about themselves. I would love to experience the feeling of completing a hairstyle and it looking amazing on someone. My hairdresser is wonderful. She is a master at her craft, she is nice, gives healthy criticism on styles I may want, helps me pick happy-mediums, and is a style-queen in my opinion. She is the main reason why I started thinking about hair-styling as a career. She also knows a lot about the scientific side of hair and hair care--which I think it really cool. Especially since I like science--even though I may not be a chemistry genius (math is not my forte).
I suppose I should wrap this up. Anyways, what I am asking is, how did you know that you definitely wanted to do hair for a living? Were you gifted in the creative art of hair-styling? Or did you really need to practice? Are you good with your hands/do you need to be good with your hands?
Sorry if I am posting in the wrong section--I just made an account. I am not a looking for consumer advice so I didn't know where to put this question. I will delete and move this if I placed it in the wrong place--so please tell me if I did.
Thank you.
I am not a genius at doing my own hair--usually just throwing my hair, which is in the awkward stages of growing out, in a ponytail or a messy blob of hair before school since it isn't that important (as in I'm not trying to impress anyone!). My hair isn't perfect, my skills aren't perfect--but I am practicing and hopefully will get more practice once my hair grows out and I have more to work with.
I do have an interest in other people's hairstyles. I sometimes have to stop myself from staring at people who have nice styles that really suit them, and I internally make critiques on what hair color and style would suit someone versus what they have now, and how they can take better care of their hair (it is a bit rude but I only do it in my thoughts).
You may be confused as to how I got from watching to be a zoologist to a hairstylist. I can understand that. Overall, I want my career to be fun. I want to be creative (which I am) and work with my hands and make someone feel good about themselves. I would love to experience the feeling of completing a hairstyle and it looking amazing on someone. My hairdresser is wonderful. She is a master at her craft, she is nice, gives healthy criticism on styles I may want, helps me pick happy-mediums, and is a style-queen in my opinion. She is the main reason why I started thinking about hair-styling as a career. She also knows a lot about the scientific side of hair and hair care--which I think it really cool. Especially since I like science--even though I may not be a chemistry genius (math is not my forte).
I suppose I should wrap this up. Anyways, what I am asking is, how did you know that you definitely wanted to do hair for a living? Were you gifted in the creative art of hair-styling? Or did you really need to practice? Are you good with your hands/do you need to be good with your hands?
Sorry if I am posting in the wrong section--I just made an account. I am not a looking for consumer advice so I didn't know where to put this question. I will delete and move this if I placed it in the wrong place--so please tell me if I did.
Thank you.
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