Dee10
New Member
Hi guys,
I have just completed an NVQ2 in Hairdressing at college, it was a fast track mature course so I only have a small amount of experience. I am very aware that just because I've done the NVQ2 I am no where near "qualified" to a degree that I could run my own business!
Now I have finished I am really struggling to find work, I am 22 and am constantly being told I am too old for an apprenticeship and can not find any paid work in a salon which is why I started the college course in the first place. I currently volunteer in a Barbers one night a week which is fantastic experience, but unfortunately finishing college is coinciding with moving out which means money is big problem for me at the moment. I am more than willing to volunteer in a salon for a day a week but need to work full time the rest of the week to pay the bills...this also means I can't stay at college to complete the NVQ3 which a lot of salons have asked for when I have enquired about work.
So now you know my life story I'l get on with the questions (sorry for banging on!!) I have been advertising on facebook to my friends for evening appointments and have had a good response. I know all of the people whose hair I am cutting and havent done any colours yet..do I need insurance? I know you do as a mobile hairdresser but I am only doing a couple of clients a week? Do I need to declare myself as self employed or anything? I dont consider myself self employed because I definately dont have enough clients to sustain a business at the moment?? Also I was wondering what you think would be the best option for me to progress and do you have any tips on gaining a voluntary/paid possition for a 22 year old just starting out?
Thanks for your help :biggrin:
Dee
I have just completed an NVQ2 in Hairdressing at college, it was a fast track mature course so I only have a small amount of experience. I am very aware that just because I've done the NVQ2 I am no where near "qualified" to a degree that I could run my own business!
Now I have finished I am really struggling to find work, I am 22 and am constantly being told I am too old for an apprenticeship and can not find any paid work in a salon which is why I started the college course in the first place. I currently volunteer in a Barbers one night a week which is fantastic experience, but unfortunately finishing college is coinciding with moving out which means money is big problem for me at the moment. I am more than willing to volunteer in a salon for a day a week but need to work full time the rest of the week to pay the bills...this also means I can't stay at college to complete the NVQ3 which a lot of salons have asked for when I have enquired about work.
So now you know my life story I'l get on with the questions (sorry for banging on!!) I have been advertising on facebook to my friends for evening appointments and have had a good response. I know all of the people whose hair I am cutting and havent done any colours yet..do I need insurance? I know you do as a mobile hairdresser but I am only doing a couple of clients a week? Do I need to declare myself as self employed or anything? I dont consider myself self employed because I definately dont have enough clients to sustain a business at the moment?? Also I was wondering what you think would be the best option for me to progress and do you have any tips on gaining a voluntary/paid possition for a 22 year old just starting out?
Thanks for your help :biggrin:
Dee