champagne
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28 ???? Blimey im 38 and just starting ............
You are a spring chicken ... Go for it x
You are a spring chicken ... Go for it x
too old for beauty school??
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Lynne Baker
Lynne The Skin!
I'm onto my third career now!
I was a registered nurse for 10 odd years, then an IT project manager for 15 years, and now I'm a therapist, and I'm temping as a stock manager for an audio visual company. I'll be 45 in August.
Gone are the days of jobs for life - this is the age of being fulfilled and happy.
Go for it!
I was a registered nurse for 10 odd years, then an IT project manager for 15 years, and now I'm a therapist, and I'm temping as a stock manager for an audio visual company. I'll be 45 in August.
Gone are the days of jobs for life - this is the age of being fulfilled and happy.
Go for it!
christips
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I am comming up to 52 and just completing my ITEC Beauty Specialist Course. I qualified as a Nail Technician just before turning 50 and am so pleased I have done it. Your never too old, and I just love my new career.
C.Holdcroft
Member
I'm 35 and have just gone back into hairdressing after 5 years away best thing I've ever done. I didn't think anyone would take me seriously but they did and they have also sent me on a course to update my skills.
I was realy nervous at first as I thought it would be all young trainees which to be honest it was but they have all made me feel really welcome.
Just remember you are never to old!
Work is a big part of your life and you need to enjoy it.
I say go for it!
Good luck and all the best
Clare
I was realy nervous at first as I thought it would be all young trainees which to be honest it was but they have all made me feel really welcome.
Just remember you are never to old!
Work is a big part of your life and you need to enjoy it.
I say go for it!
Good luck and all the best
Clare
Carole.B
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Just got back from college , i'm 52 and just finishing my city and guilds nail technician course in june, hoping to do more courses next year. I have one very proud daughter.
Carole xxx
Carole xxx
littlebear
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i trained in beauty therapy when i was 27 and it was the best decision i ever made. I reccomend you invest in the CIDESCO qualification, train in as much as you can now and it will benefit you more in the long run and be prepared for a pay cut! beauty therapist are paid buttons starting off, but you should do it now while you are young. you don't want to look up from your desk in 20 yrs and wonder why your still there 
Jeni Giles
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From the "other side of the desk" I'd much rather have late 20 somethings who are serious about learning, soak up knowledge or at least make an honest effort than 20 somethings who are just now moving into their own space and are finally free from the rules and guidelines laid down by parents.
We get a pretty broad age range of students, typically it is the more mature student that gets the most from the education, because they put more into it. Not always, there are some very dedicated young people too.
We get a pretty broad age range of students, typically it is the more mature student that gets the most from the education, because they put more into it. Not always, there are some very dedicated young people too.
Tracey Roberts
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lol no way are you too old, go for it girl, Im 40 and started a nvq2 in nail services in sept 07,and Im loving it,cant get enough lol, and yep Im the oldest on my course and was a bit nervous when i started, but my tutor made me feel comfortable,and a few of the younger ones have now dropped out,and Im still standing
I dont regret it at all and will do more courses in the near future, and the age differences between me and my college mates dont matter because we all have a laugh 
Your never to old, if your willing and want to learn.
I like many others on here started level at 37 and there are others older than me on the course. Im going on to do level 3 in September and I'll be 40 in September but its never to late because its something I REALLY want to do.
Go for it!
I like many others on here started level at 37 and there are others older than me on the course. Im going on to do level 3 in September and I'll be 40 in September but its never to late because its something I REALLY want to do.
Go for it!
tutordawn
New Member
Hi there
I teach adult Education
My oldest student was 57 and she was brilliant she has experienced life was enthusiastic and really worked hard because she new what she wanted.
Don’t ever hold back
Life long learning is wonderful thing and at 27 you are just on the brink of a new career change. So leap in
I’m at Merton Adult Education if you are that area and I would be glad to advise you
Good luck
I teach adult Education
My oldest student was 57 and she was brilliant she has experienced life was enthusiastic and really worked hard because she new what she wanted.
Don’t ever hold back
Life long learning is wonderful thing and at 27 you are just on the brink of a new career change. So leap in
I’m at Merton Adult Education if you are that area and I would be glad to advise you
Good luck
tutordawn
New Member
Hi there
I teach adult Education
My oldest student was 57 and she was brilliant she has experienced life was enthusiastic and really worked hard because she new what she wanted.
Dont ever hold back
Life long learning is wonderful thing and at 27 you are just on the brink of a new career change. So leap in
Im at Merton Adult Education if you are that area and I would be glad to advise you
Good luck
I teach adult Education
My oldest student was 57 and she was brilliant she has experienced life was enthusiastic and really worked hard because she new what she wanted.
Dont ever hold back
Life long learning is wonderful thing and at 27 you are just on the brink of a new career change. So leap in
Im at Merton Adult Education if you are that area and I would be glad to advise you
Good luck
Miss Bliss
Well-Known Member
Hi there
I am 28 and last year trained at London College of Beauty Therapy (I see that you are based in London) part time and it was the best thing I have ever done, it was fab, I now work full time and do mobile beauty therapy!
Good luck and go for it!
Kath x
I am 28 and last year trained at London College of Beauty Therapy (I see that you are based in London) part time and it was the best thing I have ever done, it was fab, I now work full time and do mobile beauty therapy!
Good luck and go for it!
Kath x
VICKYBROOKES
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hi chick im 25 , 26 in october and been studing for about a year in beauty therapy . my main reason for this was due to the fact i had a baby and wanted a career that was flexable for me . i think many women feel like with with the industry we r in and the great thing is we can start it at any age and do many things with it eg , own a salon , mobile , home salon , etc . who knows what u may end up doing the worlds ur oyster !!!!!go for it!!!!!!!!!!!
Cutey Beauty
Member
Hi,
I had to reply to your message. I was 41 when I decided to re-train in Nails and Beauty treatments, I was a Doctors Secretary & Office manage for the NHS, had enough of the pressure and stress.
I just wish I had started alot younger as I LUV IT!!!!!
You go girl, beleive me you will not look back. I meet so many interesting and lovely people in my treatment room at home. My clientele is going form strength to strength.
Lou xx:hug:
I had to reply to your message. I was 41 when I decided to re-train in Nails and Beauty treatments, I was a Doctors Secretary & Office manage for the NHS, had enough of the pressure and stress.
I just wish I had started alot younger as I LUV IT!!!!!
You go girl, beleive me you will not look back. I meet so many interesting and lovely people in my treatment room at home. My clientele is going form strength to strength.
Lou xx:hug:
