Any advice for a newby ?..x

[lilmisskelly]

Hi all, I love, love, love this site !!.....

I'm a 34 yrs old lady who passed my level 2 two yrs ago, and inbetween going for my level three has some personal isues..:cry:..not to bore u all but lost my dad n seperated from my hubby,..but i really wana get back to my first love ( besides my kids ov course ..:lol..hairdressing...!!....

So I have applied for my level 3 and will start in sept but in the mean time am thinking of going mobile just with the basics for now, Perming, roots, hair up (i just love hair up !!) highlights, that kinda thing....im finding it really hard to get any salon work as most tend to want level 3 or im to old for aprentice ..( aahhhh all together now ..lol....).....so, 'mi basically after any advice from all u lovely people . . . where n how to start ..especially pricing ... My isue is friends n family tend to take the mick a little and i end up ' doing a quick hair up , or a quick wash n blow' and never getting paid , or i will pay u later is another fav( god i feel awful saying that, but i gotta make a livin ..)......i've been reading lots of chats today and ur all so lovely and helpful..

thank u all

Kel..x

 

[Niklau]

Hi yeah i know how hard it is im just startin out mobile after giving up my job after 14 yrs:cry:When i went for a new job i felt so out of place new techniques and everything i left and want to now do my level 3 hairdressing and go mobile but how do you start,everyone says be careful advertising bcause you get weirdos just do word and mouth but not enough work if you get any tips please pass them on :lol:xx

 

[lilmisskelly]

awww, it fab to know im not alone , ...and i sure will do huni, geting loads of idead just from reading some of the previous threds on here its fab ..x

 

[HairSquared]

Honestly, I have only hired one 'young' stylist in the last 3 years that has worked out well.....I find stylists of our age, ahem, or experience are much more grounded and level headed. No offense to the young ones, but many dont have work ethics worth a hill of beans, and are more concerned with time off than on the floor.
Put your best foot forward, show FULL commitment, be passionate about what you do, and dont give upm there is an owner just waiting for the likes of you to show up.:green:

 

[SJK]

I think if you want to go mobile, go mobile. BUT treat it like a business. Don't allow your "friends" to treat you badly. If you want this to work, and earn money from it, set a price list, get some flyers printed, promote your business, and act like a professional so that your friends don't take advantage of you.

Start networking and promoting your business so that you don't have to rely on these so-called friends. Check out Lynne Baker's thread on this subject for more ideas.

If you do decide to take on these people as a client, tell them the cost of the appointment when they book, and say you will expect the money at the end of the appointment.

 

[Cesalon]

Your not too old to be an apprentice training providers can get funding for your age group, but u need to be willing to take the apprentice wage ie. £2.50 minimun per hour for the 1 year if your aged 19 or over.

Hope that helps