{"id":50344,"date":"2021-10-05T21:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T01:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=50344"},"modified":"2021-10-05T21:00:45","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T01:00:45","slug":"how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Professional Hair Stylist: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dream of a lucrative career in the beauty industry? Today, we&#8217;re going to break down how to become a professional hair stylist and find success!\n\nNow, you probably have a <em>ton<\/em> of questions about this new, exciting journey. But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; we\u2019ve answered ALL of them for you, right here in this article.\n\nAll you need to do is find somewhere comfy to sit and put your feet up. In less time than it\u2019d take you to watch an episode of your favorite Netflix show, you\u2019ll learn everything needed to start your dream career![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Are_Hair_Stylists_the_Same_as_Hair_Dressers\" >Are Hair Stylists the Same as Hair Dressers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Is_Being_a_Hair_Stylist_a_Good_Career\" >Is Being a Hair Stylist a Good Career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#How_Much_Do_Professional_Hair_Stylists_Make\" >How Much Do Professional Hair Stylists Make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#What_are_The_Different_Types_of_Hair_Stylists\" >What are The Different Types of Hair Stylists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Step_One_Research_the_Hair_Styling_Industry\" >Step One: Research the Hair Styling Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Step_Two_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Professional_Hair_Stylist\" >Step Two: Take a Course on How to Become a Professional Hair Stylist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Step_Three_Decide_on_Your_Career_Path\" >Step Three: Decide on Your Career Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Step_Four_Dive_In_and_Work_on_Real_Clients\" >Step Four: Dive In and Work on Real Clients!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-professional-hair-stylist-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Step_Five_Stay_on_Top_of_Hair_Styling_and_Beauty_Trends\" >Step Five: Stay on Top of Hair Styling and Beauty Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Hair_Stylists_the_Same_as_Hair_Dressers\"><\/span>Are Hair Stylists the Same as Hair Dressers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]This feels like a solid place to start &#8211; namely because these two titles are sometimes used interchangeably. But this isn&#8217;t exactly correct. In reality, hair styling and hair dressing are two entirely different careers.\n\nFor starters, the training and qualifications required aren&#8217;t the same. Hair dressers often need to go to cosmetology school and obtain a cosmetology license in order to work. Hair\u00a0<em>stylists<\/em>, on the other hand, don&#8217;t technically need professional training (although we&#8217;ll touch very shortly on why you should definitely still pursue certification training).\n\nFurthermore, there are certain things hair dressers do that hair stylists can&#8217;t. Basically, if it&#8217;s a service that actually changes the hair in any way beyond styling (i.e. cutting hair, dye jobs, perms, semi-permanent and\/or permanent hair extensions, chemical treatments, etc.), this falls under a hair dresser&#8217;s capabilities &#8211; but not a hair stylist&#8217;s.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Want to learn even more about the similarities vs. differences between hair stylists and hair dressers? Keep reading <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/hair-dressing-vs-hair-styling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;50370&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Being_a_Hair_Stylist_a_Good_Career\"><\/span>Is Being a Hair Stylist a Good Career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Do you love getting creative? Would you be happiest working full-time in the professional beauty industry? Do you have a natural knack for making hair look beautiful? Furthermore, would you get joy from helping clients look their best for important events, weddings, and special celebrations?\n\nIf you&#8217;ve answered &#8220;yes&#8221; to any or all of these questions, then guess what?\n\n<strong>You should totally start a career as a hair stylist!<\/strong>\n\nNot only will you be challenged both creatively and intellectually, you&#8217;ll be fulfilled emotionally as well. As a result, you&#8217;ll truly get to say that you&#8217;re doing what you love for a living. And really, isn&#8217;t that the dream?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Do_Professional_Hair_Stylists_Make\"><\/span>How Much Do Professional Hair Stylists Make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Next, if you want to know how to be a hair stylist, it\u2019s worth knowing how much you can expect to <em>make<\/em> from this job. Here are some average salary ranges for hair stylists, based on location:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>United States:\u00a0<\/strong>Between $20,000 USD to $52,500 USD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Hair-Stylist-Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZipRecruiter<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Canada:\u00a0<\/strong>Between $27,300 CAD to $44,850 CAD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.talent.com\/salary?job=hair+stylist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talent.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>United Kingdom:\u00a0<\/strong>Between \u00a316,000 GBP to \u00a332,000 per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/london-hair-stylist-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,19.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>New Zealand:\u00a0<\/strong>Between $41,599 NZD to $52,920 NZD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salaryexpert.com\/salary\/job\/hairdresser\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary Expert<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Australia:\u00a0<\/strong>Between $53,625 AUD to $60,000 AUD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/au.talent.com\/salary?job=hairdresser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talent.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Additional Factors to Consider<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Keep in mind that your salary will be affected by other factors as well. For instance, a full-time hair stylist will, logically, make more money than someone working part-time. Furthermore, if you live somewhere where hair styling services are in higher demand, your booking potential will be much better.\n\nOther impacting factors can also include whether you&#8217;re hired on by an existing company vs. starting your own business. The former will most likely set you up with a set hourly income. The latter, on the other hand, will require some sort of financial investment in the beginning &#8211; but then you&#8217;ll be able to set your own rates. As a result, you could wind up making a LOT more money eventually.\n\nFinally, it&#8217;s also worth taking in account whether you&#8217;re\u00a0<em>only\u00a0<\/em>offering hair styling services, or <a href=\"\/2020\/01\/4-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-add-hair-styling-to-your-makeup-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adding them to other existing beauty services<\/a>, such as makeup artistry. So, as you look at the above salary ranges, don&#8217;t forget to factor in that you could\u00a0<em>also\u00a0<\/em>be earning even more money if your business is offering other types of services as well.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>The Added Value of a Professional Certification<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]When you get proper hair styling training, you\u2019re investing time, effort, and money into your skill-set and expertise. Thus, you earn the right to price your services in a way that properly <em>reflects\u00a0<\/em>that.\n\nPlus, if your business offers other types of beauty services, as we discussed above, then you can raise those rates as well!\n\nMoreover, having a credible hair styling certification will do wonders in terms of helping you stand out from the local competition. I guarantee you that setting yourself apart from the crowd will not only elevate your career \u2013 it\u2019ll <em>definitely\u00a0<\/em>help you earn even more money![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 class=\"iwt-icon\">Did you know that ALL of QC Makeup Academy\u2019s courses, certifications, and designations are internationally-recognized and accredited? Check out the full list of self-paced, online programs we currently offer <a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_The_Different_Types_of_Hair_Stylists\"><\/span>What are The Different Types of Hair Stylists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]In my opinion, another reason why starting a career as a hair stylist is such a great idea is because this is one of those awesome jobs that provides a LOT of opportunity. There are\u00a0<em>countless\u00a0<\/em>industries that need hair styling services. As such, you&#8217;ll never have a difficult time finding clients, while at the same time, getting to target the areas of the beauty industry that interest you most!\n\nFor example, here are just some of the different types of hair stylists out there (that YOU could be, too):[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Bridal hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li>Editorial hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li>Fashion and\/or runway hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li>Film, television, and live theater hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li>Special events hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li>Virtual hair stylists (providing services online, either in addition to in-person services, or strictly remotely), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;50371&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Psst! Here&#8217;s a little insider secret&#8230;\n<h4>If you pair these specialized hair styling services with these same specialized\u00a0<em>makeup\u00a0<\/em>services (e.g. providing clients with BOTH bridal hair and makeup for a wedding), you can quickly become a total powerhouse and book more clients than you&#8217;ll know what to do with!<\/h4>\nAfter all, you&#8217;ll be eliminating the client&#8217;s need to seek these additional services elsewhere. Instead, they&#8217;ll have the option to book everything they need, all from under one roof, so to say. Talk about a sure-fire way to secure more bookings and make an even higher income![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Okay, so now that you know what it takes to be a professional hair stylist, what should you do to actually\u00a0<em>become\u00a0<\/em>one for real?\n\nHere are 5 tips to walk you through the process![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_Research_the_Hair_Styling_Industry\"><\/span>Step One: Research the Hair Styling Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s important to begin your journey with a clear game plan. Part of this game plan includes knowing as much as you possibly can about the career you intend to make for yourself.\n\nHere are just some of the things we encourage you to research and learn more about:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>The job description and typical responsibilities of a professional hair stylist;<\/li>\n \t<li>Past and current popular hair trends;<\/li>\n \t<li>The demand in your local area;<\/li>\n \t<li>Who your local competitors are, what their businesses offer, and how they run these businesses;<\/li>\n \t<li>Who your target clientele will be;<\/li>\n \t<li>Efficient marketing strategies for your own business;<\/li>\n \t<li>What you&#8217;ll need to do to launch your own business (i.e. naming your business and getting it registered, building an official website, etc.);<\/li>\n \t<li>Which social media platforms you&#8217;d like to establish a presence on;<\/li>\n \t<li>Different areas of the industry you can work in;<\/li>\n \t<li>Which areas of hair styling you&#8217;re most passionate about, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you start your career as a professional hair stylist unprepared, it&#8217;ll be really hard for you to make a real name for yourself. But if you do the right research, and walk into the industry with a solid understanding of your role as a stylist, you&#8217;ll quickly become a force to be reckoned with![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;50381&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Professional_Hair_Stylist\"><\/span>Step Two: Take a Course on How to Become a Professional Hair Stylist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]First thing&#8217;s first: do you want to get your training\u00a0<em>in-person\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0<em>online<\/em>? Let&#8217;s take a quick look at these two options.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>In-Person Schooling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"\/2018\/02\/used-teach-makeup-brick-mortar-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brick-and-mortar training<\/a> is the obvious choice for anyone who thrives most when physically surrounded by their peers and instructor. However, one downside to keep in mind is that in-person courses can get ridiculously expensive!\n\nAnother con is the fact that you\u2019ll be forced to go at the same pace as everyone else. Thus, if your hair styling program is, for example, 6 months long, you won\u2019t be able to graduate any sooner than that.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Online Schooling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Online courses, on the other hand, are exceptionally cheaper because there\u2019s no physical campus to maintain. Furthermore, distance learning can often be done at the student\u2019s preferred pace.\n\n<a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Makeup Academy<\/a>, for example, offers online training that\u2019s 100% self-paced! Starting on the date you enroll, you get a full 2 years to finish your program. However, during that time, YOU get to decide <em>when <\/em>and <em>how often <\/em>you want to work on your course.\n\nAs a student of QC, you could graduate and earn your internationally-recognized certification in as little as 2-6 months, simply by devoting a mere 1-2 hours per week on your studies![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>QC Makeup Academy&#8217;s Hair Styling Essentials Course<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]For aspiring hair stylists, QC Makeup Academy&#8217;s Hair Styling Essentials Course will teach you everything you need to know! In this 5-unit online course, you&#8217;ll discover:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>How to conduct a successful client consultation;<\/li>\n \t<li>Hair styling etiquette and important hygiene protocols;<\/li>\n \t<li>Proper anatomy of the head and hair;<\/li>\n \t<li>Face shapes and structures;<\/li>\n \t<li>Tools and products used for hair styling;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to build and stock your own styling kit;<\/li>\n \t<li>Blow-drying techniques;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to work with heat\/heating tools;<\/li>\n \t<li>Creating a wide variety of flawless curls and hair styles;<\/li>\n \t<li>Popular hair styles from the past and present;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to start your very own business;<\/li>\n \t<li>Client acquisition and retention;<\/li>\n \t<li>Marketing efforts you can make to get your business seen;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to plan a styled photoshoot to help build your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosmetologypracticetest.guru\/blog\/how-to-make-a-hair-stylist-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional portfolio<\/a>;<\/li>\n \t<li>And SO much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once enrolled in this course, you&#8217;ll receive your login details for QC&#8217;s Online Student Center within 1-2 business days. Within the OSC, you&#8217;ll have direct, online access to your digital course materials, assignments, instructional videos, etc.\n\nHowever, we&#8217;ll\u00a0<em>also\u00a0<\/em>mail you a physical copy of your course materials, too (and at no added cost)! Included within your physical materials will be your FREE starter kit. This starter kit contains a curling wand with 5 interchangeable barrels of varying widths. Plus, you&#8217;ll also get a heat-proof silicon mat for resting your wand on between curls.\n\nThe best part of this course?\n\nOnce you graduate, you&#8217;ll receive your internationally-recognized <em>Hair Styling Essentials certification<\/em>. You can proudly add this qualification to your resume &#8211; and we PROMISE it&#8217;ll wow all of your clients![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Find the full Hair Styling Essentials Course breakdown and curriculum <a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/hair-styling-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;50383&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three_Decide_on_Your_Career_Path\"><\/span>Step Three: Decide on Your Career Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once you\u2019ve completed your professional training, it\u2019ll be time to sit down and <em>really\u00a0<\/em>think about what you want your career to look like. What kind of hair stylist do you want to be? What are your goals? How will you go about achieving them?\n\nI recommend sitting down, grabbing a pen and paper, and trying to answer the following brainstorming questions:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Do you want to start your\u00a0<em>own<\/em> business, or join an existing salon?<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>If you wish to start your own beauty business, what do you want it to look like?\n<ul>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>E.g. What will its name be? How do you want your brand to be? Do you want to travel to the jobs or open a salon of your own? Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Would you like your business and\/or skill-set to have any particular niches? (I.e. bridal hair styling, virtual services, etc.)<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Who will be your target demographic?<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>How will you market your services to these potential customers?<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>What are some of the best ways can you get your name out there and network?<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Do you plan to offer any additional beauty design services (i.e. <a href=\"\/your-makeup-career\/job-description-of-a-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional makeup<\/a>), or strictly stick to hair styling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Four_Dive_In_and_Work_on_Real_Clients\"><\/span>Step Four: Dive In and Work on Real Clients!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Throughout the course of your training, you&#8217;ll learn all about different hair types, styles, techniques, products, etc. But once you graduate, you&#8217;re going to need two very important things if you want to book legitimate, paying clients:\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Real-world experience<\/strong> and<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>A beautiful portfolio of your hair styling work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAfter all, prospective customers will want to see that you know what you&#8217;re doing before they hire you. Moreover, you&#8217;ll be a lot more confident in your skills if you&#8217;ve taken the time to truly hone them first. And obviously, this can only really be done through hands-on experience.\n\nHere are a few ways you can gain this crucial experience and develop your portfolio at the same time:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Practice your skills on friends and family<\/li>\n \t<li>Offer complimentary hair styling services to people you know<\/li>\n \t<li>Practice the techniques and skills you acquired from your education on your\u00a0<em>own\u00a0<\/em>hair<\/li>\n \t<li>Take part in a <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-stylized-photoshoots-can-increase-your-makeup-artist-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stylized photoshoot<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Lend your hair styling expertise to a good cause, such as not-for-profit or charitable events, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]No, you likely won&#8217;t be getting paid for any of the above &#8220;jobs&#8221;. 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Instead, you\u2019ll be motivated to absorb as much new information as possible and advance your craft at every turn.\n\nAfter all, this is one of the single smartest ways to keep your skill-set current \u2013 and that\u2019s SUPER important in <em>every <\/em>job field.\n\nSo, stay in the loop about popular hair styling and beauty trends! Follow other industry experts on social media, read beauty publications, and further your education through advanced and\/or specialization courses. You can also join online communities and attend networking events.\n\nAll of these things will help you remain up-to-date on what&#8217;s going on in the industry at all times.\n\nObviously, what \u201ckeeping up-to-date\u201d means to everyone is different and subjective. Regardless, though, it\u2019ll be in your best interest to do so. 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