Pursuing A Career In Cosmetology

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I’ve always had a knack for cosmetology. The before and after results, the experience, the opportunity to MEET new people, and especially the smiles and excited reactions on my clients’ face. Don’t get me wrong, the income expectancy is enticing as well, but to me it’s not about that. I just want to HELP make people happy and to feel better about themselves. My desired career is in the cosmetology field. I aspire to go to school for hair and barbering, then to become a nail technician and makeup artist. As a little girl, like any other, I would play in my dolls’ hair. What I came to realize is that I’m actually talented and good at what I do. In my elementary school years up to now, I’ve seen many males and females who unfortunately can’t do …show more content…

The school I want to go to is called Sam Verly, located in Atlanta, GA. This is the school my father attended to start off his career as a master barber. They teach you to cut hair and to style it which is a great combination. My intentions are to attend full time so I can finish within 9-10 months time. I plan to work in my father’s barber shop and save up to go to school to become a nail technician and makeup artist. After attending school for that, I will rent my own suite to run my salon/ barber shop out of and slowly but surely introduce my new trades into my business. Doing this for a few years will give me time to stack my money so I can, one day, ESTABLISH my own business just like my dad and pursue my own dreams. I plan on living big, I have to start with my education. Becoming a cosmetologist and barber like my father and aunt, would be a dream come true. Carrying out this family career would be WONDERFUL. As for pursuing a career in makeup and nails, I find it to be a very exciting trade and it will extend my skills and experience. Plus, the income won’t be half bad. The way I see it is if you do something you love you’ll do it for free with no problems or complaints; but if you can do what you love and make money, you hit the jackpot. I’m going to take the opportunity and run with

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