4 Tips to Get the Most out of Beauty School

Beauty school is where you’ll attain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be a successful cosmetologist or esthetician. It’s also where you get to practice and develop your own personal technique and style. You’ll get to meet people in the industry, receive professional guidance, and start building your professional portfolio. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and before you know it, it’s over! So make every moment count by embracing the countless opportunities that could be available to you. Follow these 4 simple steps to make the most out of beauty school!

1.       Get involved. Take advantage of all your school has to offer. A good beauty school will host a variety of events that will give you extra learning opportunities, outside the classroom. These events could include guest speakers, tutorials, or community building activities. Every event is an opportunity to learn and grow as an individual and build relationships with your fellow students. It shows instructors and others in the industry that you’re serious about your future. The people you meet often share similar interests and career goals so they can motivate you and help you get to where you want to go.

2.       Practice! Beauty school offers a hands-on learning environment that lets you practice your techniques. As you practice, you may make mistakes along the way, but you’ll also get to refine your skills and master your art. Practice and repetition will give you the confidence you need to be successful! And feedback from instructors will help you prepare for state board exams and your eventual career.

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3.       Be curious. Soak up all the information you can! Ask questions and attempt unique styles and trends, no matter how crazy they seem! You can learn from your instructors, your fellow students and even clients you work with at your school’s salon. Stay curious and be an active learner in beauty school and throughout your career.

4.       Start your portfolio. Your portfolio is like a visual resume for future employers, so start building it right now! Compile the work and accomplishments you’re most proud of and turn them into an awesome portfolio that you can share in person and online. Make sure you include a wide sampling of your many talents and ask your instructors for feedback to make your portfolio the best it can be. A portfolio goes beyond a resume and speaks volumes to future employers. It highlights your work and achievements and also shows your progress, individual style, and the passion you have for what you do.

Beauty school gives you many opportunities beyond classroom learning. It’s a place for personal and professional growth. Make the best of your time at school because, before you know it, you’ll be on your own, out in the real world, doing what you love!

Salon Success Academy is a California beauty school that offers extensive, hands-on training in cosmetology and esthetics with day and evening classes. The instructors are dedicated to giving you the in-depth training and personalized attention you need to pass your State Board exam and launch your new career. Get started today! Call 1-877-987-HAIR (4247) to speak with an Admissions Representative now.