HOW I BECAME A HAIRSTYLIST LATER IN LIFE | ADVICE FOR CHANGING CAREERS TO PURSUE YOUR PASSION
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Sharing my journey becoming a hairstylist and my experience leaving the 9-5 work life to pursue my passion, despite having a lot of doubts and fears. I hope this inspires you if you're having similar fears! We all deserve to have a career that we love, and if I can turn my hobby into a successful, fulfilling career, so can you. :)
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Hi! I'm Sam and I'm a licensed cosmetologist from Pennsylvania. I started my beauty career a little later in life and want to share my journey and experiences to help educate and inspire others who may be on a similar path. Here on my channel I post a variety of videos related to beauty and my life in general, from vlogs to hair tutorials to career advice and more. Whether you're a fellow beauty professional or just someone who enjoys beauty topics, I think you'll really enjoy my content!
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I am 46 and in cosmetology school. I decided to make the career change after watching your older video where you talk about going to cosmetology school. I will be graduating in March! I can't thank you enough. Sharing your journey helped me make the change I needed in my life.
Good for you! Best of luck!
@@fixinfkinsandwiches6183 Thank you!
@Lucy O No way! Never too late. If it's something you really want go for it. It will be tough at first. I have 2 kids 7 and 9 but it will be so worth it in the end.
Me too im 46 and I start in March
This is awesome to hear. I’ll be 53 March 1st. I’ve owned my own business for 19 years but I want to go to cosmetology school. I am like Sam. I love hair - makeup- skincare- fashion!!
This video popped up ~~ now thinking hummm - is this a sign? .... 🤔
I’m now 53, been a hairstylist over 20 years and never regret my decision.
Thinking about going to cosmetology school.... I’m 28... married with a 4 month old. I was thinking to myself it’s too late to start this career. When did you start?
@@idaliketodoyourmakeup6147 I'm 28 and I just finished school. There were women in their 30s and 40s in my school. Def not too late.
I’m 47 and just graduated.
@@idaliketodoyourmakeup6147 I’m 47 and just graduated. Go for it
Thanks for sharing this Sam. You mentioned my fear specifically. I’ve been an RDA - Registered Dental Assistant for 12 years now. It hasn’t satisfied me enough. The bad parts of dentistry have out weighed the good for me to the point that I don’t enjoy it anymore. I choose dentistry because I felt that it was the safe choice. It served me well while my sons were younger. Now that they are older I have come to the point of dreading going in. I have decided to enroll in Cosmo school because I too as a younger woman I did my friends hair n loved it. I enroll tomorrow and I have a lump in my throat thinking about how much happier I’m going to be. I say that because I believe it is true. Since I’ve made this decision I haven’t told many people in my circle because I want to protect my plan and my mental place about my decision. I have binge watched all of your videos and I found others to follow in the beauty industry. I am very excited to start. I’ve pulled out my old anatomy and chemistry books just thumbing through getting myself familiar again. I too have a degree that I have a big loan for. And too like you it doesn’t seem normal to be unhappy everyday. I’ll stop here and just add a big thank you for sharing your journey.
I've gotten my hair professionally done for about 6 years now and by far the best person to have ever done my hair was a girl who just started cosmetology school and I was like her second person she had ever done hair on. It took like 7 hours but man she paid attention to every detail and my hair was the most beautiful it had ever been! Sadly she moved states so I cant go to her now but guys dont sleep on beginners! you never know!
I’m in cosmetology school and I’m 57.
That’s so awesome!! So happy for you 😊 Good luck with the rest of your career!
That’s awesome! I’m wanting to go. I’ll be 53 March 1st. Love Sam 💟 been a subscriber a long time!!!
I am 42 and I thought I am old for it
I'm 39 and have a game plan on going to cosmetology school
I'm an academic advisor at a university and I'll echo everything you said about changing careers! It's super common and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact having prior work experience in a different field can be really beneficial because it brings in a different perspective.
Yes! So true!!
i just want you to know that i sobbed watching this. i am in the SAME exact spot in my life. i’m 24 and my whole family wants me to pursue college but it’s just not for me. i’m working a 9-5 and I’ve been back and forth with the cosmetology idea and this is the push i needed to show me that i’m heading in the right direction. bills will be tight but so worth it in the end
Did you end up going for it sis? Need an update!
My wife is going through a tough time, and has been thinking about a change in her career path. When she told me she was thinking about entering this field, this video was one of the first things I found when doing my own research. Really appreciate the insight and helped me feel better about supporting her if this is what she chosses to do. Thanks!
I’ve been a stylist for 35 years! I still love what I do. I love how honest you are and you are absolutely right about the stereotypes for our profession. I’ve made a great living from this career and had the flexibility to always be there for my 3 kids sports. Now raising my grandson I’m there for his too. Thank you for being a mentor to those who haven’t made the decision.😍
Hi,do you have any advice you can give to someone who want to make it in hairdressing?
Went to beauty school while in high school then went to school for communications recently. Never too late to change your path and do what makes you happy 😘💕❤️
Lol we switched!
After trying to figure out what to do for years and then raising 2 children for 20 years….I went to cosmetology school at 58. I’m now licensed and work as an apprentice in a posh high end salon. I will finish their rigorous color training soon and LOVE what I do! I’m developing a clientele and can see this is the perfect place for me. It’s never too late to pursue your passion. Thank you for sharing your journey💕
oh my goodness Kathi thank you so much for posting! I am 59 years old and just going to attend City college to take cosmetology class.
Thank you both for posting about your journeys and decisions to return to school for cosmetology! I’m 48 and visited schools this week as I’ve been thinking about this for the past 30 years! 😳 It’s reassuring to know that I’m not the only one who’s sort of having a rebirthing of careers at this stage in life! I have a 7 year old daughter now and this seems like the perfect path for me! I’m thankful I found this video and the comments that followed 🙏🏻❤️
When I was younger I always spoke about how I wanted to “do hair” when I grow up. I was always told you couldn’t make money or a career out of it. Maybe back then that was true. But doing hair has become a GAME CHANGER. I’m 27 with a degree in pharmacy. And finally working in a 8-5 job and I’m wanting to pursue the beauty industry. Specially hair. I would love to be able to do balayage! I’m looking into schools at the moment ☺️
MY STORY IS THE EXACT SAME!!!! I also had two toddlers in tow while going to cosmetology school full time and working part-time.
I was in a same situation. I was in my 20’s, married, had my son, then my husband got sick. After he was well again, I was not happy 9-5. I thought I wanted to go back to school and be a nurse. My husband put it this way: You’ve always said you wanted to do hair......life is too short to “woulda, coulda, shouda”. I thank him all the time because without his support and belief in me, I wouldn’t be successful and absolutely love love my job as a hairdresser. I never regret my education or my job experience. I will always have something to fall back on.
That’s a great husband!!
This currently me, debating wether to go back to school for nursing mainly for my mom or just take the risk and go to cosmetology school. My husband tells me the same thing and tells me do what my gut tells me and what I want to do
Hiiii Sam 🦄💫💗🙌 I’m 41 and going to Beauty School in the fall, I am super excited! 🤗👏👏👏💗
Your story is sooo similar to mine! Went home my senior year of college and told my mom I was dropping out and going to cosmetology school, she talked me out if it and I went on to get my degree...fast forward 7 years after graduating college (and a career as a store manager in retail🙃) I am starting cosmetology school next week! I am so exited, so nervous and so ready! Thanks for sharing your story🤍
You encouraged me to pursue my Esthetics license. I'll be graduating in 2 weeks 😁 Thanks so much for giving me the push I needed!
🚨LONG COMMENT AHEAD lol: So, I just stumbled upon your video today and I want to say thank you. Thank you for the inspiration and push. Everything you said is how I’m feeling now. My mom is the same as yours, she’s had a short haircut ever since I can remember and she’s never worn makeup. Her thing was to go to college and get a 9-5, stay there and retire. My dad offered to pay for the cosmetology program in high school but just like you I had preconceived notions everything cosmetology because of what I had heard. So, I went to college for my parents and wanted to quit halfway through. I wanted to go to cosmetology school then but was told that I had to finish college. I graduated (with student loans) and got a “big girl job” in corporate America doing public relations and communications. I was good at it because it allowed me to be creative but it was never fulfilling and I always wondered what it would be like to truly love my job. Fast forward to today and a couple of job changes later and I’m still in the same spot but it’s gotten worse and I’m tired of being at this place in my life and feeling like I’m living for other people and not being happy. I went to tour a cosmetology school for the second time (I went two years ago and psyched myself out of going and let fear settle in) last week and everything about it just felt right. I’m 29 going on 30 and I’ll be quitting my job and totally starting over. I’m scared out of my mind and everything that is going through my head is telling me to just play it safe with a steady income but my heart is telling me to put faith in myself and trust the process. I prayed and asked God to send me a sign today, and you just confirmed my decision. I don’t know you and this is the first video of yours that I have seen and I truly want to say thank you again. I might even start my YT channel back up and document the process.
I’m 37 and considering going to cosmetics school to become a hairdresser. I lost my job at the beginning of the pandemic and stayed home to raise my 2 little kids but my eldest is starting school in September. I don’t see myself going back to an office job. I hated it, like you I was looking at the clock, and felt relieved to be laid off. My family finds it weird that I want to do cosmetology. I relate to your story. I’m happy to have found your channel.
I’m about your age, just turned 39 in Oct and strongly considering going to cosmetology school as well! Did you end up pulling the trigger? I need an update sis!
@@creamycazz1 No. I ended up being offered a job as an Educational Assistant September last year. It was kinda out of the blue. I pull out kids ages 3/4/5 with severe delays of the classroom and play games with them. I get the school holidays off. I’m neurodivergent and a lot of these kids are in the process of getting diagnosis. I’m having lots of fun and it allows me to still have time with my little ones.
@@msch7620 That’s awesome! Hope you feel fulfilled & best of luck to you!
Me and you have like the same story!!! Got my 4 year degree worked a little bit as an ophthalmic technologist! And hated work... watched the clock hated going every day... then finally after leaving a horrible 3 year relationship and quitting my job on the spot because my manager was a terrible person! And the following week I was enrolled in cosmetology school and went back to school at 25, And now 2 1/3 years in I love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else! Best decision ever!
I also lived with my parents for a while because of making no money at first 😂
So happy for you 🥺🥺 I’m 25 and trying to get out of retail so this was definitely the inspiration I needed 😅
I’ve done so much work in the beauty industry and tried other jobs in my 22 yr career, even real estate (which sucked if your creative) and always go back to hair!! It’s such a great career. I’m just about to go back to the salon again and I’m exited ;)
I’m so miserable at my 9-5 and this video is so eye opening and inspiring. Especially when you mentioned you make more money and work less hours. “Work smarter not harder” 🙌🏽👏🏽
I love what you had to say about trying different things! My mom went back to school at age 47 and she was so happy she did, she got to have the career of her dreams and it’s never too late to pursue what you love!
This video is SO important. I appreciate you being open and honest and vulnerable. I just graduated college 2 months ago and decided to go to cosmetology school. Thank you for this
7:00 I don’t know how to explain this but your past story are similar with mine.. Low maintenances mother, loving hair since jhs, went college in communication, and now i’m watching this while i’m in my last semester before graduate. I didn’t start a youtube video, but i’ve been coloring my sister’s hair. SO THRILLED NOW OMG
This was the video I needed to get rid of my doubts and fears. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Currently at my 9-5 and feeling miserable! I made an appointment to an advisor to go to cosmetology school. The negative talk, unknowingly) from my parents.. really got to me. The “you need to go to college and you can do better than that,” constant guilt trips. Thank you for this!!! I am literally in tears. Can’t wait to break this cycle for me and start a new journey.
PREACH BABYGIRL PREACH 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏻 you said this so beautifully and I did the same exact thing....turned my life around for something I was actually passionate about! Joined the army at 18 resented it every day.... 😔 yeah it was job security and it provided lots of benefits BUT I WASN’T happy...I was sad. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful just sharing my message.....got out of the army at 23 and have loved every second since 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼 still don’t know what I “want to be” at 24...but have come to terms with that’s perfectly fine ❤️ money isn’t everything, love your channel, keep doing you ❤️
It's nice when you can work in your chosen field. My field is in communications oddly enough, telecommunications specifically. I spend 12 years in a job I loved, got laid off, worked for 5 years in a call center job that I hated, and managed to land myself a telecommunications job again during the summer and I love it. It's totally up my alley, and I get to work from home forever.
I hope this isn’t a weird question but here goes. My mother passed away in 2000 and I dropped out of grad school for psychology and transitioned into sales and marketing. I’ve done a ton of jobs and currently work as a headshot photographer but I feel stuck and burned out.
I’ve considered real estate, selling life insurance, etc.
I am an INFP and am about to start a UA-cam channel. I’m also a former actor. Back to my mother, I keep having recurrent dreams of my mother coming to me with Barber shears. She loves going to the beauty salon as a kid and I was always fascinated. I’m 51 years old about to turn 52, and I’m considering cutting hair!
I’ve been in the beauty industry for 5 years now as a sales rep for multiple brands. I’ve always thought about cosmetology school I’ve always been into makeup and hair. I love my job but it is mainly sales. I want to broaden my skills and start doing hair. I think I would love doing hair. I cut my boyfriends hair and my family’s hair and also used to bleach my own hair for years. My story is so similar to yours. What got me away from it was the money. I know a ton of hairstylists who don’t even do hair anymore. I think those people never truly had a passion for it.
I just dropped all my classes for nursing today. I’m doing a virtual tour of a cosmetology school tommorrow morning. After watching this video you are truly inspiring me to do this.
Do you think already being in the beauty industry and knowing a lot of hairstylists will give me a competitive edge and help with growing my clientele ? I am good with people and being under stress. I know I can do this I just need to take the plunge and start school.
Omg you are Inspiring me so much! I am turning 25 next week if I enroll in school I will be almost 26 as well when I finish. I just watched the part where you said that’s how old you were. Girl I was so worried that I was too old to start this now 😂.. I’m so happy I watched this video.
I always hated how we're never encouraged to get into hair/beauty when we're in high school and the stereotype that "you can't make money doing hair/nails/lashes etc". Not only is it a false assumption, but happy money trumps all other types. I went to study to be an esty after getting an MA in an unrelated field and definitely got some raised brows. I think people just get triggered by the uncertainty in other peoples lives and can't handle how you don't begin college at 18, finish at 22 and bam, you're finished forever. Some people are interested in different things! Congrats your loans are nearly paid off Sam, proud of you for persevering x
Totally agree! Thank you so much :)
Well said! This mindset, which is sometimes based on fear, is what keeps some people from pursuing passions and callings on their lives!
I know you where struggling but I didn't know about your life ending thoughts 😢 can you do more storytime videos about mental health? I think it would help a lot of people hearing their favorite youtuber talking about difficult topics like that ❤️
Amazing story! You literally manifested a new version of yourself and it’s SO inspiring, thank you!!
Thats awesome! Your story is so similar to mine its not even funny! I was already 31 when I graduated cosmetology school. I love this industry and am very happy of my decision. I think you were the perfect age to go back and pursue your passions, and I also think its great that you already finished your degree as well. Very inspiring!
Loooved this I've been contemplating going to cosmetology school for so long and I feel like out of everyone I relate to you the most in the hair industry, keep being awesome girly 😊
I am so happy to hear you are doing so good! 🙏🏼 I started following you back when I started my Paul Mitchell journey and it’s been four months already! Your videos are always great help 💕
Thank you for this, I relate to you so much! I want to go to cosmetology school but I have a degree in Graphic Design. I am struggling so much to get a job even after applying to 100+ jobs. I am currently working an internship but I HATE it. I have always loved doing hair I can't wait for my appointment with the cosmetology school on Monday!
I can relate to this so much!!! I am starting Cos. school this Spring! You're videos have been amazing tools. Thank you!
Clicked on this video so fast!!! I rewatch your sit down videos about your career jump every so often because they are very reassuring and validating. Thank you for making this!
So proud to see how far you have come ! I love your channel so much & enjoy growing together as hairstylists ! ❤️ the best is yet to come 💇🏻♀️
This is so inspiring. When I decided to drop out of architecture I felt so lost, but I'd come to a realization that I felt so miserable that literally ANYTHING else I did in life would make me happier, and that gave me the push I needed to actually drop out, go back to studying to get into another school in an entirely different field and my life is so much better now. I feel like a different person, I'm fulfilled and this is what we should strive for.
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This is THE video we've needed. I am so so so happy for you Sam! You've inspired me for years to really take a step into the beauty industry. I'm currently saving up for beauty school and cannot wait to get my esthetician license! This video in particular is hitting me at the right time, I'm going to tours and figuring out financial aid, and I'm nervous but I've had that feeling too, "its going to workout" and after watching this, its the extra nudge I needed to know I'm on the right path. Thank you for your sharing your story, don't stop chica!
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I'm in my last yr of FINALLY obtaining my bachelors degree in PR but now @ 27 yrs old - i know im still young but - I'm starting to really question my happiness.. it's driving me INSANE!! lol.. and where I am in my life, especially as of lately - It's like- this career change is tugging at my heart, but I put in so much time into getting my college degree.. because mainly of my family pushing me to get it - I've always had such a strong interest in doing hair, more than anything else.. I just wanted to say, this video, among many others you post are sooo helpful, so thank you. This video in particular really is speaking to me on a personal level lol
Because of you. You gave me the push I needed to start beauty school not gonna lie I ducked at foiling but practice makes perfect and every time I see your videos you give me motivation thank you girl I love your videos
I just got out of beauty school, and I’ll a little nervous to get out there.
I love this! Thank you 💕🙌🏻
You inspired me to enroll in cosmetology and now I’m attending Paul Mitchell in the fall!
We love your story. Thanks for sharing and inspiring future cosmetologists!!!❤
Thanks for sharing your experience! I love working in the beauty industry, very rewarding.
This video literally came at the perfect time for me! Needed to hear this!
Thank you ❤️
I stumbled across your video and it resonates with me so much! Literally going through what you went through, working a desk job and being soooo miserable. I’ve always been a hands on creative person, not sure if I’d be a good hair stylist 😬 but definitely exploring my options in the cosmetology field!
Wow so proud of you!! What a boss lady!! Truly inspiring
It’s crazy that I feel like this now!! This video is giving me the courage to go to hair school after college❤️ I am a person with plenty interest so I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t want to stick to one thing!!
This video is so so necessary and is going to help so many people. You have been such an inspiration to me and have reminded me that it’s all worth it. So much love!! 🥰😍
I don't do hair professionally but I've been doing my own hair for decades since middle school so I totally relate on how something is naturally fun, you're talented in a way and you thoroughly enjoy doing it! Congrats to you for sticking it out & pursuing your passion! This video was so inspirational in so many ways so thank you! This was much needed at the start of 2021 ❤️🤗
I really wanted to thank you for this video. As a college student, I totally understand the presure of following a certain ''path''. But people need to understand that there are a thousound of ways to accomplish the same things. I feel like everyone, specialy, highschoolers, should watch this informative and encouraging video to lurn how there is always a solution for everything. Thanks again for all the hope you gave in your video. It was an amazing content!
I love watching your videos! I am currently expecting my first baby, but was researching beauty school prior. I am hoping timing aligns and I may still pursue it in the right time in the future. It has to be so refreshing to love what you do, I've never felt that way. I have always loved makeup/ beauty/hair like you so it seems like a good place to start!
Thank you for sharing, my story is similar ....I'm starting school on mon jan 11!! Finally! Scared as hell but also super excited! I feel like its time, everything has led me to here, covid and all, freaking out slightly. But it is time! My time to change my life!
I found your channel when I was being laid off of my job of 23 years and wondering what I would do with my life. I ended up finding another job that I really enjoy but it has always been in the back of my mind that I wanted to go to cosmetology school. Fast forward another couple of years and I was JUST thinking about “what if” I gave cosmetology school a try and here your video popped up. I’m on the verge of 50 and while I enjoy my job and my coworkers I still wonder what could happen for the next 15-20 years of my career life. Thank you for this video and the courage to look into a change. ❤️😊😘
Your journey and success is so inspiring! And I can definitely relate to feeling scared, apprehensive, and doubtful in the beginning, particularly going back to school after graduating ages ago. I'm currently 35, working a part-time retail job that leaves me physically, mentally, and emotionally drained (with hardly any money to show for it), but customers constantly compliment me on my hair and ask me where I got it done. When I tell them I did it myself (and explain how easy and quick it was), they almost always say something like "What are you doing working here??? Any salon would be lucky to have you!" So, naturally, I started thinking I should change jobs and I've been exploring my (limited) options for attending beauty school and starting my own journey as a hairstylist. I can only hope that I achieve half as much as you have in just a few years. Thanks so much for being such an inspiration, Sam!
Girl.... this look?!! YOURE KILLING IT you look AMAZING 🤩
Since I was about 13, I thought I wanted to work in the publishing field. I love reading and authorship and although I didn’t have a specific area of work in mind, I wanted to work for a publishing house so bad. I went to college and majored in English. Loved undergrad, and had no doubts about my future. So then I went on to grad school...I enrolled in a program that specified in a Master’s degree in publishing. I took two classes my first semester. Went to one class-loved it. My second class started the following day (and this class was one that went into the ‘nitty gritty’ of this field as a whole) and I absolutely loathed it. I realized so fast that I couldn’t do that for the rest of my life. It was a 45 minute-hour drive for me to get to that campus for night classes and by the end of the first week, I realized I enjoyed that drive more than I enjoyed being at that school. I stuck with it for one semester and I had to drop out by the end of it because I couldn’t bring myself to pursue what I thought was my dream for so many years. I was stuck for several months afterward and that was the most terrifying feeling. Now, I’m taking grad courses to become a librarian. I couldn’t be happier, even if I tried. I’m so happy I stuck with my gut. Thank you for sharing your story! I’m glad you followed your intuition and chose a path that makes you happy!
So happy to have found this video. I really needed to hear this.💗
Your hair looks good with any color!!! Every time you change it “I’m like ooo this is her color, no now THIS is her color, no wait now THISS” 😂
i’ve been thinking about going to beauty school lately and this video came at the perfect time 😭❤️
Hey! I recently graduated from communication studies and I’ve been super motivated lately to get into hair. It’s always been in the back of my mind, but like you I have the pressures of negative outlooks on hairstyling as a profession from friends/family. I just came across your page and I feel like this is a sign that I should continue practicing and eventually go to school for hair- I truly don’t know if I can handle a desk job. Thanks so much for your content :) xo
You’re not bragging at all! You worked hard and made tough decisions to get to this point. That is amazing.
This video is such a blessing! I've been going back and forth with going and I am also a college grad as well. I am 100% planning on going in the next year or two!!!
THANK YOU! This is so relatable and the exact thing has happened to me! I am finally starting school in a couple of weeks though!!
I totally felt the same way. I graduated cosmetology school in May and I loved every second! During school I served at restaurants and I always knew I didn’t want to work on somebody else’s time. Luckily I started doing Bridal with a business and that gets me through slow moments at the salon. Thank you for being so inspiring Sam! You made me want to chase this career 💞
I love you Sam proud of you for trusting the process
I’m on a very similar journey to yours! Believing in myself and trusting the process thanks to people like you :)
Awhh thank you for this story! I can relate to a lot of the things you shared. I hope to start cosmetology school soon!
Love this video 💕 haha my career change was the total opposite of this video. I went to cosmetology school right after high school and worked as a stylist for 6 years but i never believed it was my passion. I was always into the healthcare field ! And so i dropped my salon job and went back to school. Best decision i made👏 if your not happy with your career....change it! It might be scary at first but it will be oh so rewarding.
Hi Sam, I opened my salon at 40 , worked hard for other salons since I was young learning a lot along the way and also raised my two children. I'm doin well except for this pandemic, ( salons shut for third time here now) but I'm glad I worked hard and can work for myself now . Beat wishes xxx
Your videos are great! I'm touring schools this week and your advice helps so much.
Omg this is amazing. I have a very similar story. I went to college for 3 years in photography school because I thought that was my passion. And...a long story short in the meantime I was cutting hair as a hobby for 10 years! I soon realized that I wanted to become a barber. My family and friends didn’t understand for one I am a woman and they thought that was weird. But at the same time they were happy for me. I am now enrolled and finishing my last semester in barbering school. So exciting but scared of not having clients after I finish. Can you give advice on what I should do to gain clients after school? I finish this spring. P.s going to school for something that is so hands on during a pandemic has been horrible... I am afraid I won’t be ready after graduation. Thank you for always sharing your story. I always look forward to your new videos. Love from Colorado ❤️
Hi.. Do you know how long it takes to be a barber?
I'm 47 years old.
I want to do that as a side job.
Stay positive and imagine everyday and say it out loud that you have a lot of positive clients coming to you who love your work....write it down in a Journaling or have an index cards and write it. I watch a lot of Jake Ducey UA-cam channel.
@@aixaalbertz5452 thank you for your comment. It is 10 months of barber school if you go full time. For me, I am part time because I have to work as well and part time school is 13 months. Good for you if you want to do it .... do it! Doesn’t matter how old you are. I am turning 38 this month. If you have the passion that is all that matters. Cheers from Colorado! ❤️
Thank you so much for replying back. Another question? Is there a lot of homework? Since I'm working it'll be pretty hard to study..
This is so inspiring! I’ve been passionate about all things beauty since a child. I watched my cousin and aunt do hair all my life and always kept my nose in her books while she attended cosmetology school. I started off doing nails which was my first love. As I grew I spent most of my time learning everything I needed to know about all things hair , skin , and nails ! I studied for years on UA-cam and did tons of deep research before I could even think about attending cosmetology school. It all came second nature to me. When I graduated highschool I surely tried to pursue cos school but at the time didn’t have the funds or transportation. I started doing my own hair and that turned into me doing close friends and family to my job lol! I started taking hair seriously at 18yrs old and I am now 24! I never really gave up on pursuing school and this year it’s finally possible on top of what you said in your video! I might not have wanted it as much as I do now that I’ve experienced it from scratch and know it’s for me. Now I can pursue it with clear intention , peace , and more passion. Lately though It’s been so conflicting because I’ve also always been a scholar with a bright future and have the potential to attain whatever degree I want to for a more promising career. VS Having a natural talent in hairstyling and passion for all things beauty. Doing hair has truly been a gift I’ve never asked for as my first love was doing nails. Your video helped me big time on which path to take. Thank you for sharing your story. You’ve instilled much more confidence in me to pursue all the things I want to do, because WHY NOT.
You are so incredibly mature and beautiful as a human being; true to your soul's path and listener of your intuition. Thank you for sharing this experience❤️
At this exact crossroads in my life right now, and so motivated to start after watching this!! Thank you so much ❤
So happy for you Sam! ♥️
I just stumbled upon your channel. I love your perspective and encouragement. I am changing careers (again). I started cosmetology school in high school as an elective. I got my license in 2005. It’ll be 18 years I’ve being doing hair & makeup. I currently only work by appointment only. Its been a crazy journey. I also went to college to become a psychiatric technician & worked in mental health care. I lagged to get my associate’s degree & so I am going back to school to finish that & continue my education to get into counseling. I agree with you about ignoring the naysayers. I’ve dealt with it my whole life. I’ve had people say all those things about doing hair & I’ve had hairstylists also question why I wanted to get more education in an entirely different field. The answer is “because I can & I want to”. We cannot base our choices on other people’s opinions!!! 💯 congratulations on going after your hearts desires!!! I’m 35 and beginning again, no regrets!! ❤🎉
I am sooo happy you made this video! We definitely dont hear enough people striving for their happiness later in life. I am also a career changer from economist to veterinarian. I totally hear you when you say you had a lot of fear and uncertainty. My friends were buying houses and getting engaged/settling down when I decided to go get another undergrad in science. The people around me were being supportive but I could tell that deep down they didn’t understand and looked down on me (asking questions like “so when do you start making money again? wow in 8 years? how old are u gonna be then?”) starting over just so i can get a chance to apply to vet school. It should never be shameful to pursue your dream, at any point in your life. It took a while but I can truly say that I love my job, yes there are difficult days but I do not ever dread going into work. if i had a dollar for every time my friends tell me “ugh i dont want to goto work tomorrow” i would have paid off all my vet school debt already Lol so all in all, you go girl!!
Yes, exactly!!! I applaud you for not only changing careers, but choosing to pursue something that requires so much additional schooling! My boyfriend considered becoming a vet at one point, so I know how much it requires, and it’s no joke! 👏
The social interaction side of it is the hardest part for me too. I like to think it's gotten easier but it helps to have that outgoing personality.
the new hair!!! you look amazing!
Thank you for your honesty. Amazing and encouraging story! You do create your own life, make it beautiful
I feel like you're saying everything I'm thinking and feeling 😆 I've just began to look into starting!
Still loving the new hair, you look absolutely gorgeous as always!
I needed this video! Just graduated college but I have a passion for eyelash extensions since I took a class a year ago. I am planning on going to beauty school this year😊
I love your content. I subscribed to your channel some years back and maybe a year ago I noticed you weren't on my time line, didn't think anything of it, I said oh she must be taking a break.. LIESSS! UA-cam unsubscribed me!😡 how rude I know. Your channel populated again in my explorer tab which had me a little confused cause I was subscribed, but that's ok... I am back and I am catching up on all that I have missed! Never too late to live out your dream, I have remind myself of that daily. Never to late to do something you love or even try it out to see if you will love it! Bravo to you for following your heart and your gut. We are conditioned to follow the money, follow what society says will be a successful career. Success is what you make it and it's different for everyone. Keep the videos coming girl, I'll be watching!!!!! yay!
Augh! That’s so annoying 😣 I don’t know why that happens, but I noticed it did that to me with a couple of people I was subscribed to too! Glad you found me again though! 😊
I’m 34 and just applied to college for hairdressing. Girl I always wanted to do it for a young age but was told by my careers adviser is school that it was a minimum wage dead end job. Literally watching this video feels like Looking in the mirror
That career advisor is a fool. That person has no idea how much a good hair stylist can make. We are talking about 6 figures a year. Women will never stop paying to make themselves look pretty and that comes with a high price. What you need to do while you are in school is to be an assistant for a hair salon (for little money and that could be categorized as minimum wage) and once you graduate you will have a lot more confidence to cut and color hair. Once you build a clientele you must rent a both and be your own boss making the money you want to make and then you hire your own assistant. Trust me you will make a lot of money, a 6 figure salary. Just make sure to be good and be up to date with the new trends and techniques (continuing education).
Thank u for existing, u inspire me
This was so inspiring Sam! You really give great advice all the time. This channel is so much more then just hair salon vlogs. Thank you for being so open and transparent about everything. All your videos are so helpful in different ways. I hope your channel doubles in size for 2021! Please everyone hit that like and subscribe button for Sam! She is a rare gem.
Thank you!! ❤️
If you see this thank you so much for this video!!! I was 19 when I tried multiple careers in the medical field and finally gave up on that because I do not love it I am 22 and I feel so old in pursuing another career and I will be going into cosmetology this august I’m very nervous but this is what I needed to hear!
Love you more & more every video! Your videos always make my day. 💗
I really needed this video. Literally every part of it
This hair color is so beautiful on you!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m 26 and am thinking of going to cosmetology. I am also going to do graphic design but due to the lack of jobs in that field where I’m moving, I’m thinking hairdressing would be a great job to have. So I have 2 options since both are big passions of mine. I was planning on going to cosmetology school in my late teens but due to moving abroad, I wasn’t able to. So I hope this is a sign from God, The planet, my mind or whatever that this is the path for me. Thank. You for this video again. Because I’m so scared of failing but maybe just maybe, I won’t❤️
//Maria
Love you girl!!!!
Loving your hair !!
Beeen here since the beginning love seeing your channel grow and business ❤️❤️💁🏽♀️
Thank you!! 🙏❤️