How do I become a hair stylist?
How do I become a hair stylist?
user
That depends on what country you’re in.  Here’s some more information for the U.S.
assistant
Can you give me the info?
user
Let’s first have a look at the BLS statistics for hair stylists:
assistant
How do I pursue this career?
user
From the BLS statistics, we can see that most hair stylists were self-employed.  This means that you would be most likely to pursue this career by starting your own business.  However, there are many different kinds of businesses you could start, so you’d want to think carefully about your personal preferences and resources.  For example, if you are interested in the cutting and styling of hair, then I would recommend using your personal experience and contacts to start a salon or stylist shop.  But if you aren’t skilled in that area, you could start an online business that teaches people how to cut and style their own hair, or perhaps a shop that sells hair supplies.
assistant
Do I need to attend school or get certification?
user
Depending on where you are located, you may be required to attend formal training before becoming a hair stylist.  For example, if you want to get a job working at a salon or spa in North Carolina, you need to complete a cosmetology training program.
assistant
Okay. And how much does a training program cost?
user