Which cosmetology school is best in Dallas?

Is Cosmetology School for me?

• Hi everyone! I am currently a full-time college student working towards a degree in business / marketing. However, since the economy has been creating instability in the workplace, I'm worried that earning a degree won't guarantee that I will find a job out of school. Don't get me wrong; I am still 100% dedicated to graduating. I just think it's a good idea to have a back-up plan. So that's where I got this idea... I've always been interested in hair and make up; I've taken my own hair from jet black to platinum blonde and back, and I'm constantly experimenting with make up. Then I got this idea... what if I went to cosmetology school? If I got my cosmetology license, I could work as a hair dresser or make up artist. Not only would this help fund my schooling / life expenses, but it would also be a Plan B if I couldn't get a job right away after college. It would also be a great fall-back down the road, if I ever lost my job or needed to take on a second job. Now, as I mentioned, I am currently a full time college student. That said, my class schedule is very flexible so I could move things around to incorporate cosmetology classes. So here are my questions: 1) How much does cosmetology school usually cost? 2) After graduating from cosmetology school, would I be able to find a job that pays above minimum wage? (Enough to support myself?) Is there a rough estimate of my potential earnings? 3) Any other advice or warnings? I am just toying with the idea now, but I think this would really be something I could enjoy. I would love to hear whatever you have to say! Thank you so much for your time!

• Answer:

  I think what you are planning is a great idea. One of my best friends just graduated from Paul Mitchell academy in February, and he is making a great living in KC as a hairdresser right now for Bumble & Bumble. He makes enough to support himself and his wife comfortably but nothing lavish right now. I don't know exactly how much he makes. Pretty soon he is going to New York to look into becoming an educator for Aveda. The schooling is a little expensive but it's for a total of 1500 hours and it is what you make of it. You can get it done in less than a year if you like or take longer to make it work around you schedule. If you're going to do this, I would definitley go with one of the acadamies like Paul Mitchell or Redken or something, depending on where you live adn what you like. I attatched a website for you to look into. I'm going to school for health care management and am graduating next spring, and I plan on attending then. I would do it now, but I am working and doing school right now and don't have time. But, like yourself, I want to have a backup plan in case my main career doesn't workout. And, yeah, make sure you get your bachelor's. Sounds like you're doin ok :)