After reading Peter Cappelli article “Why focusing too Narrowly in College Could Backfire” I started to think about my own educational goals and why I chose to be a hairstylist. When I graduated from high school I attend beauty college, at that time the beauty industry was booming. There was a salon on every corner. There was always walk- ins and new clients available for stylist. Now with the social media craze like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, the African American salon business has fallen because social media outlets. These outlets, teach ordinary people how to do their own hair, and caused stylist to lose clients. We also have the natural hair movement, that took clients that would normally come into the salon for hair weaves and relaxers, and are now wearing their hair in its natural state and don’t need the salon anymore. Another major down fall to African American salon industry was manufacturing companies like L’Oréal and Shea moisture that promotes salon quality products on YouTube for the naturalista. These were a few major changes that happen in…
I am a born and raised Southern Californian. Reading is my guilty pleasure, I’ve been a book addict since the age of eight. When I’m not reading I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, Texas Hold’em Poker and cooking. I am married to a wonderful husband who lets me be me, though he may not totally understand his wife’s crazy ways. I enjoy writing about strong, smart and loving women, who happen to show their softer side when it suits them and the Alpha males their drawn to. In the past, I have worked for several Dentist as their office…
The patience and techniques that I used to learn my first braid, I applied in learning other methods of hair design. I dedicated extra time into my passion for hair and acquired a part-time job at a local salon. I was soon able, to style any hair from just a glance of a photo. Family and friends began asking for my assistance on special occasions, such as; dates, proms, and graduations. I was excited to practice what I had learned from my past and create new looks for people on their special days. My work and progression transformed hair from a simple childhood hobby into a desire to pursue a professional career as a hair…
Being a Cosmetologist seems simple enough, many aspiring stylists are often only mesmerized by the fashionable styles and colors but what most don’t realize is that science and cosmetology go hand in hand.…
I had a beautiful conversation with one of my clients the other day, we were discussing the "natural hair movement" that has occurred over the last 10 years.…
To some people a cosmetologist may not have the perfect job. However they have been around for centuries. Cosmetologists didn’t have the name they have today, but they date back to Ancient Egypt, China, Rome, and Greece. Every culture has incorporated beauty into their everyday lifestyle. The field of cosmetology is somewhat of a more broader field than others. Cosmetologists can decide to style hair or he/she can chose to incorporate hair, skin, and nails all together. Whatever he/she decides they could most likely get a job anywhere in the world whether it be a celebrity stylist or a small town hairdresser. While a student in a Comp 1 class we had an assignment to read John Swales’ Six Characteristics of a Discourse Community, and after reading it, I realized that in the field of cosmetology we have a few of the main characteristics of a discourse community. We have clear goals, a particular lexis, intercommunication, and certain genres that are used daily in the hair industry.…
After all the research I did, I have decided maybe not to do this job when I’m older because I personally just don’t feel like it's the right thing for me, even though a lot of people tell me that I’m good at styling hair, I just don’t feel like it's right.…
If you're looking for a fun career, you should consider becoming a hair stylist. You'll have an outlet for your creativity, you'll work with people, and you'll get plenty of physical activity each day. If that sounds more exciting than sitting in an isolated cubical all day while typing on a computer or talking on a phone, then you should look into cosmetology school. Here's a quick look at getting started as a cosmetologist.…
Correctional Essay on Importance of meeting the standards set by AR 670-1. A soldier is a professional and an expert at all times, Because of this his uniform haircut and general hygiene is held to a professional standard. AR 670-1 is the ruling of this standard in which every soldier must uphold to. A soldier is measured by his/her ability to do his job successfully, tactfully, and professionally. The key to doing a job as a professional is a professional appearance, none know this as much as the Army. In the Army, the regulation that dictates what to look like while on duty is the AR 670-1; this provides an SOP on what to wear and how to groom for both males and females alike. When a job is done for the Army, the soldier is responsible to uphold the Army standards and is challenged to excel in his duties and a substandard looking soldier will never excel in the aforementioned. I’ll start off the main part of the essay by saying that a good portion of what is written in this essay is knowledge from AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. A male soldier is responsible for keeping his hair in regulation, that is no longer than 4 inches and off the collar and ears, his facial hair is also subjected stating that unless on profile from and Army Physician, the soldier is responsible for having a clean shave every morning and every day for the duration of his career. Failure to do so is grounds for either a warning from his first line supervisor, a negative counseling form, or even be subject to UCMJ action by his superiors. The requirement for hair grooming standards is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population. Many hairstyles are acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. It is not possible to address every acceptable hairstyle, or what constitutes eccentric or conservative grooming. Therefore, it is the responsibility of leaders at all levels to exercise good…
One day in seventh grade something wondrous occurred to me. At the end of the school day I was packing my belongings that I would need when I materialized at my house. Though while I was preoccupied, I espied something in my mailbox with my eyes suddenly. In matter of that fact, I decided to walk over to it. I slipped my hand through it and then grasped a letter. In result, my body very slowly went to my seat and I opened it. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I was accepted into the National Junior Honor Society. I was so thrilled that I was going ditzy with my adrenaline rising, at least in a fine way. I started cavorting up and down. My body could not stop jumping,vibrating with joy or talking about my news. So I told all of my friends in my class…
Thank you for your consideration and kind review of my essay for entrance into the Academy for Cosmetic Excellence.…
One hot cold Sunday afternoon I had the honor to go to my first class of cosmetology i was very joyful to meet my teacher and meet new people that are in the industry of makeup like i am every time i go to a makeup store called ‘’ULTA’’ I really want to take the whole store why because makeup is just so beautiful and amazing all the lip colors and eyeshadow go on ur face very smoothly and it takes a little too long for me to get ready for school or to a party or special occasion why because your makeup has to look perfect and unique and not looking like you put tons of makeup in my opinion that is not cute.…
High school? Have you thought about it at all or what it takes to be?…
I was previously staff on Hyversal also know as the old Unity. This server averaged 400 players for a while till it died. Iv'e done my part to the server and have tried multiple times to help the server come back up. The staff were so toxic I couln't do anything about it, which is the reason why I left and such. My role was staff manager, forums manager and community manager. What I did was accept staff and deal with forums, I also have dealt with getting partners for the server. Kenzoo used to own the server until he saw how toxic the staff was. My experience at Hyversal helped me improve my staffing skills. Since I took the role of being a manager on Hyversal I lost my screen sharing skills since I never really updated my methods. I resigned…
Courtney Danielle is a beauty and fashion guru who embraces her true self. Her motivation and persistence to embrace her natural beauty, is a trait that is hard to find. You can keep up with Courtney on her Instagram @curlsandcouture.…