Chapter Two, titled, “Life Skills” includes many characteristics for stylists to strive after. A couple in specific stood out above the rest, motivation being one of them. Motivation is something that can often be hard to grasp but in order to continue learning and be passionate we must have motivation. Time management and scheduling is hard to stay on top of but it must be put in place and followed in order to reach deadlines and achieve goals. True integrity and following ethical standards are crucial for success in any vocation. We need to be honest in everything, be constantly aware of saying true to ethics, and being respectful to people in every situation. Lastly, effective communication skills play a very important role towards success.
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Week by week as the same clients pass through your salon relationships will naturally grow and clients will confide in you. By having confidentiality with each and every client their respect for you will grow and this will also help prevent any problems with gossip and rumors. Another quality that is valuable for communicating with clients is to be attentive and listen to what they have to say. By not interrupting and truly listening to a client it shows that they are important to you and are worthy of your ear. A client consultation is another helpful asset for the client to communicate their desires for the appointment. Some people are visual and need pictures to explain what they are looking for while others may need to simply describe with their words, it is important that either way the client is given the best service possible to meet their requests. Often, people walk into a salon with a vague idea of what they would like but as a stylist it is important to fill in the blanks by making suggestions that suit the clients appearance and lifestyle. Honesty is key and it is better for the client to hear recommendations that are presented respectfully then to get a style or color that is not properly suited to them. Communication is especially important in the hair styling profession and by having confidentiality, listening, doing a client consultation, and making recommendations I …show more content…
After that program finished, I was left with the same question over again. There were and are many things I have enjoyed over the years but the one that stood out was becoming a hair stylist. Ever since I was little, all I have truly wanted to do is get married young and have a family. Not every career suits the lifestyle I desire and that played a huge part in my struggle of making this decision. My dream is to learn as much as possible at school, to graduate and become a professional stylist, and to eventually run my own salon. Jesse, my boyfriend who works in carpentry, will be able to build me a salon right in our yard once we are married. After some time, I hope to have children but because of the flexibility involved in running your own business, my desire is to continue to work through the many stages of life and to continue learning. Over the past couple weeks at Majestany, my dream has grown significantly and is continuing to become more real right before my eyes. I am excited to continue this journey here over the next 10 months and to see where, as a hair stylist, I am lead in the years to
Week by week as the same clients pass through your salon relationships will naturally grow and clients will confide in you. By having confidentiality with each and every client their respect for you will grow and this will also help prevent any problems with gossip and rumors. Another quality that is valuable for communicating with clients is to be attentive and listen to what they have to say. By not interrupting and truly listening to a client it shows that they are important to you and are worthy of your ear. A client consultation is another helpful asset for the client to communicate their desires for the appointment. Some people are visual and need pictures to explain what they are looking for while others may need to simply describe with their words, it is important that either way the client is given the best service possible to meet their requests. Often, people walk into a salon with a vague idea of what they would like but as a stylist it is important to fill in the blanks by making suggestions that suit the clients appearance and lifestyle. Honesty is key and it is better for the client to hear recommendations that are presented respectfully then to get a style or color that is not properly suited to them. Communication is especially important in the hair styling profession and by having confidentiality, listening, doing a client consultation, and making recommendations I …show more content…
After that program finished, I was left with the same question over again. There were and are many things I have enjoyed over the years but the one that stood out was becoming a hair stylist. Ever since I was little, all I have truly wanted to do is get married young and have a family. Not every career suits the lifestyle I desire and that played a huge part in my struggle of making this decision. My dream is to learn as much as possible at school, to graduate and become a professional stylist, and to eventually run my own salon. Jesse, my boyfriend who works in carpentry, will be able to build me a salon right in our yard once we are married. After some time, I hope to have children but because of the flexibility involved in running your own business, my desire is to continue to work through the many stages of life and to continue learning. Over the past couple weeks at Majestany, my dream has grown significantly and is continuing to become more real right before my eyes. I am excited to continue this journey here over the next 10 months and to see where, as a hair stylist, I am lead in the years to