Personal Statement: A Career In Cosmetology

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As time is ticking by and decisions for my future are needing to be made, I struggle pinpointing what exactly I should do as my profession. I think that I know a little about a lot of different things, so it’s hard to decide just one of the many that I think I do well at and enjoy. However, one of my hobbies has really begun to be highlighted as I am getting more recognition for my work. That hobby is doing hair and makeup. It has become my new job goal, but I do need to consider a few things; why I think this job suits me, what I will need to do to become an artist, and some of the positives and negatives of this being my profession. Ever since I was about eight years old, I have had an interest in makeup and hair. I first learned some tricks …show more content…
When getting an Alabama cosmetology license, you must attend a licensed school or complete an apprentice program and complete the state of Alabama's minimum required training hours. For a cosmetologist license I would need 1500 hours in school or 3000 hours as an apprentice. That would cover the “professional” aspect of the job but I did mention being a “successful” artist as well. That comes with advertising and marketing my work, creating a strong portfolio, and building a clientele. I think that getting my name out and really selling myself is going to be most difficult for me but I think it’s worth the …show more content…
Some negatives are that physical stress would be put on my back, makeup equipment and upkeep is expensive, and what I produce may not be something the client is satisfied with.The positives are that I would be making money for doing something that I love, meeting all types of beautiful people, and empowering people by making them look and feel good about themselves. I’d say that the negatives are not too bad and the positives definitely outway them, becoming a makeup and hair artist would be great. Overall, I think that my interest, goal setting, and good and bad contrast of the job still point me in doing hair and makeup. Being a slacker and not being very motivated to do things makes other jobs seem tedious and tiring, however when I just think about doing beauty for people it gets me excited. If I could support myself with this job I would be very happy with this is as my

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