Based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field, an immersive, accessible guide to a career in hairstyling brought to life by acclaimed writer Kate Bolick—essential reading for anyone interested in this creative and dynamic profession. Gwenn LeMoine sees the world through the lens of hair. The daughter of two hairstylists, she has taken her natural talent to an entrepreneurial level and is now the owner of Parlor, a wildly popular, two-location hair salon in the East Village and Brooklyn. A pioneer with four decades of expertise in styling eccentric celebrity personalities, LeMoine works with clients such as such as Piper Kerman, Rue McClanahan, Molly Ringwald, Twyla Tharp, and William Wegman, to name only a few. Her work has also been featured on television (SNL, VH1, ETV), in magazines (Real Simple, Nylon, The New York Times, and Paste), and at awards shows, such as the Tonys and Emmys. In Becoming a Hairstylist, Atlantic columnist and New York Times notable author Kate Bolick provides a compelling profile of a career in hair styling through the life of LeMoine, and offers us a glance at a day in the life at Parlor. The perfect resource for anyone interested in a career in cosmetology, Becoming a Hairstylist portrays how to excel as a stylist—at any age and for all types of customers.

In a struggling job market, there are careers that will always be necessary. One of these careers is as a hairstylist. This book helps job seekers pursue a career in hairstyling by including details about basic education, how to stay competitive in the job market, and developing long-term goals. it includes interview tips and fact-filled sidebars.

This book offers an intriguing view into the hairstyling business. For anyone looking for a career in this arena, this book provides the information needed to land the job that fits his or her skills. The text covers the classes students should take, required licensing and testing, the training necessary, and the reality of what it’s like to work on the job through author interviews with professionals in the industry. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking for a career in the hair care field.

"An inspiring guide for how to go from dreamer to do-er, from someone who’s been there, done that and wrote the book on it.” —Chrissy Teigen, New York Times bestselling author of Cravings and Cravings: Hungry for More “If you want to start a successful business, and do it in style, get this book and learn from its wise and empowering lessons.” —Mindy Kaling, New York Times bestselling author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and Why Not Me? From entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin comes a smart and spirited guide to finding your voice and creating the life and career you deserve—along with a behind-the-scenes look into Jen’s own wild and wonderful road to success. Hailed by the New York Times as “the most influential hair stylist in the world,” Jen Atkin is a celebrated businesswoman, influencer, and stylist and friend to A-list celebrities like the Kardashian-Jenners and Chrissy Teigen. But Jen’s success didn’t arrive overnight. Her glamorous, jet-setting lifestyle came from years of hard work, humility, and hustle. In Blowing My Way to the Top, Jen shatters the illusion of effortless, instant success that permeates social media to reveal the sweat, dedication, and drive it really takes to make it. In this inspiring, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny book, Jen chronicles her remarkable journey and shares what she’s learned along the way. From growing up in a conservative Mormon community where girls were discouraged from pursuing their ambitions, to striking out on her own and finding success on the celebrity style circuit, to building the cult-status brand OUAI—Jen reveals with refreshing candor the lessons, mistakes, and memorable moments that have paved her road to success. Jen also offers insight into the values that have allowed her to thrive in the modern, digital landscape, including the importance of creating authentic content, investing in community, and building social conscious into the ethos of a business. And as a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, Jen speaks frankly about the challenges she’s faced and provides crucial advice for other women, from the importance of running your business like a feminist to building camaraderie amid the competition to learning to navigate the work and life issues that impact women most. At the end of the day, Jen has one simple message: If I can do it, you can too. Blowing My Way to the Top is destined to become the must-read career guide for a new generation, empowering readers everywhere with the permission to dream big—and the tools to make those dreams a reality.

If you are a hairdresser who is currently in or entering the hair industry or know someone who is, then you need this book. The vast number of working hairdressers make less than $30,000 a year. Without an experienced mentor teaching a stylist what to do, it is very difficult to beat the odds and earn over $100,000 a year in income in the beauty business. This book is that mentor! Learn exactly what to do and when to do it as it relates to building and maintaining a large and lucrative clientele base. In short, this book will teach you in detail how to make a lot of money in the hair industry while the vast majority of hairstylists do not. Here is a chapter list- Is this the industry for me? * Internship-Where should I work? * The critical consultation * Commission or rental * Fashion shows * The bi-yearly builder * Competition * Hair care maintenance and retail product sales * Up selling services * The killer shampoo * The power of humor * The chameleon effect * The 100% total satisfaction guarantee * The image game * Station location * Pre-Booking appointments * Tracking your business * Double Booking * Professionalism * The assistant advantage * Department store promotions * Professional distance * Lunch is for whimps * Complete make-over demonstrations * Free services * Business cards * Before and after * The barter system * Scouting for models * Promotions with church groups * Networking in the salon * Clientele date base * Your receptionist * Accounting for success * Do I open my own salon? * Exit plan. This book will teach you how to: * Start, grow, and maintain, a large and lucrative hair clientele * Seperate yourself from the crowd in the hair business * Create a financially independent lifestyle for yourself in the hair industry * Make a lot of money working in a hair salon * Make the hair industry work for you * Finally be successful as a hair stylist You will learn how successful people in the hair industry have achieved that status and how you can do it too. Most importantly, you will learn that making a lot of money in the hair industry has suprisingly little to do with physically doing hair. All of this will be taught from the perspective of a normal guy from Los Angeles California who was lucky enough to be put under the wing of a brilliant man, not through some corporate perspective. Alan Daniels has trained hundreds stylists over the years and many of them have gone on to make over $100,000 incomes. You can do it too!

Cosmetology offers many opportunities for people who like working with their hands and using their creativity to help others look their best. The field of cosmetology encompasses a number of occupations, including hairstylist, barber, nail technician, skin care specialist, and makeup artist. These personal appearance workers are trained in the art of cutting and styling hair, manicuring nails, performing skin treatments, applying makeup, or a combination of these. Readers are provided an overview of the field, including the skills and personal qualities needed for success, and the career training and licensing required to get started. Readers learn how to choose the right school or training program and how to forge a path to their desired career in beauty. Vibrant color photographs and sidebars add interest and excitement.