"I was always interested in the hairdressing industry and after doing some work experience, I knew it was what I wanted to do. I applied to several good salons in the area and was pleased to receive a reply from Christopher Boyton (CB) as I knew they had a good reputation. After an interview and a tour around the salon, I was really happy to be accepted onto the CB team and initially I was quite nervous about meeting everyone as it was such a big team.My training began in 2001 and I used to feel quite nervous during training school but enjoyed working as a team and learning different things. I enjoyed my 2nd year the most as I had settled in well and learnt the ropes by then. I qualified as a hairdresser in 2004 and by 2009 was promoted to Top Stylist which I was really pleased about as it meant that I was performing well enough to work at a higher level.
I have just completed the Wella MCA (Master of Colour) award and although it’s been quite a challenge, I love the extra confidence it is giving me both in-salon and with teaching the trainee stylists. I will possibly go on to study the MCS (Specialist) and MCE (Expert) awards.
Occasionally I meet a client that makes me feel slightly uncomfortable and the holiday entitlement isn’t fantastic for hairdressers but the things I love about being a hairdresser are being creative and making people feel better and happy about themselves. I think I will always work in the hairdressing industry and am open to what may lie ahead in the future.
My advice for someone thinking about hairdressing as a career...you need to be a hard worker and you are on your feet all day. You should always aim to prove yourself and to perform to the best of your ability - manners are very important. The wages aren’t fantastic when you first start out but if you work hard, you will see good results in the future."
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