By Ranjan K Baruah
In the last edition, I told you how one can become a hair stylist. In this edition, we are publishing more about hair stylist as career option. Interested youths may become hair stylist or hair dresser for which they need some training. The best part is any one with less academic qualification may also become an expert in this profession.
At present, there are many skill training centres which providefree training with placement assurance.
There are paid courses available but interested individuals may start with skill training courses and later they may choose to take admission in advance courses. These centres are available in different parts of the country.
Leading chain of beauty parlours also conduct training and courses for hair dressers.
With the growing trend parlour has become a trend in every society and even in villagesand sub-urban areas. For their own personal beauty, girls, boys, women and men visit beauty salon or parlour.
Every profession has some traits that are absolutely necessary to have in order to ensure success. The hairdressing profession is one of those fields that has these types of requirements.
For a hairdresser, some of the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for success are interpersonal skills, love of learning, patience/tolerance, problem solving skills, self-confidence, endurance, creativity, time management skills, stress-management, scent and chemical tolerance, marketing skills, business management skills and also skills related to basic first aid.
To be successful in this profession is not so difficult if aspirants possess all required skills.
Individuals may start their own venture or join others and start their career. Some independently working experts may also take up assignment as there are many occasions in our society. Whether fashion shows or marriages, individuals are keen to style their hair.
There is a need to change the attitude of people as many do not want to join this profession.
Instead of searching for jobs creative and hard working youths may try to take up this profession and start their own venture in Meghalaya and other parts of North East.
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(Ranjan K Baruah is a career mentor, skill trainer and motivational speaker and can be reached at [email protected] or 8473943734 for any career related queries)