Why do people look down on going to school for cosmetology?

[Janet']

I never knew ppl looked down on cosmetology students...In ATL, there are plenty of "celebrity" hair stylists...

 

[Chameleonchick]

People look down on cosmetologists because some folks NEED somebody to look down on. There is nothing wrong with any profession that offers a service that people use and pay for. It doesn't matter if it's garbage men, plumbers, hair dressers, whatever.

It takes all types to make the world go round. As someone who has been in school for 4 years and has another 4-5 ahead of me, I am grateful that there are people in this world who are willing and able to do things that I am not.

So true, this couldn't be said any better.

 

[Chameleonchick]

What chemistry are they learning? Meaning are they doing labs and stuff?

When I was in esthetician school, we did go over some basic chemistry concepts such as pH balances, types of bonds etc. As well as basic anatomy of the face, back and chest. Of course it is not as complex as what I have learned now by taking college level classes but it does help to give an understanding about product usage, massage techniques etc.

 

[Guitarhero]

Probably because it isn't traditional college.

In Holland, you can get a 4-year university degree in it. Of course, you get other medical/science courses with the studies program. It's respectable and I'd like to have one under my belt to practice it part-time, or even once weekly. Heck, I'd like to have a certificate to install weave/braiding plus acrylic nails. It can be quite lucrative.

 

[Guitarhero]

The purpose of cosmetology school is to prepare you for the licensing exam. Just because you graduate and you get a license doesn't mean you know how to do hair.

Absolutely. The people on Tabitha's Salon Takeover are always complaining that they are not getting trained as interns. That's where they develop and hone into their skills, in the salon, under the guidance of an experienced person.