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Lots to Learn During First Job Out of Beauty School

Published: June 30, 2009
by Rosanne Ullman

We’re nearly at the end of the saga that’s followed Krissy Simmons through beauty school, passing her boards and, now, working at ULTA Salon. What has working in a salon taught Krissy that cosmetology school couldn’t or didn’t?

“Working has taught me how to relate to people,” Krissy says. “I have a large range of clients. I have high-schoolers—who are always very fun, especially around updo-season—and I have a few older ladies who have that hip-fashion-trendy thing going on. I love them! But, most of my clients are between ages 23 and 40. I have a great relationship with all of them already, even though most have been “regulars” only for about four months. I don’t have any male clients, because very few men come into this salon. I love my girls though!”

Krissy notes, too, how much product knowledge she’s gained. The beauty school she attended was not connected with any particular product company. “In school, they didn’t push the products on us at all,” Krissy explains. “But in the salon, products are a huge part! Having information about the products is especially important at ULTA, which carries nearly every professional line.” Further, Krissy has found that there’s a difference between taking clients who come into the school’s “clinic floor” and working at a salon. “Just getting out there and doing it is the biggest thing,” she says. “You can’t learn that from a book; you have to get the experience.” Next, we’ll wrap up our time with Krissy.