“Better Late Than Never” Applies to Beauty School

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“Better Late Than Never” Applies to Beauty School

Published: February 26, 2009
by Rosanne Ullman

The other day I came upon a story about Jude, a woman who enrolled in beauty school at the age of 45. Jude

had always wanted to pursue a career in hairdressing, but for whatever reason she got into marketing and life, as it does, went into fast gear. When she finally enrolled in cosmetology school, however, she found that it was as rewarding as she’d hoped.

If you’re in your 30s, 40s or older and thinking about a salon career, you may worry about how you will be received by your fellow students. Jude’s experience was that the “kids were pretty cool about me being so much older.” This doesn’t surprise me. Today’s higher education campuses are a mixed-age environment, with the generations sharing insights and respect for each other as they continue their learning and pursue their dreams.

Jude’s biggest challenge was working with perm rods. I don’t know whether that’s an aging issue, but as long as you don’t have arthritis you should have the physical dexterity necessary to be a stylist. If standing for long periods of time hurts your legs or back, you can always sit on a stool while you cut hair. Also, your instructors at beauty school can demonstrate how to hold your shoulders and hands to minimize stress on your body. While Jude now cuts hair only for friends, she calls upon her beauty background for much of her website content. There are many ways to apply your cosmetology education!