Now how do u decide that this is the career for you?

20 year old Neha Gadhwalla who is currently training under stylist Sapna Bhavnani says, “I was always interested in hairstyling. My mom and friends were my dummies all the time. Be it parties or social gatherings or even hanging out during the day, they always came to me for help and I did them up. And I realized I really enjoy this stuff. I then decided I should probably do it professionally too. That’s when I decided to take professional training. I plan to work at the salon for a while, and after gaining considerable experience and making a name for myself, I hope to put up my own salon.” She smiles.

A couple of years ago, hairstyling wasn’t really a lucrative option, and so, even though you liked it, you really thought twice about pursuing it as a career. Kamai shamai nahi hai yaar. 27 year old Debbie Dias, who’s another hairstyling apprentice, pursued another profession before taking this up. She says, “ This is something I always wanted to do. But the time wasn’t right when I jus graduated from college. But now when I look at it, it’s a fast growing industry, and pursuing it at this point in time is the best option for me. And since this is like the course I always wanted to do, I an having a blast! Trust me!’

Nandini Patil says, “ whenever I went to the parlour with mamma, I was very intrigued by everything that happened there, and I liked it. I was always very fond of makeup, its like painting for me. (Quite literally ya!). I dint really wanna study further after my 12th, so I started right away. Got myself enrolled into a training institute and now I work on my own. The institute was pretty good, gave equal practical and theoretical training. Besides, they even made sure, that they prepare all their students well before setting them out into the market.” She adds,
“I go on orders to people’s homes and beautify them! I am earning pretty decent now, though initially it was a little tough, coz I had to buy my own products. So there was a bit of investment, but now I am all set and earning upto 25,000 a month. I take care of my own expenses without having to ask my parents.”

If you echo any of these sentiments above, then this is the right career for you.

For guys who’re thinking,
How the hell is a hairstylisht any different from a hajaam!!?? Well, here’s you answer.
U go to a hajaam and ask for a haircut, he picks up the scissor and khach khach , chops off your hair with his ustra!
Now you go to hairstylist, and tell him, “dude , I need a cut”, he analyses you and your hair and with a smile , asks you, “ what exactly are you looking for sir?”, “ do you want me to style it? Or just a basic cut?” wanna keep it long or short? Should it be a snazzy one or sober? You give your answers, and you get the cut you want, and leave the parlour feeling all nice, ready to show it off to the world.
Whhhoof!! This is the goddamn difference!! Get it??

Name- Nalini of Nalini &Yasmin Location- bandra Course- Hair basics (English / Hindi) This is a career course for students who aspire to make a mark in international hairdressing. They provide training in English as well as Hindi. Duration- 4mnths+ 2 weeks internship (unpaid) Cost- Rs. 1, 50,000 with student kit n styling products. Other short term courses taught too. ------------------------------------------------------------ Name- Habib's Location- Andheri (w) and a number of branches Course- Intensive hair course This course will teach you everything right from professional hairstyling techniques to fashion colouring to dealing with hair problems. Also salon management. Duration-8mnths with internship (unpaid) Cost- Rs. app 90,000 with student kit and books. Also includes complimentary courses on long and short hairstyles. Besides this, there are a no. of crash courses available here. ------------------------------------------------------------ Name- Juice Hair academy Location- bandra Course- professional hairdressing This will teach you to deal with different styling techniques and cuts. Duration- 4mnths training+2mnths internship Cost- app Rs. 1, 50,000

Name- Beyond the Fringe Location- Juhu " Course- Professional hairdressing This will teach you how to deal with different types of hair, styling according to face cuts etc. Duration- 6-7mnths with internship (unpaid) Cost- Rs. 69,000+tax Course- Foundation + Professional beauty course You can get a beautician's job after this course. Includes everything from facials to pedicure. Duration- 3-4 months Cost- Rs. 40000+ taxes Course- Makeup Includes personal grooming tips and bridal dressing. Duration- 1-2 months Cost- Rs. 12,000+ tax Did you know? 1. No specific qualifications are required for these courses as these are purely vocational courses. 2. You can start immediately after your SSC or HSC. 3. Basic knowledge of skin and hair would be an advantage, but most of these academy's give you appropriate practical and theoretical training. 4. These are certificate or diploma courses. 5. They place you either in their own salon or recommend you to salons listed with them. 6. The starting salary like any other job would be meager, around 5-10 grands. But as you gain experience and make a name for yourself, you may earn upto 40,000 to 1 lakh a month. 7. This is the only profession where you get paid thrice i.e. Your salary+ commission for the business you do for the salon+ rewards by the customer. 8. you eventually recover your training fees. Sometimes even within 6mnths of your job.