To deal with short and long layers, make 2 pony tails on top and back area of the head and gain some hair to work with. Cover the pony tail with small piece of hair. Curl the hair with curling iron, strategically directing each piece where you'll like it to be pinned later on. Make the parameter pin curls first, then work on the interior design. Learn how to control the flyaway hairs and unwanted side partings that show the scalp with hairspray, comb, and bobby pins. Learn special techniques of how to pin the hair. Not everyone's hair has ideal length and haircut for a special updo that they ask for; a good hairdresser needs to know how to work with challenge hair for updo. Great step-by-step tutorial for cosmetologists, barbers, beauty school students, educators and instructors, salon and industry professionals. Model: Ruth, created by: Nazeli

COSMETOLOGIST! BE A PROFESSIONAL!

YOUR PROFESSIONAL look and attitude is part of your success as a cosmetologist. 

You must: 

• have patience 
• be honest
• be reliable
• have a pleasant attitude
• treat people with respect
• have an ability to listen
• be eager to learn
• be open to suggestions
• look neat 
• keep good hygiene 
• wear comfortable shoes 

Talk: 

• about the client's hair, skin and nails
• necessary services and products
• about the next appointment
• about the client's needs as far as cosmetology goes

Don't: 

• talk about your personal life
• gossip 
• be late
• give promises that you cannot keep
• be greedy

Sounds easy? Print the guidelines and check them every day to see if you are a true professional. 

Tip for the talk: 

Write notes about your conversation, suggestions, prices, etc. in a computer or even on a client record card and review them before they come, so you can have positive recall of you recent conversation, events, etc. No, I am not crazy; if you have 50 clients, and you have suggested highlights and promised a free hair treatment or a product sample to one of your clients 2 months ago for the next time she showed up, you better remember it or simply review your notes. Might take a some time, but it is time well spent; you are working with people: a little mistake, and you might lose them to the next hairdresser who does remember her/his promises (or, perhaps, she/he takes notes?)