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Maisie

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If you have, what were your experiences? There is a college near me and they have a salon where the students work on paying clients. The prices are really good, more than half the price of going to a qualified beautician. They are supervised at all times by a tutor. I don''t have the money to pay full price for regular treatments at the minute so this seems like a good option.
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Yes, and I got super lucky - my haircut was all kinds of awesome. But be prepared to have it "fixed" by someone that knows what they''re doing if something goes wrong. After all, these kids are just learning.
 
Yeah I can imagine a haircut having the chance to go a bit wrong! Its really odd, I refused having students to observe in the delivery room when I was giving birth, yet I am considering letting one loose on my hair or body!
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I used to go all the time when I was growing up, especially for things like perms. Just be aware that if you get a newer student that it can take a really long time.
 
Thanks for that Kismet. I will be sure to make an appointment earlier in the day to make sure I am home in time for the kids getting out of school. I might start off with facials or something, get my confidence up slowly!
 
I have absolutely done this. Believe it or not, I have several friends who have gone to "beauty school" this past year or two, and I have gone in for a haircut/trim a couple times with my friend L. These gals aren''t "kids," though. They are women who have college degrees, did the corporate thing, got married and had children, stayed at home for a few years and then decided they wanted to do something fun. I''d say they''re more responsible and care a bit more about how my hair turns out since they know me and they''re older than the average college kid.

I went to a similar place in the west burbs of Chicago (Darien, I believe) once...never again. I let a gal highlight my hair and it was A.W.F.U.L. It must''ve been her first time doing color.

Maisie, just stick to basic services and you will be fine.
 
I just went to my local Mario Tricocci University and had a first year student cut and color my hair. It took all day but all I paid was $47. Its probably the best job I ever had done. The instructor checked in every so often and fixed any faults at the end. A very pleasant day! If you are in Chicago area there are 3 MT University locations.
 
Yes, I've done this. Manicures and facials mostly, but when I was a student, I used to model for a friend who was a student at the Vidal Sassoon salon in Glasgow. He was fabulous, even in his first week there. He was also fairly closely supervised, so I was never worried. Go for it!

ETA another option is to find a local salon that provides training - they'll have students too. Rainbow Rooms do this, if there's one near you.
 
Yes! At most places you can request a student that is closer to the end of training. I don''t always do this, but every once in awhile it''s an easy way to save money. Facials and manicures are usually great bargains.
 
I''ve been for a facial and it was great! DH has also gotten a couple as well as a pedicure lol. He didn''t like the pedicure as much. Most mani/pedi places around here are owned by Asian individuals and they always seem to do the best job for those types of things.

I think you should definitely try it out! One note though... when I went for my facials, it was definitely not a typical "relaxing environment" but I imagine its different at the different schools. I was in a large room where others may or may not be having other skin services done and there were flourescent lights and I could hear outside chatter by the students. It didn''t ruin it though... especially since the facial was only like $10!!!
 
I wouldn''t go for a haircut or a brow wax, but I would go for a trim or any other type of service. There is a school by my office and I get all my manis, pedis, and massages there. They do take much longer than professional salons, though. DH went once for a haircut and was there for two hours to get a men''s haircut!
 
I''ve gotten my hair cut by several apprentices over the years. They''re always closely supervised by a master stylist who fixes any mistakes so I''ve always gotten a good hair cut. I made the mistake of going to one of the apprentices (a former coworker of mine) when she first got her license so she had no one supervising her and my haircut was not good. So I think going to a school or a supervised apprentice is a much better idea than going to a junior stylist!
 
I have facials done at a local aesthetics school/spa. $40 a pop and they do a great job!
 
Maisie,
A few years back I went to one and the deal was I had tried cutting my hair myself (lol!) and you can imagine what happened, right? I totally messed it up. Sooo. . .I HAD to have it fixed that same day and drove around and for some reason I stopped at a beauty school rather than a regular salon and decided to go for it (all my hair needed was to be evened out b/c I cut it uneven). Well, the gal sits me down in the chair and rather than cutting my hair, she RAISES her hand and had an instructor came over and sat by us. The gal spent the entire sesson stopping every couple of minutes to ask the teacher what to do. She kept forgetting which way to angle the sissors and the teacher would have to correct her. Why I sat there, I still do not know. I had a tremendous urge to jump out of the seat and run. . .but I didn't. She gave me a terrible haircut and then I had to go to regular salon the next day and paid $60 to get it to look 1/2 way normal.
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Well, I taught beauty school...and got my education at one...so, I''ve had students mess around on me MANY times.

1. Ask for someone who is nearly ready to graduate. They go on hours...so everyone on the floor has a bunch, but the closer they are to "getting out" the more experience they have had.

2. Ask for someone who is "apprenticing" at a big salon. They are taking education there as well. So while they haven''t graduated, they are getting real salon training, too!

3. Don''t be afraid to "speak up"...these students are learning...if you see something you don''t like, talk it out.

4. No big changes. Don''t go in there with super long hair wanting to walk out short...beauty schools are ideal for trims, but not drastic changes. Students tend to get overwhelmed and their work suffers for it.

5. Bring pictures. Because beauty school formally trains students on everything...communication and consultations are two of the lesser touched upon facets. If you can bring a picture, and the student can actually see what you want you have set up the appointment to go better.

6. Expect to be there awhile! Usually a cut can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour...plus the wait for an educator to "check it" before allowing the student to finish you.

7. Avoid Saturdays. In my school and again when I was teaching, Saturdays are generally the day where the retirement homes bus their women in for roller-sets, perms, tints and trims. Crazy busy. You could be waiting for hours just to be seen! Same with half-price day which is usually offered once a week, but call to find out. If you can only get there on a Saturday...be there when they open!!
 
Also...fun fact...

Call your big name salons and spa''s in your area. Many have "young talent" programs...basically this is a place for stylist who have yet to complete the in-salon extra education to meet the requirements to go out on the floor. This is a little known perk that most salons have...but, you can volunteer as a model and get your cut for free! Color service is usually free, you just pay a nominal color charge--the price of product. They have very "basic" cuts...bob, long layer, short layer, graduated bob...nothing crazy. Depending on your cut, you could probably get in easily! And no, "salon models" don''t need to look like models!
 
Date: 1/12/2010 12:21:14 PM
Author: Italiahaircolor
Also...fun fact...

Call your big name salons and spa''s in your area. Many have ''young talent'' programs...basically this is a place for stylist who have yet to complete the in-salon extra education to meet the requirements to go out on the floor. This is a little known perk that most salons have...but, you can volunteer as a model and get your cut for free! Color service is usually free, you just pay a nominal color charge--the price of product. They have very ''basic'' cuts...bob, long layer, short layer, graduated bob...nothing crazy. Depending on your cut, you could probably get in easily! And no, ''salon models'' don''t need to look like models!
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This is what I did when I was at college. I don''t look like a model.
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Date: 1/12/2010 1:42:21 PM
Author: Mrs Mitchell
Date: 1/12/2010 12:21:14 PM

Author: Italiahaircolor

Also...fun fact...


Call your big name salons and spa''s in your area. Many have ''young talent'' programs...basically this is a place for stylist who have yet to complete the in-salon extra education to meet the requirements to go out on the floor. This is a little known perk that most salons have...but, you can volunteer as a model and get your cut for free! Color service is usually free, you just pay a nominal color charge--the price of product. They have very ''basic'' cuts...bob, long layer, short layer, graduated bob...nothing crazy. Depending on your cut, you could probably get in easily! And no, ''salon models'' don''t need to look like models!
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This is what I did when I was at college. I don''t look like a model.
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Haha! You wouldn''t believe how many people are confused by this. You hear salon and model and all of a sudden you''re thinking of those big glossy head shots you see in Salons. It can be intimidating...but it''s really nothing more than a stylist working on a human as opposed to a mannequin.
 
Well I''m not sure I am brave enough for a cut after reading MC''s post! I am going to stick to facials! Mind you, I wonder whether a colour might be a safe bet...surely they are supervised the whole time?

I also used to think Model meant just that. A very glamorous lady posing!
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My sister is studying massage therapy at college. She has clients that come in to be practised on. I could quite fancy that too. She gave me a massage at Christmas when I went to stay with her and it was lovely.
 
Oh, I meant to say.. the salon at the college is nice and posh. Its got 14 individual treatment rooms. The whole place is just like a spa/salon you would get anywhere but its inside the college.
 
I got my hair cut at the Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor all through college. Also used the one out here in DC. Had great experiences every time!!!

Have not done the other treatments though...I should check that out!
 
To be frank with you, I''d be more worried about having a student work on my skin than work on my hair.

I actually write the makeup curriculum for a very large cosmetology school. I have worked with students of esthetics of the past nearly 3 years. While many are talented and take the responsibility seriously and ask the right questions, some don''t. Beauty school is a funny thing. It is so easy for a student to really mess up your skin with chemicals they aren''t totally versed on. I have seen burns from cleansers and masks. They often use tools that they are learning about. The skin is such a delicate organ, I''d be very cautious if I were you.
 
Date: 1/12/2010 4:33:50 PM
Author: Maisie
Well I''m not sure I am brave enough for a cut after reading MC''s post! I am going to stick to facials! Mind you, I wonder whether a colour might be a safe bet...surely they are supervised the whole time?

I also used to think Model meant just that. A very glamorous lady posing!
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My sister is studying massage therapy at college. She has clients that come in to be practised on. I could quite fancy that too. She gave me a massage at Christmas when I went to stay with her and it was lovely.
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2nd to Italia. Facial skin is delicate. Be sure not to have any chemicals applied. Hair can be covered with a hat, face cannot.
 
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