Hi C.! Are you in the Austin area? I am.At the age of 16, I had finished cosmetology for manicuring and had gotten my first job in Austin. My mother thought I could earn a little income while going through school.The career was GREAT for me! I manicured my way through the University of Texas at Austin and paid for the entire degree in Economics and Business Adm and everything else.I too have two wonderful children, LOVE to bake (I have a commercial range in my kitchen;-)...and love healthy family time AND Margaritas too!
I believe that in picking out a cosmetology school, it is important that you pick one that makes you comfortable. I know a few of the better ones in the Austin/RoundRock area. I'd love to visit with you and share what I have found. More importantly than the school you attend, are the people you know that can make a good recomendation as to your talents and mostly your character. A high-paying and well-established salon is going to hire you by referral, not by which school you attended.Some of my friends in the business earn $70-$150 per haircut. Color is much more.It would be best to cultivate some great relationships as you go through school, so that at graduation you'll be a great position to get started at the right place!
I'm excited for you!
S. F