Retraining as a hairdresser

[diamonds78]

Right, bearing in mind that i am no longer a teenager and student life is now very daunting for me, i would like to know how quickly i could train to be a hairdresser.

I dont want to do day release schemes like school leavers, who work in a salon for peanuts all week and actually learn in college for only 1 day a week. Is this possible?

I have to work around my son, who i am a single parent to, and now that he is heading off to nursey i will have a few free hours every day to get back out there and re educate myself. I currently work part time now but i would be looking to give that up if i found a suitable course. Do Single mums get financial support for retraining???

(Im in northern Ireland)

[terambulan]

The best place to learn is in a salon....it may be peanuts to start as you would be an apprentice and not earning the salon any money. All hairdressers have been thru the junior stage....who else does the sweeping and shampooing? The apprenticeship is 2 years, could be shorter thru a salon if you're a fast learner and prove an asset.

The rewards are good if you stick at it. Remember a salon owner has business expenses and can't afford 'lite-weights'. If you're diligent you will be rewarded as few take up the career preferring Uni's with few end jobs and huge debts!

[snow.maiden]

For a decent income, it's still best to train as a stylist. I'd ask at your local JobCentre or hairdressing college about courses. These can often be fitted in around family life these days, and some places offer a creche servioce for younger children.

[snow.maiden]

For a decent income, it's still best to train as a stylist. I'd ask at your local JobCentre or hairdressing college about courses. These can often be fitted in around family life these days, and some places offer a creche service for younger children.