Hairstylist in Training?

Ok, so some of you know this about me and some may be surprised to know this. I always thought I would be a hairstylist when I grew up. I always loved playing with my sister's hair and really thought it was what I was meant to do. Well, life took me in a completely different direction and it never happened. When we moved to AZ, and completely started over with our lives, I looked into cosmetology school as an option of something I could do. After the shock of the price wore off, David convinced me that I shouldn't do it. It would take me 2 years to complete school, then how long after that would it take me to build a clientelle to where I would actually make anything at it? So, I put it back on the shelf, so to speak, but have secretly yearned and often thought about just going for it. What I'd really like to do is open a Salon, now that would be fun! Ok, so I wouldn't have the first clue about what goes into a salon, but I guess that business side of me kicks in and I think it would be fun! That way, I am around it, but not doing it... Anyway, Christina and I were at the store the other day and we were in the beauty isle. Michael wants to bleach his hair blonde for the summer and Christina wanted highlights. I wasn't going to take her anywhere to have it done, it costs too much! So, we bought a highlight kit and came home. She has asked everyday -multiple times- 'When are we gonna highlight my hair?' I finally had enough of the question this morning and pulled out the kit! Note: I have NEVER colored my hair or anyone else's from a box! A friend of mine colored my hair from a box waaaaaaaay back in my single days, but I have never done it!! So I am reading the instructions, trying to figure out how to do it. Put a cap on and pull the hair through the holes... WHAT?? That made no sense to me. So I did what any other hands on learner would do. I pulled out my foil, combs, made a 'board' out of a cardboard box and started applying the 'creme' like I have seen my hairdresser do for 15 years. I was not nervous at all. I was completely confident that I could make this work. How hard could it be? My hairdresser made it look so easy! Why was I paying $150 for her to do mine? It looked so easy!! Well, it wasn't as easy as she made it look. She did, however, have much more experience than I did. But I am proud to say, that it only took me an hour to do all the foils. I did the whole top and sides. (and partially down the back. The last time I got my hair colored (at the hair school, it took the girl 2 hours to do my foils!) So I was feeling pretty good. Then I checked the first foil! Oh, did I leave it on too long? It looked really blonde! I pulled the foil and wiped the cream off, then pulled a few more. Let the sides sit a little longer and then eventually pulled them all off. Christina went to shower and when she got out I was very excited to see how I had done. I have to say, I think I did pretty good! Especially for a first timer! I love the way it looks on her. It is subtle and not too stiped. I 'weaved' in the highlights so it would have a more natural look. So, take a look and let me know what you think. Maybe I do have a future in hair? Maybe I should consider the Cosmetology School thing again? The only thing is -as my sweet friend pointed out tonight- ALL the girls there could be my daughter!!! I would be the OLDEST one there! That might be a little wierd!! But, maybe it wouldn't matter. If it's something I wanna do, I should go for it, right? Even though I am almost 40 years old! Yikes that sounds old when I type it! Anyway, let me know what you think of her hair! I love it!





So I don't have any 'before' pictures, but if you scroll down to the earlier blog post of Amanda & Christina's haircut you will see what it looked like before.