Congratulations to Carly @carlyqs_ for being awarded Plainville’s student of the month!
✨What made you decide cosmetology & go to IIC?
I’ve always been really into hair, especially since I had to learn how to manage my own curly hair. Figuring out how to do my hair quickly turned into a passion for helping other people feel good about theirs too. I’ve always been interested in the beauty industry and knew I wanted to be a part of it. I chose IIC because I heard great things about it and love how supportive the environment is!
✨My Ah Hah moments in school were (Times you realized this is what you should be doing)?
One of my biggest “Ah-Hah” moments came when I did my mom’s hair after her surgery. That moment made me realize that being a hairstylist is about so much more than just “doing hair”. It’s about helping people feel good about themselves, especially when they need it most. Honestly, whenever I learn a new technique and see it come together, it reminds me that I chose the right path.
✨Where do you see yourself when you finish school?
I see myself working in a salon and continuing to grow as a stylist. Eventually I hope to open my own salon!
✨What advice would you give someone looking into Cosmetology school?
Come ready to work and keep an open mind! Not everything will make sense right away, and that’s totally okay. Just keep practicing—it all adds up. Believe in yourself, show up consistently, and don’t forget it’s okay to make mistakes. That’s how you learn.
Congratulations to Julissa @butterfly_beauty_bar1317 for being awarded Wethersfield’s student of the month!
✨What made you decide cosmetology & go to IIC?
I decided to come to cosmetology school & pick International Institute of Cosmetology because I enjoyed braiding and styling curls on my friends and family since I was in middle school.
✨My Ah Hah moments in school were (time you realized this is what you should be doing)?
My ah ha moment was when I started to learn about color I found it easier to start in the front and work top to bottom. I also had a ah ha moment when I was doing a haircut on a client and instead of taking a long time my haircuts were coming out better and faster.
✨Where do you see yourself when you finish school?
When I finish school I see myself working in a salon for a few years until I am able to own my own salon or suite and have other licenses in nails, esthetician, lashes and more.
✨What advice would you give someone looking into Cosmetology school?
Advice I would give to someone looking into cosmetology school is definitely go for it it’s really fun especially when we have service days but if you are passionate about it you’ll learn a lot more than you thought you’d learn.
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