Introductions

Hi there

 

I thought I would start the ball rolling and introduce myself.  I am James Clark, a hairdresser and make up artist from Scotland.  I offer a range of services including restyling for private clients, bridal, film and print work and have expanded to offer teaching. 

 Classes in anaything from fashion imaging to special effects and bridal work for beginners. 

 

James

 Welcome James! Thanks for kicking things off. I'm helping Kate out with the new MyHJi. If you get stuck with any aspect, feel free to get in touch.

 

Andrew 

Hi I'm Lisa, I'm a newbie....I qualified NVQ 2 last year and am currently studying my NVQ 3. I have been working part time as a mobile hairdresser, and am aiming to own my own salon in 3 years time...Hi all!!!!!

hello Lisa,

 good to sw you on here.   I still do the odd homer not as much as I used to. Good luck on the salon. What will you call it?

 

James

Hi James,

Well at the moment I use the name Sophellamy...I think its quite catchy. It all my 3 girls names rolled into one :)

I like the sound of that.   I was tempted years ago to  have a salon but ended up freelancing.  I always liked the ida of the style room.  It sounds like you have it all sused out.

 

James

 Hello, I missed this bit earlier on.

I'm Em and I am a 40 year old hairdressing student. Having been in a 'desk job' or 'Just a Mum' for too many years I feel now is the time to follow my dream. 

My aim is to pass NVQ 1+2 this academic year, onto level 3 then off to a salon - then - who knows.................. I am thoroughly enjoying myself on the course and cant wait to get stuck in properly and be a hairdresser.

A big hello from Dominic Lehane.

I'm  salon owner based in Northampton and i also provide hairdressing education in innovative cutting and styling.

 Would really welcome talking to like minded hairdressers who are passionate about the industry and  who are willing to bring ideas and fun to the forums.

Look forward to us early pioneers of hji getting this as the place to network.

CHEERS

domdom

 Hi domdom

Welcome to the club! Great to have you here. I'm one of the semi-techy drones in sector 7C of HJi. Let me know if you have any questions or problems using the site.

 Andrew

Hi Domdom, and welcome

ellooooooooooo everybody!

im sam and im training but nearly completed my level 2 wooohoooo i work in neath in south wales and lookin 4ward to being a qualified hairdresser

Hello to all. Im Natalie. I started hairdressing in Norwich in 2004, been qualified now for about a year and a half. I absolutely adore hairdressing! No day is ever the same is it!!!  Im starting to think that maybe i am interested in my own business venture, maybe going mobile for a bit then set up a salon. who knows. Im really wanting to get on some really decent courses next year. any suggestions? xxx

Hi Everyone I am Loretta and I have been hairdressing for 20 + years and I still love it today as much as my first day ....... I Love Education - I believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn every single day. Trained in Liverpool UK at Colquitt Street College and Hairlucinations with the fabulous John Butcher and I truly would not be the hairdresser i am today without his guidance and passion ! i loved it so much 10 years went by and I was now the manageress and salon trainer...what ever became of the quiet Saturday assistant ?? Moved to Bermuda in 1996 and worked at Renaissance Hair and Skin Clinic for 7 years. Totally different way of hairdressing over there due to humid climate and everyone riding mopeds ( long story - read my blog for the full story - www.travellinghairdresser@blogspot.com ) I taught in the salon and absolutely loved it. We travelled to New York every year to the big hair show IBS ( Think Salon International but American sized !! ) every year and i soon became addicted to the buzz and enthusiasm of New York City life. "One day I will live here " I declared as I stepped out of the cab !! My love of teaching drew me back to the UK in 2003 where I began full time teaching at Liverpool Community College ( coincidentally now the same college where i trained all those years ago ! ) It was so educational and my standards and levels of teaching are so much higher because of their rigorous standards - Thanks girls !But I still wanted more.............. maybe New York still needed me ? So now I have been living in New York City and working at Arrojo Studio for 2 months and it feels like home - I totally love it ! What an amazing and expanding company , I am so lucky to be a part of the amazingly talented Arrojo Team. Not only is in salon education a passion here but so is travelling education all over the USA at all major trade shows teaching Razor Cutting, Colour Techniques and Styling and also as part of the Wella Creative Artists Educational Classes. Then there is the new Academy and Cosmetology School as well as the product line, tools and equipment ....... phew....... ( and all that from a fellow Brit Mancunian hairdresser called Nick Arrojo ) watch this space ! Anyway .......thats enough about me ! I would love to chat to anyone who is passionate about hair and education so we can compare ideas and notes about trends, products and techniques both sides of The Atlantic, I do hate to miss out on anything ! Please drop me a line - thanks x

Hi Loretta

Wow! What a glamorous globe-trotting career you've had. 

Welcome to MyHJi. I'm sure you'll find people who are passionate about hair and education here.

MyHJi has got big expansion plans for the New Year so watch this space too.

In the meantime, Happy Holidays as they say stateside.

Andrew

 Hiya Loretta, wow I am exhausted just reading about your career, good for you for follwoing that dream