ADVICE FROM A PRO: Becoming a Cosmetology Instructor

For those interested in becoming cosmetology instructors, meet Lisa. She has some insight to share with you before you embark on your beauty educator journey. Lisa spent 10 years as a cosmetology educator at the Eveline Charles Academy. While she has since moved on to a managerial position at the Hair Loft, she looks back at her days as a beauty educator with nostalgia.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH STUDENTS?

My biggest challenge with students was to keep them excited/interested in the topic of choice for the day. It’s not always fun learning and practicing perm wraps or finger waves or even learning brand new techniques that your hands and mind have never tried. Having well-planned out theory and practical curriculums really helps.

MEMORABLE DAYS

The most fun aspects of being an educator was seeing them all the way through. You get a sense of pride in mentoring the future of our industry. Plus, you really get to know each student , their individuality, and hilarious moments you will never forget.

The worst part of educating is feeling responsible for their success even when they don’t see it themselves.

SKILLS OF A GREAT BEAUTY EDUCATOR

If I was hiring an instructor, the number one quality I would look for is their technical abilities and knowledge of the industry. It is important that all instructors are passing quality techniques down to the next generation.

After technical ability, I’m looking for someone who has a kind , patient, and passionate personality.

PRIDE IN YOUR STUDENTS

When I look back on my teaching career the funny thing about it is seeing my past students succeeding and even surpassing me! I went to a Calgary hair show in the fall. Not only did I see a ton of my previous students, but I was overcome with pride to see one of them as a platform artist educating the future generation herself.

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