My family has always told me that I'm a career college student. Hell, if I could get paid enough I would be, because I absolutely love learning new things and especially ones that stimulate me in some way. Last Monday, I attended a Paul Mitchell cutting class that was taught by the always inspirational and amazing Neight Gutierrez from Springfield, Missouri.
To start off the experience of the day, I have to admit that I almost didn't make it. In theory, the SSG Oklahoma City location is only 30-45 minutes away, but the class started at 9 in the morning. So, you already know!! I hit traffic on two separate highways and was cussing the whole way because I ABSOLUTELY HATE to be late to anything. But, by some miracle, I passed the traffic, sped up a lot and made it just in time.
And, not to worry, I made it 60 seconds before one of my instructors at school, who had arrived to assist Neight. So, I felt the weight go away.
He started off by asking us what we wanted to learn, which I've never seen happen in a training class for cosmetology, so I was impressed with the class right away! There was talk in the audience of face shapes, figuring out a hair cut from a picture, and internal layers. I'm still not sure what internal layers are, but I'll survive that. I'm just happy I can do the basic layers I've learned without killing somebody. I never thought I'd be able to do hair.
The first haircut Neight taught was a quick and easy long layer cut that I wasn't really crazy about the results, but I've never been one for boring haircuts. I liked the next haircut more - it started with concave layers in the nape area and then just used that as a guide in the remaining sections. I diagrammed it in a way that made me comfortable with the cut. Yes! Megan Vaughn Hightower would be proud!
The last haircut was absolutely amazing! My mind and my heart are still buzzing about it. He did an entire triangular graduation with his clippers. It was beautiful and easy. I want to attempt this on my daughter after I practice on a mannequin.
After the class, I went to Sally's and bought items for my wet set kit so that I will be ready when my state board test date comes. I also got perm rods for my soon-to-be permed head! I'm really excited. I'll post pictures. :)
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