Need help growing your new career? Call the First Chair helpline at 866-750-3610 for resume tips, business information and answers to any other questions you have as you start out in the salon industry.

Show off your style

Now there’s a place for you to display your work, look at what other students and new hairdressers are doing, and vote on your favorite styles! Every time you take pictures of your finished hair styles, post them in the Student Styles section.

Best in business

Surf our wealth of articles on helping cosmetology students and new stylists build a clientele. Visit Building Your Book. This month, the section features stories on building communication with clients, with advice from long-time Redken platform artist, Sam Villa. Veteran stylist Kathy Jager offers up tips on how you can Tell Clients the Truth (Nicely!).

Landing in the spotlight

Each month, you can read a profile of a new stylist, talking about his or her transition from school to work. This month, we talked to Kiko Montoya, a graduate from Aveda Academy Denver, and a stylist at Pure Talent Salon in Denver, Colorado. Read about his job search, mentors and the reality of working in the salon.