Success Stories – Cosmetology

“When the Admissions Representative returned my call, I felt supported and inspired to go after my goals. Enjoy all of the ups and downs, and never be afraid to ask questions or to mess up. Never stop learning and be open-minded…”

“Everyone is in the same boat as you, so don’t hold yourself back. Everyone’s a bit nervous, everyone’s a little confused. So, ask questions, don’t be afraid to mess up. You’re in the perfect environment to try it all. You’re going to do great…”

“Before joining the Evergreen Beauty College family, Bailey graduated from Whatcom Community College with an associate degree. After graduating, she began working as a kennel assistant at a veterinary clinic. She quickly moved up to vet assistant position and was planning to continue her career and education as a veterinarian technician. However, as time went on Bailey realized she wanted a career where she could foster her creativity…”

“I chose cosmetology because hair and makeup are my passion. Ever since I was little, I entered beauty pageants and cheerleading and I always lend a hand in hair and makeup with others. I found so much joy in it. To see someone, feel beautiful with a little transformation is all I need…”

“Never give up on your dream. Keep pushing yourself to learn something new every day. Learn from your mistakes and know that nothing worth having comes easy. Having a great support system helps and know that Evergreen Beauty College is always there to give additional support…”

“Making people feel good is my goal, every day. I feel most confident when doing color. An all over color on a client is so exciting and really interesting to trust the process… understanding what the client wants and suggesting ideas or styles when they are unsure of what they want or need. I stay focused, friendly, and knowledgeable with explaining the process and any retail to help maintain their look. I genuinely care about people and am always up for the client conversation! I want every client to feel welcome…”

“By changing career paths and studying cosmetology, I can take my passion for creativity and background in science and apply them simultaneously to my career path. In college, I spent 4 years studying multiple fields of science, but never ventured into the business world. As a hairstylist, having a foundation of business skills will set me apart and lead me to success…”

“I have always had a passion for hair and makeup since I was a young girl.  Not only do I love exploring my own creativity with hair and makeup, but I really have a passion for listening to people and helping them become their best selves – I realized it was time to put myself first and find something that I was going to enjoy doing for the rest of my life…”

“Through my years of growth, my passion for the Arts grew. Consistently indulging in makeup, hair design, painting, drawing, crafting, and fashion. Advancing in art and cosmetics, however, didn’t make grade school any easier..”

“Originally I moved to the area due to its internationally known craft program. I was busy working on my art practice, working with other artists.” However, like so many during the Pandemic shut down, “I lost everything and realized I needed to find a more stable career without sacrificing my creativity. Looking to my art I saw the thing that made most sense; helping others and the glitz & glam…”