Success Stories – Cosmetology

“Before I enrolled in EBC I was looking for my path. At the beginning of the pandemic, I was laid off from my job (just like so many others) and it crushed me. I was lost, and didn’t know what road to take. Then my roommate at the time suggested cosmetology school, and a few weeks later I was enrolled. I can’t believe that one of the worst things to happen in my professional life could turn into the most amazing career I could ever imagine.”

“I learned to cut my husband’s hair when we first met 12 years ago and during quarantine when there were no salons open, I started doing many other family members and friend’s hair. Through this experience I noticed how much I loved helping others look and feel their best as well as I truly enjoyed the creative process behind creating a look. I realized that it is never too late to pursue your dreams..”

“I have always been interested in Cosmetology when I was younger. It wasn’t until I was almost completed with my first quarter at Skagit Valley College that I realized I wanted to go to school for hair instead. I started at Evergreen the following fall.” “I have heard great reviews from some past graduates which really peaked my interest. Also it helps that the Mount Vernon campus opened up…”

“It’s important to me to translate my work into helping men, women, and non-binary individuals feel as authentically themselves as possible. I want to show people that you can have hand tattoos, funky haircuts, bold colors and still be…

“I thought a lot about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I wanted to do something more creative and hands-on. Also, with a broad range of services a cosmetologist gets to do, I would never feel restricted…

“When I was younger, I always found myself looking up to my stylists and wanting to be just like them. The type of energy salons give off is something I have always loved as well as the atmosphere. I originally signed up for college with the goal of being a crime scene technician…

“I grew up braiding neighborhood kids’ hair and fell in love with the creativity and freedom I had with my designs. As I got older people tended to trust my skills and advise when it came to anything hair. Not only was I able to make them happy with my work,  I felt a sense of pride and fell in love…

“I chose a career in the beauty industry because I’ve always had a passion for making people happy and being able to make them feel better about themselves. I also love that you are constantly learning something new everyday as the industry is always changing…

“Before I enrolled, I was a barista at Jitterbugs Espresso, and a self-proclaimed photographer and wanted more for myself and my fur child. Back in the day I would not only do my own hair, but my first “clients”, which back then were my twin sister and best friend…

Before enrolling in our Cosmetology program Ms. Lucy had just completed her high school career and was ready to dive into the world of beauty. “I basically grew up in my best friend’s moms salon, sweeping hair and folding capes. It was something I always knew I wanted to do…