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Essay On Job Shadowing

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On September 16, 2016 I was given the opportunity to job shadow at Shear Perfections in Collins, MS. My mentor was Misty Page, a hair and makeup artist. She was accompanied by her co-owner and they both assisted in making my job shadowing experience wonderful. Misty set up the entire shop before I arrived and my mother was there to guide me. Doing the job shadowing helped me answer questions I would have never been able to answer on my own. Overall, the environment, clients, and experience was something I can not forget. When I first walked in I was very nervous. I had never job shadowed before and it was so new. However, as soon as Misty saw me, she gave me a big smile and made me feel at home. She had just arrived so she decided to give me a few pointers while I interviewed her. Her business partner Emily also made me feel welcomed. The whole room was inviting and warm. It made me understand why her clients return to her after their appointments. Her large smile and bubbly personality could strip anyone of hate toward the world. The love she had for her job was contagious and I soon began to laugh and enjoy the gossip around me that is normally associated with a salon. …show more content…

I had my reservations about the job shadowing but now that I have done it, I feel that it is beneficial. We started out by going through her tools and cosmetic products she uses everyday. Then her first client came in. It was an older man and he needed his beard trimmed. She showed me how to properly groom a beard. After the man was done, two boys came in. The younger of the two wanted his hair cut just like Jared Leto’s Joker. While Misty cut his hair she showed me different techniques. Ultimately, for such a new haircut, she nailed it. After the boys, she let me bleach a part of a woman's hair. At home I bleach my mothers so I was prepared for the strong ammonia

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