Career As Hair Stylist

Hair cutting nowadays is not a casual affair , it gas evolved into a specialized art. A hair stylist is responsible for the grooming, cutting ,styling and shampooing of hair together with providing a wide range of other hair styling services like coloring , perming, strengthening , conditioning and treating the hair

Skill Set

A keen interest in fashion and the ability to keep oneself updated about the latest trends in the world of fashion. An expert hairstylist  needs to have a pleasing personality combined with good communication skills.

Qualifications

There are institutes that allow students who have passed class X to take up a course in hair styling. The first step is to join a reputed institute like the Habib's Hair Academy. Once employed there are number of short expert courses to further your art.

Career Guidance And Remuneration

Most "branded" hairstylists recruit trained people only. Starting with a "branded" hairstylist can fetch you anything close to Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 20, 000 per month. After about three years in the industry , the salary at a reputed salon can be Rs. 40,000. The idea is to nurture your own loyal clientele and than open your own salon 

Exciting Careers

Gone are the days when every child dreamt of being a doctor , and engineer or a pilot. Today there are so many diverse job opportunities out there. Realizing the need to be happy in a job, many are rethinking working in a nine to five job, at a desk. I taking a look at a few of exciting , new and offbeat careers that many are opting for these days.

Wildlife Photographer

If you love observing animals in their natural habitat and want to capture some of the rare moments in the wild, then wild photography is the career for you. It is not only an exciting career opportunity , but also highly paying and vary satisfying . With a good camera and technical know-how to match an undying passion for wildlife., you are all set to hit the adventure hill !

Skill Set

Passion and zeal for nature and wildlife , creative vision , risk taking ability , spirit for adventure , compassion and love to travel.

Qualifications

In India , a handful of institutes like National Centre For Biological Science, Banglore and the Wildlife Institute Of India . Dehradun offer M.Sc Courses in wildlife sciences . On the job training with a professional wildlife photographer is the best way to learn the ropes.

Career Guidance And Remuneration

Although the ultimate dream of a wildlife photographer is to work for National Geographic , be aware that initially you have to slog it out working as a freelancer or working with other magazines , newspapers , websites and publications.Its also essential to market your talent by creating portfolio and using medium like Facebook and Flickr to showcase it. At the entry level , you start with a modest remuneration of Rs. 15, 000 per month. More established photographers can earn anything between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 5 Lakhs

To be continued...................

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