[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-school-news\/lets-talk-first-time\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-school-news\/lets-talk-first-time\/","headline":"Let\u2019s Talk About Your First Time\u2026","name":"Let\u2019s Talk About Your First Time\u2026","description":"Sweaty palms, shortness of breath, butterflies fluttering in your stomach and an overall, \u201cOMG\u201d feeling all throughout your body\u2026 no, I\u2019m not talking about your first date, I\u2019m ...","datePublished":"2014-12-17","dateModified":"2025-04-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/author\/bellus-editor\/#Person","name":"Bellus Editor","url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/author\/bellus-editor\/","identifier":3,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bellus Academy","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Purple_Logo_Bellus_horizontal.png","url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Purple_Logo_Bellus_horizontal.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/person-young-man-beard-emotions-157966.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/person-young-man-beard-emotions-157966.jpeg","height":853,"width":1280},"url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-school-news\/lets-talk-first-time\/","about":["Beauty School News","Educator Feature","Testimonials"],"wordCount":646,"articleBody":"Sweaty palms, shortness of breath, butterflies fluttering in your stomach and an overall, \u201cOMG\u201d feeling all throughout your body\u2026 no, I\u2019m not talking about your first date, I\u2019m talking about your very first appointment with your client. We\u2019ve all been there\u2026 if you are a beauty technician or a wellness practitioner, I\u2019m sure you can totally relate to that moment when you realize that you are not practicing on a doll head\u2026 you\u2019ve got a real live human being in front of you. Yikes!Famous hairstylists like the iconic Sam McKnight, who is known for his collaborations on the runway with Chanel and Fendi, was even a beginner himself at one point. Everyone has to start somewhere! This got me thinking about our students here at Bellus Academy… what was their first time like? I took my curiosity to the student clinic and salon floor to get the insider scoop!\u201cAfter practicing on models, my first day on the floor was not as nerve wracking. The instructors are always around and watching for support and always there when we have a question. My first appointment was a success because of how well prepared I felt knowing that my instructors fully prepared me and gave me the confidence I needed. Overall, it was an exciting and positive experience. I would tell new students to focus on a warm and comforting welcome and spend as much time as possible with your consultation and listen. Pay close attention to your instructor and take a lot of notes and absorb as much as you can when your instructor is talking to your client. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Confidence is everything in the salon.\u201d-Liz Philo, Cosmetology Student\u201cI was so nervous for my first appointment! I had my facial protocol right by my side and I kept going over all of the steps in my head before my client arrived. When she did arrive I totally stuttered through my consultation and forgot the first few steps in the facial. The appointment turned out just fine and she was really happy with the service but I was definitely a ball of nerves! I would advise future students to not over think it too much. You\u2019re going to be a little nervous and you might feel a little awkward but you are going to feel so much better when you\u2019re done. You just need that first appointment to get you comfortable and in the game. It\u2019s smooth sailing after that!\u201d\u201cI was so nervous and dreading it all day! When I first touched her face my hands started shaking! Once I got into it, it ended up going really well! I would tell other beginners that nerves are natural but don\u2019t let them get the best of you.\u201d-Morgan Farris and Kelli Hateh, Esthetics Students\u201cDuring my first appointment I was concerned that my skills were not up to par. I kept wondering if my client was relaxed and if they were satisfied. My advice to new students would be to always be professional no matter how nervous you get and to try your best. There is always room for improvement. Make mistakes now so you can learn and grow from them. \u201c-Stephanie Roman, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner StudentThe first step down any path can be the most challenging, the most terrifying and also the most exhilarating and the most rewarding thing you will ever do in your life. It\u2019s important to remember that those pesky butterflies in your stomach should give you a boost of confidence as they are cheering you on! If you are thinking about making a change and chasing your dreams don\u2019t just take the first step, make a huge jump!Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best, \u201cEvery artist was first an amateur.\u201d "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Beauty School News","item":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-school-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Let\u2019s Talk About Your First Time\u2026","item":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-school-news\/lets-talk-first-time\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]