Diana Jalo - Hair Stylist

Diana Jalo - Hair Stylist Diana Jalo Junior Hair StylistPosted October 16, 2017, by Jenny Sakr Dianas interest in hairdressing is both a cultural and personal interest... Growing up half African meant she was around a lot of women who were always styling their hair. From a young age Diana taught zu sichself to braid and from there, her love for all things hair grew. She now works at Sydneys fruchtwein popular hair salons, Crown Hair in trendy Darlinghurst.What did you study to and what are the steps you took to become a hair stylist?My school offered a TVET course, which allowed me to study at TAFE as an extra elective and get the basics of the Cert III out of the way. I was then an apprentice for 3 years, 2 of which I was studying at TAFE for. Because of my TVET course, I had already learned most of the basics such as shampooing and basic assistant tasks, which was a great advantage.What did you want to be when you were younger?A singerWhen did you first know you wanted to work in hair and what inspired you?Doing my own hair and wanting to do it better. Being around a lot of women who needed hair done constantly was another source of inspiration and interest for me growing up. My family is African, so my sister and cousins would always be getting relaxers or braids.Explain a typical day in the salonThere are very rarely two days that are the same in hairdressing Although simply put, a typical day starts with setting up the salon, ensuring all clients are comfortable and starting either helping someone else by mixing colour and so on or on my own clients.Whats the most interesting thing thats happened to you in your career?Assisting session stylist Michele McQuillan on the Westfield campaign was interesting, as it was great to learn from Michele and get a taste for how an advertising campaign works. Cutting an afro for my apprentice show was great fun and a completely different experience.Name the best and worst parts of your jobMaking someone feel good about how they look and getting to create new styles are some of the best parts of the job. Jobs in customer service can be hard, especially as youre dealing with peoples vanity, which can require some sensitivity. It also requires you to have good communication skills, which takes practice.What do you wish someone had told you before starting in this industry?That the job requires a lot of practice, but that practice makes it all the more rewarding in the end. Things you couldnt imagine doing when you start out, end up possible tooName a career highlightMeeting other amazing hairdressers in the industry and always having the opportunity to learn something new, thats usually creative and fun.Whats next for you?Perfecting my skills in both styling and cutting.Connect with Diana on Instagram and check out some of her awesome work. Make every day a good hair day when you boost your skills with a Hairdressing Course - enquire todayHairdressing ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobInterested in becoming a?HairdresserSalon Manager or OwnerBeauty Salon ManagerColour ConsultantColouristHairdressing CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire Online Jenny SakrJenny found her way with words while interning during uni, since, shes produced articles on it all from hair and beauty to homewares, travel, career advice and study tips. On a weekend youre most likely to find her lining up for a table at the latest cafe or restaurant.Related ArticlesBrowse moreOnline studyNine courses you never thought you could study onlineIn an age when almost everything you could want is at your virtual fingertips, the world of education has also moved into the digital sphere.Social mediaHow Facebook could cost you your jobIf you are one of the over nine million Australians or 5 00 million people worldwide who use Facebook, you probably use the social networking site to keep up with your friends, write on each others walls and view each others photos.StressWellbeingMental Health In The WorkplaceAn overbearing boss, unpleasant working conditions, unrealistic targets, personal health issues, and more can all affect our mood and stress levels in the workplace. Looking after your mental health should be 1 on your list of professional priorities, heres our tips for improving your workplace wellbeing.