I dropped out of college today. I only had three-four semesters left, but I was getting a degree in something I hated, it was too late to change my major, I was spending thousands and thousands of dollars on a worthless degree... I decided to not go to cosmetology school so I could experience "college" with my friends, but now I'm dropping out of college to (hopefully) pursue cosmetology. Life's too short to hate the life you're living.

I took my states theory board test today! & I passed. 💕

I just searched cosmetology school onto youtube and came across your video I am somewhat relating to you I am currently going to college and not feeling like I am doing the right thing. I do love my classes but then I think of my future and feel it is not for me. Like it is not me. I kind of want to apply for a cosmetology school/class but I am scared that I will be letting my family down. I also deal with depression and anxiety but once I start to play with makeup and do my hair I feel so much better. It really helps me get out of the negative thoughts. thank you for sharing your experience. I am happy to find your channel.

I cannot emphasize how much this is so me, I struggled with college and completely disliked it the minute I started, I've always been into hair and makeup and used to be obsessed and loved doing others people's hair and makeup and I am now trying out cosmetology school, I start next month actually and to be honest this very inspirational and really help me, thank you.

I am 16, I am in online school to graduate early (I have like 10 classes left instead of 16) and after I graduate I am going straight into cosmetology school and I'm so excited to take such a huge leap at such a young age. Like 17 or 18 and working full time at a salon is such a dream.

Girl!! Why is your story so meeee!😭 I'm about to graduate from college and all I can think of is get out from there and go to cosmetology school!

I feel you, I went through so much for a couple years. Now im new in Jesus Christ! And i feel like God has strengthened me in so many ways! Im thinking about starting beauty school soon .

thank you for this vlog and talk! i'm only 14, so i obviously have no knowledge in how college is like or high school(well, i just started being a freshman this year!) but i was worried about college because i'm the type of person to go into nothing but chronic depression, a bunch of anxieties, and obviously stress. i stressed so much really early just choosing something i'm passionate about and so much more. but we have curriculums to choose and cosmetology was one of them. i'm very glad to choose it because it seems very positive, very fun, you get to use your creativity, you get to do something that not only will make you happy but to other people too. not trying to be stereotypical but i have asian parents and obviously they tend to be strict so i always assumed they would want me to go to college, but they were fine with the career path i chose and i'm super happyyy about it because right now, i have straight up 100% in cosmetology as my grade.

I hope you're enjoying cosmetology school! it's tough but so worth it! my story is similar to yours I wanted to go to cosmetology school out of high school but was pressured by family and friends to go to college and get into the medical field. I went ahead and did it because I thought it was the right thing to do. So I went to college and got a job but I knew it wasn't something I wanted to do permanently. I spent years going from job to job, and never being happy. It's a good thing you figured this out now I had a whole decade (and some) after High School until I started cosmetology school. I started last August and this is my last week of school. congrats

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I've loved hair and makeup since I was a kid and always wanted to do it. My issue has always been that I was afraid of failure. I was afraid that I wouldn't be good enough and that I wasted everything for something I wasn't cut out for. I had that mindset that I was to go to college and pick a profession that would bring me a steady income and a life with minimal struggle. Especially coming from a low income, Mexican family I just wanted to make them proud. Now I'm starting to realize that picking a profession for money instead of passion will lead me nowhere. I think in ready to take a step foward and start my journey into the cosmetology world. Thank you again!

I'm 34, and start cosmetology school next Monday! I'm so excited to start my future. You're never too old!

Oh my gosh I needed to watch this. I’ve wanted to do cosmetology since I was 16, and I’m 23 now. I dropped out of high school at 18 and never got my GED or anything, just working temporary jobs since then that I know I’ll never love and as time goes on I just feel upset in myself for not chasing the dreams I thought I’d be doing already. I thought I’d be graduated and working by now, and it still brings me down when I really think about it because I still know this is what I wanna do. I’ve ALWAYS gotten compliments from people of all ages on my hair, they love it and I even inspired little girls to wear fake colored extensions from seeing mine. It seriously brings me such joy to have a small impact like that and I work fast food at the moment, and that’s all it took to inspire these girls!! For all I know I’m making a life long impact and who knows, they may be like us in the future. Anyway, I just wanna say I absolutely loved this video and what you said about how it’s never too late and you felt the same way as I do now, and look at you now. Accomplishing your dreams! ❤️ You’re my current inspiration, I wanna do it like you and get my GED asap. My mom and fiancé say I can do it, and I hope to start after I move to a bigger city within this year. Even if I start next year I’d be so happy! You’ve gotten me excited and motivated all over again. Thanks girl! 😊 PS I would also love to be a barber, my man can grow a full blown beard and dark thick hair, so he’s great practice and we can save at least $35 a month on his haircuts if I did them myself for the rest of my life haha. 😁

Thank you, I needed this. I feel much more confident and inspired just listening to you. I was a pharmacy technician, a miserable one at that. I finally found the courage to just quit. I wasn't motivated to get up for work anymore and I kept having mental breakdowns. I held back since high school, I'm 21 now. But I finally enrolled and will be starting next week, i'm nervous yet excited. I've always watched videos without signing in a youtube acct but i just made one just to subscribe to you. Anyways best wishes in your cosmetology career, xoxo.

Yes girl my mom has wanted me to go to college for marketing for so long but ive known for a minute my heart is in beauty i took a year off after high school to figure out what i wanted to do and now i will be starting school next week im so excited. Always follow your heart cause its always the right choice

Congrats! your excitement/happiness is contagious :)

Girl thank you for this!! I'm a comm major at my community college and I don't think I want my bachelors, I want to go to cosmetology school. I'm 22.5 y/o and think I can finish my degree and be enrolled in cosmo by 24 (: I'm really thrilled to be considering following my dreams, and happy you're sharing your story to inspire others.

Hey! I just found your channel and you have honestly hit me right where I needed! I am a senior in college and I'm definitely going to graduate but hearing everything you have been through it really helps me make decisions for myself!

I love this I'm 17 and have bad depression but whenever I'm doing makeup and hair I'm always smiling watching this has made me really excited for when I get in school to start. Do you have any suggestions what to look for when finding a good school to attend for cosmetology?

I am going into cosmetology school this fall 2017 at my local community college. I too am excited about getting started.

I’m in hot ass California watching this like “Wow, so that’s what snow looks like!”

This speaks to me on so many levels. I just turned 25 in June and I am going to tour a Cosmo school tomorrow. And I'm struggling to figure out if I'm making the right decision but it's something I've been wanting to do since I was 15. Best of luck on your journey!

Omg snow makes noise. Lol ive never seen snow.

I took a year off after I graduated and then went to college for one year when I was 20; it sucked ass. I still didn't know what I really wanted to do, and my local school offered close to nothing, so I quit after barely making it a year. Fast forward 6 years, and I finally decided (after considering cosmetology since I was in 8th grade lol) to sign up for classes. I start next Thursday and I'm so excited to get my life and future career started! :D

i teared up when you talked abt your journey of how you’ve got to where you are now bc im going through it rn. things are getting better and this the first time i’ve been happy abt something in a while. thank you for making your videos...i’ll definitely be binge watching all your videos and subscribing for more!! i wish you nothing but success!! 🤍🤍

I’ve been binging your videos for weeks and I love them. I recently graduated with my bachelors in communications as well, but I’ve always had a passion for anything related to the beauty industry. I start cosmetology school tomorrow and after hearing your story it made me feel so good about my decision ❤️❤️❤️

This is such an inspiring video. I started hairdressing school 2 months ago and was loving it until my depression & anxiety came back. I've had quite a few days off due to this.Watching you get ready in the morning and head out gives me motivation when all I want to do is hide under the covers. Glad I found your channel :-)

congrats girl! I am so happy for you. I already went through school and have been licensed for a year so I am excited to go through this journey with you! I wish you the best

Thank you so much for your videos! I can relate to you so much!! And you truly inspire me. I’ve put cosmetology on the back burner for 10 years! I’ve always loved hair and enjoyed makeup and should’ve done this long ago. Now I’m 28, and I’ve been dealing with depression for a little while now, I’m pregnant and I just want to finally do what I’ve always loved without wondering what if. It’s crazy how much I relate to you tbh, down to the health issues. I feel like now is the perfect time and the last chance for me to feel like I have the proper time to do this. After my baby comes I will still have a few months of school left but it’s all good! Again, thank you so much for your videos, I’m so excited to start my journey next month! It’s beautiful seeing your growth. Many blessings to you Queen!

I love watching your videos! Im starting cosmetology school in a couple of weeks after not really knowing what I wanted to do as a career after high school. Thanks for making these videos! You are so inspiring!! :)

Omg I am so glad i found your channel! I feel EXACTLY the same. I feel miserable and stuck in college, so I am doubting to get into beauty school. I am obsessed with hair and makeup since I was a kid! Your talk in the car meant so much to me

I love this so much! Everything you said about forcing yourself to graduate with a degree and then going into a full time Marketing career only to feel lost. That was me! Thank you for your video!

I just enrolled in cosmetology school last week and im waiting for a call about my start date and this video was very informative and im really excited! thank you!

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story, I relate to it so so so so much you have no idea. Thank you. It’s nice to know someone feels literally the same way, and we have the same experiences and I’m 24 about to go to cosmetology school!!!

I'm so happy for you! You've always wanted to go and you are there! And wow that is A LOT of stuff in that kit!

I'm so happy I found your channel! I have been debating of going to cosmetology school and you just made me WANT to go so bad. Loveee your excitement💖

This is so me!!!! I'm starting college this month for cosmetology and already super exited!!

It makes me so happy to see you so happy and excited! Especially since you have wanted to do this for SOOOO long and the very first video I ever watched of yours was a tutorial for red hair. Can't wait to see what you learn and what else you can teach us!

your story sounds so much like my life. depression and issues, been into makeup and hair and i bought a mannequin head at an early age so i get started early and watching you and being a new subscriber.. thanks for making me dream big and bright and make me wanna vlog now.

Aww! I follow now! looking back at you is soo fun! 😘 Your soo cute! And have come so far! Woot woot! Good for you girl! I feel so happy for you! You seem like such a great person! 😍❤.

GIRL YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ME, it’s the same way with me, I use to work at Walmart and I enjoyed doing my job but I didn’t enjoy working with the coworkers I had and then I was really really depressed, felt like I couldn’t do anything then boom I decided to take something I’m passionate about and that’s cosmo💯👏🏽Finally found someone that’s relatable

I'm so excited for u! I love doing hair as well always wanted to do cosmetology but it's expensive! I'm happy for u! I can tell you love it too!

So excited for u, I remember u wanting to go for a while. And your right it is never too late to follow your dream, I was 39 years old and I went to cosmo school, just like u life got in my way and I choose to be a stay at home mom and I don't regret it but through all the struggles I just recently passed stateboard. Best of luck to you, stay focused 😊

4 years ago I started to dye my hair margenta and I watched your videos, I have been a hair enthusiast ever since, not just doing my own hair but also my friends. I just finish my second Associate degree and I'm considering follow my passion which is going to cosmetology school. I'm so happy for you and your career your video is truly helpful

No way!! I just searched Cosmetology School and found your video as I just signed up yesterday for....Metro Beauty Academy. Small world! I’m very happy to hear stories similar to mine with pushing going to hair school due to others expectations and what not. Thanks girl!

I have watched your videos for a few years and I'm so happy and excited for you, aaaahhh congrats girl

Subbed cause of your talk in the car. Like damn girl I relate and I'm starting cos school in a month. WISH YOU LUCK and sending good energy. Can't wait to see your journey

I've been working for 18 years but have decided to start cosmetology, self-studying rn. I guess this is what I'm made for. There is no feeling better than making a girl more beautiful. 😍

I just started last week, and I love it! I never knew how passionate i am of cosmetology! I already learned how to retouch, highlight and properly dye hair, and double process. I’m starting facials this coming week... can’t wait!

VERY inspirational!! Going to follow you on Instagram now and goodluck on your journey keep us posted on everything!!

I start this week😭🙌🏼❤️ literally so excited

Totally felt the same as you did when I left my study for what I'm doing now. I didn't want to be doing a 9-5 job with stress up the bum and just wasn't happy with it anymore! So I left, took time off and went into Nail Technology - now I love my job and couldn't be happier with what I'm doing! So glad you made the choice that will make you happy and where you want to go :D

So excited to see newer videos of people doing cosmetology! I'm going to take my assessment next week and start probably in fall! Seeing other people go through it makes me less anxious haha good luck girl !!!❤️

I love this SO much! Please do more of these, im starting school on Monday actually, and I'm so nervous 😩😩😩 pray for me

Your story was beyond relatable for me. I really really enjoyed this video.

Girl. I'm currently in the same boat that you used to be in, and it's SO great to hear that you've finally taken the plunge to make that career change! I'm in my twenties with a college degree at a job I'm wishing my days away to the weekend. It's inspiring to hear your story. Please keep posting videos about school, if you can! I'm looking to finally make the change coming up here in September. Thanks for this video, and good luck to you!!!

This really helped me out a lot man I can’t even describe how this helped me thank you I’m glad you decided to blog it I’m late tho 2019 😛

You're so amazing!! I'm going back to school also and I'm 22 ❤️❤️❤️ So excited for you :))

I went to cosmetology school about 10 years ago! I loved it! So happy for you! 💗💗

woah, your kit is 100x better than what I got in beauty school lol. congrats!

Thank you for this video girl! Feel like we share such a similar story 💕💕 go girl!

I started this week and I freaking love it !!

I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see what you accomplish at cosmetology school!! 😊😊😊😊😊 I also agree that it's okay if things don't go to plan. I originally started college as an English major to become an author, but I learned it wasn't for me, and I changed my major to sociology in hopes that I will work in marketing, media, or youth service. Also can't wait for the cosmetology kit video 😘😘😘😘😘

I quit my full time job this year to go back to study hairdressing as its my truse passion, I really relate to your words :) it's all so exciting! :D xxx

i just graduated with my associates and was about to continue on with my bachelors but i’m making a decision to dis-enroll and enroll in cosmetology, wish me luck!

Omg I just came across your vlog and you just motivated me more to actually signing up to Cosmetology School. 💯 I can so relate to your story girl, I'm done with fast food, retail jobs , I'm ready to do what I love, what I'm actually passionate about. ❤️💄💅✂️

Omg i found your channel last night while i was searching to find someone with a similar foundation shade and thought i can relate so much and then i found this video and you went to the cosmetology school I've been wanting to go to for the past 3 years but haven't been able to because its a bit far and I've been kind of scared my family tells me to go somewhere closer but I'm so set on this school and now been able to see and hear your experience I'm even more excited.

Your first day experience makes me sooo excited to start cosmetology school next month ! (:

Yay missed your vlogs !!!

I start in September! Getting enrolled was hard because I have an entire child support thing going on with my dad that held up enrollment but it's happening!

Hi I love your Passion! Please be the strongest woman there! You are inspiring!!

Seriously so happy this video is a thing! I start at metro in a day and I’ve been so nervous!

So excited for these Cosmetology videos!! We'll get to see your growing journey! Things may never go according to plan, but it leads to something better (:

I have always wanted to do hair or nails.. but I didn’t follow through. I went to school for something else I liked , ECE early childhood education.. but tbh i dont even want to be a teacher i’m a nanny now. Have been for 5 years and want to get out and do my own thing.. start my own business. I have fell in love again with nails and have started practicing on my own!

I'm so excited for you, Sam!!! You're gonna kill it in cosmetology school :))

I love love love this video! I just passed my ged two days ago and I’m looking into schools 🥰

This makes me so pumped! I start on June 19th and I'm so excited!

This video makes me super excited to start

This is inspiration I thought i was moving too slowly i still think that by the time im 25 ill be settled in my career but this makes me feel so much better i feel like i dont have to rush anything theres so much going on in my life and i feel like the timing isnt right right now but i want to go to cosmetology school soooo bad which is why im not in college because i knew there's absolutely nothing else i want to do

Is it good money at Paul Mitchell cause I want to go jus want to be able to support my family

Samantha I absolutely love the makeup you are wearing what do you use??

Did you get to keep the beauty kits?

I’m so glad I found this video! I’m 24 and I’ve recently graduated from college with my bachelors degree in business. I got a degree in business because I never really knew what I wanted to do and thought that it would be a great general degree to get. But I just don’t have a passion for the business industry and can’t see myself building a career from it. Now I’m am hoping to start cosmetology school soon and this video just pumped me up so much and helped me feel more confident in changing my career path! Thanks so much for sharing 💕

You go girl! This is very inspiring!

Girl I signed up for college but just going in there for paper work & thinking about & going to school didn't make me happy but like depressed in looking towards that so I went towards doing something that makes me happy & in August I start milan & im so happy to do something I love 🌟♥️

just found you and i love this! i relate so much! I just graduated with my bachelors in marketing and am scared of being bored and not loving what i do. I've always had interest in makeup and hair, even though im not the best at it.

Hi samantha.. Watched your vlog today and I could relate myself to you sooooooo freaking much. Even I completed my graduation last year. And finally after a painful year of waiting I finally took my admission in cosmetology school 2 weeks before and I am starting my classes from coming monday. I cant tell you how happy and excited I am. And your vlog made me more happy, knowing that it was not just me who has been going through struggles and surpassing it. all the best💕

your video was very encouraging I'm 20 and I'm starting Wednesday I love your excitement

can't wait to finish my business degree so I can go to cosmetology school!! Good for you for following your dream!

I’m so thankful I watched this . I’m going thru a lot and I’m 20 with a 8month old so I’m stressed that I’m losing my job . I started getting depressed and crying and I kept thinking what if I say fuck cosmetology .. go to school and get a degree. Now that I seen this you saved me 5 years of being stuck in a place I hate ... cosmetology school it is . Plus a new sub .

Finding this video made my day!! I’m a 31 year old who finally made the decision to go to cosmetology school. I start in August and I can’t wait .. it’s so far away but so close!! THANKYOU for have your videos up

love this video!! you look happy!! 🙌

I started cosmetology school in 2month in I love it the people is happy area day in the classroom you learn thing area day.

I love all your excitement! So happy for you!!

Omg I'm starting cosmetology school soon and I'm so scared but also excited, idk I'm feeling many emotions rn ahhhh

I do votech for cosmetology that means that im in highschool and beauty school its a lot but i live it so much im so lucky to be able to go to school for free! Do you use the milady textbook??

My first day is tomorrow and I found your video. Im glad i did. Thank you

Needed this ! Good luck in your journey !☺️👌🏻

I’m in your same boat! I quite nursing and am going to beauty school! ❤️

Hi to battle the depression and anxiety props to u for battling it.i know how it feels to be in a hole

Do you use a detangling comb