Am I too old for a hairdressing course?

[Mummytotwox]

I am 23 (24 next July). I have just signed up to start a hair dressing course I September. I can't wait, I want to become mobile, and specialise in hair extensions. I mentioned it to someone yesterday and they said that they thought you should be 16 and just left school to do hairdressing. I know worried, that maybe I am too old :-/. I was a mum at 16 and 18, I did a photography and design course throughout both pregnancies, but it's not something I want to do. I'm a sahm while my husband works. And I. September my son starts school, so I would love to do an evening course. Ahh but now I'm doubting myself :(

My dream job is a midwife. But after 3 attempts to get on the course and failing because I'm too dumb, I have to realise that will never happen.

I remember at 23 starting my uni course and thinking I would be the oldest one there. My worries were unfounded and after uni worked in accounts till I had my dc's. I am now 43 and after being a sahm for a few years am having a career change and I am taking a course to be a teaching assistant. Take some time op, to be sure of what you want. The advice you have had from threebats is good. There is still plenty of time to choose and explore your options. Good luck.

Never doubt yourself I trained at a top hairdressing school in Mayfair for 9 months at age 68!!’ I am now a senior stylist on Cruise Ships travelling the World. I offered jobs at top salons in Mayfair. People don’t trust young stylists they prefer older mature people.

Can I ask how you got on the course please OP? Have you had to pay? I can cut/colour hair (do friends and family) and I'm completely self taught. I do have access to trade professional products as I'm a trained beautician in other areas. I'd love to do a course but thought I was too old (33) or worried it would cost me a lot of money which I don't have.
Thanks for any advice and good for you for pursuing this, you've inspired me even more.