Can you be a hairdresser but be socially awkward?

[princessAlo]

Hi guys. Weird question I know. But I've always been really passionate about hair and wanting to become a hairdresser. I'm currently studying an accelerated course in level 2 hairdressing. But I feel really awkward when I do new people's hair. We have an open salon so currently practicing on randomers and I just feel a bit awkward. I've always been sort of socially awkward anyway. I am friendly and can chat and very polite but I feel a bit anxious and nervous at the minute, will this maybe go away when I get more experienced and know more what I'm doing? Thanks

@Icanttakethisanymore I like your style 🤣

Going by this thread alone more people than you think like to just have their hair cut and now have long drawn out conversations, so I’d say go for it. You will also get used to doing some amount of small talk by doing the job.

I’d book you too.

I'd book you for sure 🥰❤️

Be who you are and watch and wait

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised

I think the chatter in a service situation is also extra annoying as it feels fake and empty, like they don't even want to do it either so it always feels like both would prefer quiet but neither is doing it.