Paul Mitchell schools

1.) Are any of you about to start attending/currently attending The Emerald Academy- Paul Mitchell Partner School? I'm about to start there, and I'm transferring after having HORRIBLE experiences at my previous school. I would like to meet some fellow Future Professionals so that I know a few people going in. =]

2.) What are your favorite straighteners & blow dryers? Right now I'm using the ones out of my old school kit, but they are SO heavy and both make my hair frizzy, not to mention the straightener has a burning smell and only works when it wants to- they are both by Hot Tools. Right now I'm leaning towards Sedu, but I would love to hear other opinions and options.

3.) I'm feeling a little bit nervous about starting a new cosmetology school after what happened at the last place I was at, but I know Paul Mitchell is a great company and their schools are amazing. I want to hear some personal experiences from Paul Mitchell Schools, maybe some advice and things to expect? Also, if any of you work in a Paul Mitchell focus salon/any salon or are working another job in the industry after graduating from the school, how do you think the school helped you out in your career/how it prepared you for your career in this industry? What was your first job after graduating from one of the schools?


Thank you so much!