Sophia took a good look at the shop, it was very big and clean, there was a door leading to the back yard, she saw people coming in and out of it, and was curious about the back.
Everyone had their stand.
A stand is a space where the bosses keep their stuff and attend to their customers, they'll had big mirrors in front and a two chairs for the customers.
They was a cupboard close to the door leading to the back, where all the towels were kept, they were in different color and sizes.
There was another cupboard by the side also were the appliances were kept.
Another cupboard was for dummy heads, that was used for practice and making wigs.
The tv was very big and was kept in an angle were everyone could see, speakers were also by the side.
By the side was a washing chair with an armrest and throw pillows by the side it had a big sink on top of it, shampoos and conditioners, with other stuff for washing hair was kept by side. A big water heater was hung on the wall above the sink.
Different types of combs were also kept on the side, two AC's were hung by the side.
Every worker had a private cupboard were they kept, some hair products and other personal material. They also kept wigs and weavons that belonged to their customers there.
This shop was in a plaza, and other shops were close to it, there was a supermarket by the left and a book shop by the right, there was a fashion store upstairs and a barbing salon.
Sophia was shown the back, there was a little room, where the apprentice kept their stuff, a big cupboard for food, bags and other personal items.
There was three toilets, one for customers and two for the workers. For male and female.
Peter started explaining the rules for her:
Every Monday the combs and towels should be washed.
the toilets should be washed everyday.
The waste bin should be emptied every Friday, each apprentice take turns every week.
No eating in the salon, only the customers are allowed to eat in the salon.
You have to be here nothing less than 7:30 because the shop opens by 8:00.
Do not leave your bag, food, water..... In the salon, there's a place for it, so don't leave it there.
Be respectful to the customers and smile. Thank you!
He was about to say something else when he saw Sophia's nail, he asked her to show him her hands, he checked her palm it was white, her nails were very long and pretty.
He couldn't help but touch her palm, it was so soft, he was stunned he asked her if she did work at home and she said yes, then why is it so soft?
*\0/* That's how God made it, sophia said.
Coughs..... Anyway you can't fix your nails, because you might injure a customer when you wash their hair so remove them.
I didn't fix my nails, these bad boys are natural.
Peter was stunned, cuz her nails were very long, it was so pretty, so he thought it was fake....anyway you still have to cut them.
You can leave it for this week since you'll be free, but from next week, you can't keep them, so cut them over the weekend.
Sophia felt bad, these were her babies, she's been keeping them for months a lot of people admired it, especially when she had nail polish on, she decided to snap them before she cut them, so she can remember her beloved babies.
Peter was still briefing her, when some girls came, peter turned and saw them he introduced them to sophia
This is Kate, Felicia, Alex and Trish.
They're your seniors, so greet them and introduce yourself to them, peter said as he walked away, to let them get to know theirself better.
They were all young and in their early twenties.
Kate was the oldest apprentice, so she introduced herself first.
Hi, peter already told you my name, it's nice to meet you, I'm under aunty nora, let's get along. she was dark, slim, and tall with average looks.
I'm Felicia, I'm Alex and I'm Trish.
They were all all dark, except Trish, she was the youngest apprentice, well before I came! And she looked more friendly than the rest.
Felicia had a kid, she always brought her to work, she was very big and cute.
Sophia could feel all of them sizing her up, and she didn't like being stared at so she introduced herself and quickly went inside.
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Well we have a new apprentice, the work load will reduce a bit
She looks small, I can't believe she's nineteen, yh she also looks like all those pampered kids, I can tell from her intonation, will she be able to work I don't want someone who will always be complaining cuz I can't do any extra work.
Well time will tell, let's just wait and see.
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Sophia got home by six since it was her first day, how was it? Her mum asked, did they treat you well? Do you like the place? What did you do today?
It's not bad mum, well I can't say for sure since it's my first day, they told me the rules and they showed me how everything works,I just watched what everyone was doing.
Looking at how they work, especially the chief, you can tell that they know their stuff, I learnt a lot today.
oh! i also learnt that I'll need a lot of massage cuz, I'll be standing for hours, and my skinny legs can't take it.
Mrs sonia laughed, oh! Baby, you're so funny, go and take a shower and stop talking.
Sophia walked a little, then she remembered something, you know what mum, those people aren't really modern, they are good at what they do, but they're very local, I have nothing in common with anybody there, they like boring music, movies, infact, everything.
When I'm not busy I'll just use my phone, cuz I have nothing to talk about with them.
Oh! I understand, a lot of them didn't go to college, after high school, because they couldn't afford it. so they decided to get some skills to help theirself and you know times have changed, knowledge has increased so you can't blame them.
Okay mum, sophia said as she went to her room.