Look into cosmetology school while you are in high school. Depending on where you live.. I went to HS in Cali, and the state paid for me to go to cosmetology school while I was in HS. great way to get it taken care of. (BTW, also depending on where you live, a cosmetology license may not be required. But, it can't hurt, if the state pays for it, why not? and if you ever want to get into union hair and makeup, you will need it)