For cosmetology graduate Anthony Brown, being in a room full of women isn’t such a problem.

Because for Brown cosmetology wasn’t just a career, it was a lifestlye.

Brown was one of three men in cosmetology, but said that the women in the class didn’t treat him any different than if he was a woman.

“All of my friends are women, anyway,” Brown said, “and having been in the cosmetology program has taught me a great deal.”

One thing that he has learned is that making “people look beautiful (makes) them feel happy.”

After graduating last Wednesday, Brown said that he hopes to get his license and he will while being an assistant at Tony and Guy salon in Newport Beach.

Those who were classmates of Brown said that the one thing they will miss the most is his energy and enthusiasm for what he does.

Kristina Miloslavic, president of the Cosmetology Club said that although the cosmetology class at Cerritos is predominately women in the business world of cosmetology, men can survive.

“There are famous male cosmetologists in this field,” she said, “but like (Brown) men are the minority.”

As for Brown’s attitude for cosmetology, she said, “You can see the passion he has for what he does.”

Cosmetology instructor Jeanne Johnson said that Brown was a “wonderful” student and that she will miss him.

Wendy Scofield, vice president of the Cosmetology Club, agreed.

Despite the fact that there are more women in the field, Scofield said that Brown “blends in well because he loves what he does.”

Furthermore, to students who believe that cosmetology is not an art Scofield said that is not true due to the fact that students have a great opportunity for practice and improvement in their craft.

Miloslavic said that Brown had a big heart and that he was willing to help those who were not sure of what to do.

Leticia Zamora, cosmetology major,having known Brown since last October, said that if you had a problem “he would not leave until he helped you understand it.”

She adds that although it’s sad that Brown no longer is at Cerritos College she will keep in touch with him nonetheless.

In addition, Brown concluded that during the year he has been at Cerritos College, the instructors have been a great influence on him as he continues to progress in his interest.

“That is what is so great about the instructors (here at Cerritos)”, he added, “because if you don’t understand something then they are there to provide attention on a one-on-one basis.”