Yes! This is recommended to get your foot in the door and get your feet wet!  At 300 hours you can apply for a shampooing license through the Kentucky state board, and as soon as this is obtained, you may start with assignments for the associate program.  All stylists must work at the front desk for a two-week minimum, and for longer periods while completing cosmetology school and during your associate training. The amount of each varies, your time is broken up between working at the front desk and starting your training.