they are! that's so cool. I'm looking for an apprentice too actually! you should make the plunge! It's a lot of grossness and hard work, but it's totally worth it!
I want to! Who knows. I'm sure there are a bajillion other people who are more qualified but it seems like a good time... and a great way to build up clientele so when I finish school I can give people cool hair (and poke holes in them, on the side.)