When you oversell yourself and you can't come through on what you sold the stylist. It doesn't turn out to be a great experience because the stylist is disappointed and you, the assistant, will feel as if you can't catch a break. But why should you when you lied?
Be upfront about what it is that you can do and no one gets hurt. In the meantime, brush up on the areas where you are lacking. Your career will go as far as you want it depending on the work that you put in.
