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So you want to be a cosmetologist? We can help you! If you are
creative, enjoy working with people, and like working with hair, nails and skincare, you can turn your interests into a rewarding
career. Top cosmetologist can earn good incomes in beauty-industry careers.
Career Opportunities:
1.Salon Stylist
2.Texture Service Specialist
3.Haircolor Specialist
4.Wig or Extension Specialist 5.RetailSpecialist 6.Skin Care Specialist
7.Makeup Artist 8.Nail Technician/Manicurist 9.Day
Spa Stylist
10.Salon Manager 11.Salon Owner
12.Product Educator
13.Cosmetic Chemist 14.Session Stylist
15.Stylist Director
16.Design Team 17.Platform Artist
18.Competition Champion
19.Educator 20.Writer
21.State Board Member
22.Hairstylist for T,V or Movies
Don’t wait! Get your beautiful new career started today!
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LICENSE- Hairstylist/Hairdresser, Manicurist/Pedicurist, and Shampooer are job titles that all fall
under the umbrella of cosmetology although licensing and training requirements are different for each.
In order to work as a hairstylist or cosmetologist, one must be licensed by the state in which he or she wants to work.
In order to become licensed one must have graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school and be at least 16
years old. Those who apply for a license are required to pass a written test and hands-on (demonstrate)test showing you
have the ability to perform basic cosmetology services in a safe manner.
For the latest salary information:
Use the Salary Wizard at Salary.com to find out how much cosmetologists currently earn in your city.
Job Outlook for Cosmetologists: Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance
workers is projected to grow slightly faster than the average for all occupations through 2016.
A Day in a Cosmetologist's Life: On a typical day a cosmetologist might perform some of the following duties, depending on his or her specialization:
- Cuts, trims and shapes hair or hair pieces
- Bleaches, dyes, or tints hair
- Combs, brushes, and sprays hair or wigs to set style
- Attaches wig or hairpiece to model head and dresses wigs and hairpieces
- Massages and treats scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes
- Administers therapeutic medication and advises patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions
- Recommends and applies cosmetics, lotions, and creams to patron to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural
appearance
- Shapes and colors eyebrows or eyelashes and removes facial hair
- Cleans, shapes, and polishes fingernails and toenails
- Updates and maintains customer information records, such as beauty services provided
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Barbers,
Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos169.htm
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