COSMETOLOGY

TRAINING/EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Education: Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associates degree. 74% Post-secondary certificate. 20% Some college, no degree. 6% High school diploma or equivalent.
• Where to receive the education: High school, college, etc.
• Cost of education: The cost will depend apron where you chose to attend a school. A school near a major metropolitan city will likely cost atleast 10000 for a full cosmetology program. The same program in a more rural setting could be as low as 6500.
• Internship/apprenticeship: Owning your own business will require you to take sales and marketing. Full time programs usually last nine months and many lead to an associates degree. Most people take advanced classes in hairstyling or other personal appearances services to keep up with the latest trends.
• What the job requires: Must be licensed. Qualifications for a license vary by state, but generally, a person must fulfill the following: Minimum age of 16. High school diploma or equivalent. Graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school. After graduating from a state-approved training program students take a state licensing exam that includes a written test. And in some cases, a practical test of styling skills or an oral exam.

Internship/apprenticeship: If you want to own your own business you have to take sales and marketing. Full time programs last usually nine months and may lead to an associates degree. Most workers take advanced courses in hairstyling or in other personal appearance services to keep up with that latest trends.
License/ passing test: You must be licensed, qualification for a license vary by state. But generally a person most fulfill the following:
Minimum age of 16
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school.
After graduating from a state-approved training program, students take a state licensing exam that includes a written test and in a practical test of styling skill or an oral exam.

SPECIAL LICENSE OR PASSING A TEST:

• 74% post secondary certificate
• 20% some college no degree
• 6% high school diploma or equivalent.

Leaving new skills:
Yes, you have to keep up with new hairstyles and trends.
Communicate orally or writing: writing: scheduling a clients appointment. You must be: active listener and an active learner. Giving your full attention to a client and understanding what people want.

Math/science skills:
Math is used to cut hair.
Daily routine:

TYPICAL STARTING WAGE:

How can salary change over time:
Raises and if you rent your own chair.
Is travel required? No.
Three similar occupations: skin specialist, beautician, and manicurists and pedicurists.
What typical age does this career start: around 20