Cosmetology/Hairdressing

Fashion, color and beauty and people bring excitement and vitality to a career in cosmetology. The cosmetologist develops styles that promote skin, nails, hair health and individual attractiveness. The cosmetologist works with differ- ent materials creating new looks for clients in a profession gaining increasing attention.

Although styles change from year to year, the cosmetologist’s goal remains the same, to help people achieve an appearance pleasing to their personal tastes.

A career in cosmetology may be for you if you are people-oriented, work well with your hands, have the ability and willingness to listen, have a pleasing personality, can learn new techniques and apply them, and are detail-oriented.

Skills you will learn:

Shampooing
Bacteriology and Sanitation
Facial applications
Permanent waving/Chemical relaxing
Hair cutting
Hair styling
Manicuring/pedicuring
Shop and business management
Safety
Anatomy and physiology
Computer operations
Color techniques
Sales and retailing
Professionalism

Jobs Available to you:

Cosmetologist
Color technician
Esthetician
Nail technician

Rewards waiting for you:

$35,000 average salary
Flexible work hours
Creative environment
A profession that is high in demand