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As a cosmetologist, you will provide services to help enhance the appearance of your clients. This may include offering hair care services, make-up, manicures and pedicures, as well as skin care. Most individuals entering a career as a cosmetologist choose to specialize in providing a single service.
Education requirements for cosmetologists include completion of a certification program. These can often be finished in well under a year. Upon completion of the program, the individual will need to meet the requirements for licensing in their state. This is usually met by completion of cosmetology school, a high school diploma (or GED), and the successful passing of a licensing exam.
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Cosmetology Education and Training
A high school diploma or GED is required for those interested becoming cosmetologists. You will also need to complete a licensure program. Cosmetology school is required to complete the licensure in most states. |
Typical Cosmetology Education
Source: onetonline.org
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Some College, No Degree: 94% |
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High School Diploma or Equivalent |
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 Attending Cosmetology School
Becoming a Licensed Cosmetologist Through an Online Cosmetology School
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Cosmetology Salary
Salaries for cosmetologists average around $10.25 an hour. Those with experience and talent can earn considerably more as do those who are self-employed.
More Cosmetology Salary information
Salaries according to the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey program - May 2010 |
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Average Cosmetologists Salary (Annual in USD) |
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Duties of a Cosmetologist:
The field of cosmetology is broad. You may choose to specialize as a hair stylist, nail technician, make-up artist or skin care.
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Cosmetology Work Environment:
Cosmetologists spend much of their day standing and bending. They often work 40-hours a week, or even more, especially those that are self-employed. It is very common to work evenings and weekends, or whenever clients can come in.
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