Cosmetology Career Zone

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.

Cosmetology Salaries: 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.

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