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Are you thinking about going to a cosmetology school to qualify to take your state's licensing requirements?  Many students are doing exactly that. Just about every major city in the United states has a school to help you pass your state's licensing requirements. In order to find one, all you need to do is thumb through just about any telephone directory.

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Cosmetologists are spa professionals that do manicures, pedicures, makeup, hair wash, styles and cuts.  Most states require you to be licensed for just about any personal service that you render to others whether its selling real estate or wiring a home for electricity and cosmetology is no different.

What does a cosmetologist do? A cosmetologist treats hair, skin, nails and also may give massage and other salon treatments. In the cosmetology field, you may specialize in area of expertise or be educated in all areas. A cosmetologist may also recommend other types of treatments that he/she cannot perform him/herself.

Career Prospects

Did you know that there are around 1.7 million professional salon employees in the United States? The industry is growing at a steady rate along with the career possibilities. A certified cosmetologist often finds herself employed with large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson or Revlon as product sales representatives. They are found in large Department Stores and can also work as aestheticians and movie stylists for large theatre production studios. You may also find them working with actor entourages, or in News TV Studios behind the scenes as makeup specialists.

After becoming certified by an accredited cosmetology school, a new cosmetologist often begins working for one of the 370,000 beauty salons across the country, or in one of the above-mentioned careers. These include nail salons, barber shops,beauty salons, and unisex salons. They may also work out of their homes.

The national average reported typical salary ranges between $30,000 and $48,000 depending on many factors including experience, location, specialty etc..

Hair Colorists, Barber/Stylists, and Electrologists noted earnings in the $40,000 and above range

Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, Aestheticians,  and Massage Therapists earned salaries in the $30,000 and above range

People in the public eye will always need their hair styled, cut and groomed, their nails manicured and their skin rejuvenated. It's a growth industry and the best place to start participating is by getting certified at an accredited cosmetology school. Two of the primary accreditation agencies are listed below but your state may have additional ones.

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, Inc; (NACCAS)

Council on Occupational Education (COE)

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