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Hawaii State Profile for Cosmetologists

State Info

Welcome to Hawaii, the Aloha state. Hawaii is comprised of a chain of 132 islands. We usually think of the eight main islands when we think of Hawaii. This is not surprising as the other 124 islands only total about 3 square miles in land area.
Hawaii is home of the world’s most active volcano, the crater of Kilauea on Mauna Loa. Sandy beaches, towering volcanoes, and lush valleys lure thousands of tourists each year to this tropical paradise.

Career Info for Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

In January 2007, Hawaii had 10,25o individuals employed amongst their 1,597 salons.

• 72% of those salons are employee-owned
• 13% are booth rented salons
• 15% are a combination of the two

The average salary in Hawaii for hairstylists and cosmetologists is $40,574. The Job Demand Survey projects that Hawaii intends to make 1,758 new hires in the next 12 months.

Moving to Hawaii from another state?

• You can combine your course hours and apprenticeship hours. Two apprenticeship hours equal one course hour. You must have 1800 course hours to qualify for a cosmetology license.
• If you are licensed in another state and have one year’s work experience, you can apply for a license in Hawaii.
• If you have a license in another state and you have taken 1800 course hours or more, you can get a cosmetology license in Hawaii.
• If you have a license in another state and you have taken fewer that 1800 course hours, you will need to take additional courses before you will be considered for a cosmetology license in Hawaii.

Texas: Cosmetology Career Statistics

As of 2007, there were 154,393 professionals employed at Texas‘s 28,551 salons. 52% of the salons in Texas are employee-owned, 25% are booth rental salons, the other 23% were a combination of the two.

The average annual salary for a salon professional in Texas is $37,168, not including tips and gratuities. The average annual salary nationwide is $35,973, which means Texas is above average. Most importantly, 69% of Texas salon owners reported they have been unsuccessful in finding qualified new employees. The 2007 Job Demand Survey results indicate Texas intends to hire 26,574 new employees in the next twelve months.

Education & Training for Cosmetologists

Education and training is not only recommended but required in ALL states. A high school diploma or GED is required for some personal appearance workers in some States. In addition, most States require that barbers and cosmetologists complete a program in a State-licensed beauty school or cosmetology school. Cosmetology school programs in hairstyling, skin care, and other personal appearance services can be found in both high schools and in public or private beauty schools as well as cosmetology schools.

Full-time programs in beauty schools and cosmetology schools usually last 9 months and may lead to an associate degree, but training for manicurists and pedicurists and skin care specialists requires significantly less time. Makeup artists can attend beauty schools and cosmetology schools that specialize in this subject, but it is not required. Shampooers generally do not need formal training. Most professionals take advanced courses in hairstyling at cosmetology school or other personal appearance services to keep up with the latest trends. They also may take cosmetology school courses in sales and marketing.

New York: Salary updates for Cosmetologists

And then, there’s the Big Apple…
New York City.  Shop on Fifth Avenue, feel the excitement of Times Square, the world of Wall Street, and the vitality of Carnegie Hall. See the city from atop the Empire State Building, and feel the emotion of history and the hope of the future at the Statue of Liberty.

Cosmetologists and hairdressers make-up 15,070 of New York’s work force. New york cosmetologists and hairdressers have a median salary of $32,590. New York state has a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. According to the US Bureau of Labor there are 1.200 skin-care specialists, a.k.a estheticians. On average estheticians in the state of New York made $14.21/hr. New York esthetician‘s median salary was $29,560. The national hourly wage for estheticians is $13.60/hr showing New York is above average.  The money maker in the cosmetology field for New York is a make-up artist. On average make-up artists in New York make an average of $27.00/hr, $56,160/year. Currently, there are 17,624 salons listed in New York, NY.

Job Trends for Hairdressers, Cosmetologists, Estheticians,Make-up Artists, and Nail Technicians

Beauty school students would be thrilled to know that their beauty school education is a sound investment. Beautyschoolslistings.com has researched the job trends for cosmetologists, estheticians, make-up artists, hair-dressers, and nail Technicians. The results are very promising for current beauty school students and perhaps will inspire some to attend beauty school in the future.
cosmetology school students- your industry has seen a 27% increase
beauty school students who are training to become make-up artists- your industry has increased by 234%
beauty school students becoming a nail technician- your industry has increased by 75%
beauty school students training to become estheticians- your industry has seen an increase of 81%

What researchers are finding is that in-spite of the financial crisis this country has endured, people are still spending money on personal care services. Beauty school students will not have any trouble finding a job after beauty school.

Aveda

Aveda Institute gets high praise from another happy beauty school student. This is what Tara has to say about Aveda Institute Tucson.

1. Aveda is the best beauty school in Tucson, Arizona

2. Aveda is the most popular cosmetology school in Tucson, Arizona

3. Aveda offers an incredible  spa education

4. Aveda‘s cosmetology program is in a class of it’s own

5. Aveda Institute is the best in his industry

Beauty Schools Update: Sanitation in the Nail Salon

Nail technology is a booming business. Nail salons are popping up on every corner, and consumer reports show that in spite of the recession, people are still splurging on trips to the nail salon. Cosmetology school offers classes that cover the proper procedures to keep the tools and equipment clean. Cosmetology school teaches their students how to avoid infections or the spreading of germs. Cosmetology school programs for nail technology on average takes 4 months to complete. During those 4 months, cosmetology school students learn the laws and regulations nail technicians are accountable for. Unfortunately, not all of us attend cosmetology school so I’m going to give you a crash course in nail salon sanitation.

Questions you should ask when at the nail salon…

1. Is the salon’s license valid and up to date?

2. Is there a designated person on the license who is accountable for the salon during an inspection?

3. Ask the nail technician what their disinfection process is.

4. Do nail technicians wear a clean and new pair of disposable gloves, a clean towel, and provide new disposable utensils for each customer?

5. Are employees required to wash their hands everytime they eat, smoke, use the restroom?

- Nail technicians hands must be washed/sanitized before each service. It is important that you inform the nail technician if you are diabetic.

- Electric files are legal. Cutting skin is not.

-Do not shave 24 hours prior to a pedicure to avoid any nicks or cuts on your legs that would be vulnerable to infection.

-ALL equipment, basins, bowls need to be disinfected for at least 10 min after each service

- Cuticle scissors need to be washed, rinsed, and dried on a clean towel.

Good hygiene in a salon is essential to prevent infection, injuries, and allergic reactions.

Video: Toe Nail Fungus

The Aveda Institute

The Aveda Institutes nationwide have earned the reputation of a first-class beauty school experience. Misty George, an Aveda Institute student, shares why she chose Aveda for her beauty school education.

1. Aveda has the best reputation in beauty schools.

2. Aveda is the beauty school with the most product knowledge.

3. Aveda is the beauty school that provides the best retail education.

4. Aveda is nationwide so there is the possibility to transfer.

5. Aveda institute has award winning, senior experienced educators.

Aveda Student Experience

Cosmetology schools: Top Cities for Cosmetology

With the current state of our economy, individuals who have taken on a second job to survive are in abundance. A popular choice amongst these survivors…..cosmetology school. Beauty Schools Listings has researched cosmetology schools coast to coast and every cosmetology school in between. Beautyschoolslistings.com researched state to state what cities have the most jobs available, highest average for salary, and what the city has to offer cosmetology school students. We start with sunny California. Believe it or not the top paying cities for cosmetologists are San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Sacramento. Cosmetology school students in San Francisco join 1,180 working cosmetologists and hairdressers in the city. The average income for San Fransisco cosmetologists is $32,050.

California Schools for Cosmetology

1624 Cosmetology Schools
498 Manicurist Schools
378 Cosmetology Instructor
268 Esthetic/Skin Care
196 Barber
54 Hair Styling
34 Facial
18 Salon Management
12 Electrolysis Technician

US Census Bureau reported that in 2000 San Francisco is home to 776,773 people. 49% women and 50.8% men. About 41% of the population is between the ages of 25-44.

Beauty School Listings Special Report: Esthiology

Beauty School Listings takes a closer look at esthiology. With 90% of adolescents, 50% of women, and 25% of ALL adults suffering from acne problems, a career as an esthetician appears to be a wise choice. Cosmetology school provides the education, teaches the skills, and provides you the opportunity to build a career in cosmetology, specializing in skin-care.

All states require an esthetician to obtain a basic or Masters License. The commitment for basic includes 600-750 hrs of cosmetology school, which a full-time student can complete in about 4 months. Cosmetology school tuition to become an esthetician, is around $3,000-$5,000 . For a Masters License esthetician, the required hours of cosmetology school range from 1200-1500. Cosmetology school full-time would take 8 months to complete, and the tuition costs would be $8,000-$10,000.

In esthiology school the following skills and treatments will be learned

* Skin Analysis
* facial treatments
* skin resurfacing
* laser acne scar removal
* chemical peels
* microdermabrasion
* laser skin re-surfacing
* make-up selection and application- This is a key component of acne treatment for women learning what products work best with their skin. This lovely lady in the photo suffers from acne but her make-up application prevents anyone else from knowing it.