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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.