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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

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.

Licensing vs. Certification

When pursuing a career in cosmetology, first step is always beauty school.  Once the required hours are completed at beauty school, the next step is to apply for your license. Beauty school students often are unclear when differentiating between licensing and certification. Certification is beneficial to your cosmetology career but licensing is essential. Although license requirements differ from state to state, a cosmetology license is offered, enforced, and regulated by a state government agency. They decide who is eligible, what services they are able to provide, and what title they hold under that particular license.

Professional Certification in the industry is considered to be universal. The process results in the individual being recognized by a non-governmental organization for extensive knowledge and master skills in a particular area. Certification may require a written and/or demonstration of skills and expertise.

Beauty School Update: Non-surgical procedures on the rise

Beauty school is typically known for cosmetology licenses, such as hair, make-up, massage therapy, and nail technology. But today’s beauty school has been expanded to include the latest trends in the beauty school industry. The latest trend by consumers seeking cosmetic treatments is non surgical procedures, laser treatments especially. Laser treatments are used for a variety of reasons hair removal, scar tissue removal, facial and body contouring, and most recently liposuction. Beauty schools have seen an increase in students requesting classes to be certified as a laser technician. Another recession proof job for beauty school students and potential beauty school students seeing as non-surgical procedures have surpassed surgical procedures and continues to increase each year.

The ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) reports there were 10.2 million cosmetic procedures in 2008. Of that 10.2 million, 2.5 million were Botox injections. most recently on the scene is a “cold laser” liposuction treatment that requires no surgery, medication, incisions, pain, or recovery. The laser breaks up fat tissue which is dispelled through the body’s normal detoxification process. The procedure can be done on your lunch break and typically requires 6 treatments total. What will they think of next?

Aveda Tucson: Beauty school student’s top 5

1.       Aveda institute Tucson and Denver offer the best esthetician, massage and cosmetology education

2.       Aveda institutes Tucson and Arizona offer the best service at discounted prices

3.       The Aveda institute Tucson is a beautiful place to study and practice esthiology and cosmetology.

4.       Start your career at The Aveda institute Tucson

5.       Become a professional esthetician, cosmetologist or massage therapist at the Aveda institute.

6.       Joaquin Phoenix spends the time with Yawanawa Tribe. Aveda has a partnership with this tribe.

Beauty School Graduate Profile: Melissa from So-California

Beauty school graduate Melissa from So-Cali sits down with beautyschoolslistings.com to share her experience. Mel also has a few words of advice for you future beauty school attendees

1. What inspired you to attend beauty school?

I wanted to do hair since I was a kid.

2. How did you choose which  beauty school to attend?

I was on a waiting list and I found out I got into beauty school the day before school started. I chose the beauty school closest to me. I believe it cost around $2000 with the kit.

3. What  beauty school license did you choose as a specialty?

My area of study is hair. I am also working one day a week at a Dr.’s doing facials

4. How long did beauty school take you to complete?

It took me just over a year to complete beauty school. I went to esthetician school a few years before so I had hours that were added to my cosmetology hours. My beauty school classes were in the evening and Saturday class so it took a little longer.
5.What were the highs and lows of your beauty school experience, any advice for future beauty school students?

Highs would be finally enjoying school and making friends that I still have today. Lows would be pedicures and the last few weeks of school counting down the days until your last clock out. Advice would be to not give up.
Highs would be great money, clients you become very close to, making your own schedule when you go on rent. Lows would be sitting around when you first start out, picky clients (they will be easier to deal with with more experience). Job placement was easy. I assisted for a few months and started working at the mall where there were a lot of walk ins. Now I pay rent each week at a salon. I wish I knew to stay at the first salon for one more year to build more clients.

Advice I would give would be to make sure you pick the right salon. It should be in a good location like a busy shopping center. Also interview the owner just as they are interviewing you. Ask alot of Questions. One of the worst things you can do is to change salons. You will always lose some clients and you don’t want your clients to think anything negative. Also always be on time with a smile.

Beauty School: Eye Make-up

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and beauty schools nationwide offer classes which cover the art, application, and product selection of eye make-up. Stacie, a beauty school student in Dallas, focuses on the eyes as the center piece to her make-up applications.  So beauty school divas, would you be surprised  at the brands, colors, and products beauty school clients prefer?  Ladies you have spoken, and the top brands used for eye make-up include Bobbi Brown, MAC, and Origins. Beauty school students here is what your future clients have to say about their favorites:

Pattie from So-Cal had this to say about her favorite eye shadow M.A.C. pigments “they are fun and I wear them all the time. I like them because you can either wear them as every day make up by using a light application or you can do a more dramatic look and use heavier amount. Also you can use it for your lips and cheeks too!”

Courtney, an elementary school teacher in Houston, TX said this about MAC, “I also love Mac makeup.  I use it on my eyes, my face powder, concealer, and blush. There is this cream that I put on my eyes that helps hold the eye shadow on.  It works great!”

Dana, a waitress in Denver CO said her must-have is Bobbi Brown’s Corrector. ” BB Corrector works miracles for evening out skin tones and dark circles under the eyes, and is long lasting too!”

Amber, a salon owner in Montana, says that she can’t live with-out Lancome Defencils Mascara. ” I know $25.00 is on the high-end for make-up but it’s totally worth it”Nikki, a dental hygienist from Frisco Texas is faithful to her Origins line of cosmetics. ” For years now I’ve been complimented on my skin and how great it looks which I guess is from the Origins but honestly……I love the smell!”

These “must-have” products can be found at major department stores, Sephora, brand retail locations, and of course online. They range from $22.00

-$32.00 but ask our beauty school divas, they are worth it!