Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, And Cosmetologists
Job opportunities generally should be good, but competition is expected for jobs and clients at higher paying salons; opportunities will be best for those licensed to provide a broad range of services. A State license is required for barbers, cosmetologists, and most other personal appearance workers, with the exception of shampooers; qualifications vary by State.
On average, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
earn $ 21,320 per year.
Job Opportunities for Beauty / Personal Care Careers are
expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
Hair Styling & Hair Design
Massage Therapists
Barbers and cosmetologists focus on providing hair care services to enhance the appearance of consumers. Other personal appearance workers, such as manicurists and pedicurists, shampooers, theatrical and performance makeup artists, and skin care specialists provide specialized beauty services that help clients look and feel their best.
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 barber or cosmetology school. Programs in hairstyling, skin care, and other personal appearance services can be found in both high schools and in public or private postsecondary vocational schools.
Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers held about 825,000 jobs in 2006. Of these, barbers and cosmetologists held 677,000 jobs, manicurists and pedicurists 78,000, skin care specialists 38,000, and shampooers 29,000. Theatrical and performance makeup artists held 2,100 jobs.
Beauty Schools Directory
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
National Association of Barber Boards of America
National Cosmetology Association
