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Common Questions and Answers

Find answers to commonly asked questions and learn more about careers and education in the beauty arts. Choose an area of study, or a question category using the Q&A box on the right.

Vital Statistics

According to the NACCAS 2007 Job Demand Survey …

• There were more than 1,680,000 professionals working in more than 370,000 beauty salons, skin care salons, nail salons, and barber shops in January of 2007.

Since 2003…

• The number of salons is up 18%
• The number of workstations/chairs is unchanged
• The number of employees leaving their positions is down 13%
• The number of new hires is down 15%
• Where can I find information about beauty and cosmetology schools?

Choosing the Right School

• Is there any difference between a beauty school and a cosmetology school?
• Is there anything I can do to help facilitate my decision making process?
• Should I visit the school before making a final decision?
• Should I limit my search for beauty schools to ones that are located in close proximity to where I live?
• Can I attend an online cosmetology school?
  

School Programs

• What are the most common programs that beauty schools offer?
• What is cosmetology?
• What is esthetics?
• What is make up artist training?
• What is barbering?
• What is nail technology?
• What is teacher training?
• What is massage therapy?
• Is a "Barber School" the same as beauty/cosmetology school?
• How long will it take me to complete a program?
• What are "advanced courses' and does it matter if the school I'm considering offers them?

Tuition and Financial Aid

• How much do beauty schools cost?
• Do beauty schools offer financial aid?

Accreditation

• What does it mean if a school is accredited?
• Are there benefits to attending an accredited a school?
• Which schools are accredited?
• Who are the main accrediting agencies for beauty and cosmetology schools?

School Requirements

• Do I need a HS diploma to attend beauty or cosmetology school?

Find Your First Job

• Will beauty schools help me find a job after I complete their program?
• How can I find out a school's graduation/job placement rate?
• Are there resources to help me get connected with the beauty industry when I graduate?

Professional Careers in the Cosmetology Industry

• What are my career options after attending beauty school?
• How much can I expect to earn as a professional in the cosmetology industry?
• Which jobs in the field of beauty and cosmetology are in most demand?

Laws & Licenses

• Once I finish a program will I immediately get my license?
• Where can I find information about the individual requirements for each school and state?
• Where can I find additional information about the state examinations?
  
  
  

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