Hair Design Schools by State

If you are searching for the perfect hair school, you have come to the right place. There are hundreds of hairdressing schools to choose from throughout the United States and Canada. Choose a state below to get a list of hair schools near you. Once you have found one or more hair colleges in which you are interested, simply click "Request Info" to contact the hairstyling school directly. The hairstyling college will contact you shortly to help you start down the path to becoming a hairdresser.

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Considering a career as a hairdresser? Here's everything you need to know.

There are different kinds of artistic talent. Some people can draw, others paint, still others do makeup... and then some do hair. Going to a hairdressing school is a great choice for those of you who love all things hair. Hair school combines theoretical training from textbooks, practical training with tools and products, and hands-on training with real clients in a student salon to get practice hours under your belt.

Hair School vs. Cosmetology School

A hair design school can be a school that teaches only hair cutting, coloring and styling, or a hairstyling program can be part of a comprehensive cosmetology or beauty school curriculum. Most comprehensive cosmetology programs put most of their emphasis on hair, but they do also teach nail technology, makeup artistry and some esthetics and skin care training. If you are looking for a hairstyling only program, then a school that has a "Hair Design" program might be the best fit for you. Either way, your hairstyling school should help you meet your training hour and hands-on hour requirements, and prepare you for the written and practical cosmetology license exam in your state.

What You Learn in Hair School

At a hairdressing or hairstyling school, you can expect to learn how to cut hair for both men and women. You'll also learn how to color hair, style hair, how to work with various or difficult hair types, shampooing and conditioning, scalp treatments, waves and curls, chemical procedures, braiding, safety and sanitation, sterilization techniques for your equipment, how to consult with clients, and more. Some cosmetology programs also include nail technology, makeup and skin care. A hairdresser should graduate from hair design school feeling fully prepared to go into a salon work environment to serve clients with skill, technique and great customer service.

Job Demand for Hairstylists

Job demand for hairdressers is projected to grow 16% through the year 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some estimates say that an expected 98,400 jobs will be added to the hairdressing trade in the next decade. In most cases, a hair school graduate will get a job as a hairstylist at a local salon or spa. However, there are many other creative job ideas for hairstylists too. Some choose to open their own salons and go into business for themselves, others choose to specialize in event hair for prom and weddings. Some get work in the entertainment business for movies, television, music, fashion shows, etc. Some people go on to become cosmetology instructors and pass their knowledge of hairstyling on to the next generation of stylists.

Hairstyling is both an art and a science. The better you are at it the more you can charge for your services and the higher the demand will be for your own tailored approach to hair design. Before you can get started though, you need the proper training. Find hair schools in your area today!