COSMETOLOGY - MASSACHUSETTS

Cosmetology
IN
Massachusetts

If you change your hair color or makeup style more often than you change outfits, your passion for beauty is obvious!

Why not use your natural interests and talents to jumpstart a career you love? In the cosmetology industry of Massachusetts, you may work in well-known salons and build a client base of customers who love your work.

State License Requirements
1,000
Hours

You must earn your license through the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering before working as a cosmetologist in Massachusetts. They require you to pay an $82 licensing fee and pass both a written test and a skills test.

Education Details

While attending cosmetology school in Massachusetts, you should spend over 1,000 hours learning all about hair care, nail care, and skin care. To qualify for the licensing process, you need to study specific topics decided by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering.

Required Course Subjects in Massachusetts

  • Shampooing
  • Hairdressing
  • Marcel waving, finger waving, and permanent waving
  • Hair coloring and cutting
  • Skin care and facial grooming
  • Scalp massage
  • Wig instruction
  • Hair straightening
  • Thermal styling

You should get plenty of hands-on experience as a Massachusetts beauty student. When you learn a new skill, you may start with mannequin heads. After completing a set amount of training, you work with clients while being supervised by an instructor.

License Renewal
0
License Renewal Hours
1 Year
License Renewal Period

After you first take the test, you must renew the license after one year by your birthday. But after that, cosmetology licenses in Massachusetts must be renewed every two years in by the licensee's birthday. No continuing education hours are required to renew your license in Massachusetts, but cosmetology CEUs are always recommended to stay current in the industry. The cost to renew is $68.

Careers
$42,260
Salary
9%
Job Outlook Increase
Between 2016 - 2026

Quick-service salons put children, professionals, and families in your chair, while high-end salons may give you the opportunity to work on stylish individuals. This is an excellent time to jump into this industry. From 2016 through 2026, O*Net expects job openings in cosmetology to increase 9% in Massachusetts (2019). The Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that Massachusetts cosmetologists earn an average of $42,260 per year, which is significantly higher than the national average (2019).

Working as a Cosmetologist

From big cities to ritzy suburbs, Massachusetts has a huge population of people who trust beauty professionals like you. You have the opportunity to get some experience in the beauty industry and master the skills that customers of different ages, styles, and backgrounds want.

State board Contact Information

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118
Phone Number: 617-727-9940
Fax Number: 617-727-1627
E-mail Address: sandra.m.velasquez@state.ma.us

The Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, or updating a change of name or address information, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining your Massachusetts cosmetology license.

Being part of the cosmetology industry in Massachusetts means being part of an
expanding workforce and fueling the rise of small businesses. The state in turn
has encouraged more towards personal grooming as a career. With that future
in mind, many take advantage of these resources to get started.

Massachusetts Board of Registry of Barbers and Cosmetology
Professional Beauty Association
American Association of Cosmetology Schools

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Boston - Manchester  /  Providence - New Bedford  /  Springfield - Holyoke

Find the Beauty Schools in Massachusetts that interest you below,

Empire Beauty School - Boston

30 West Street,
Boston, MA 02111
Program: Cosmetology

As the leading group of cosmetology schools in the U.S., with 89 schools in 21 states, Empire Education Group continues to dedicate the company's time and resources to creating opportunities for people As the leading group of cosmetology schools in the U.S., with 89 schools in 21 states, Empire Education Group continues to dedicate the company's time and resources to creating opportunities for people to improve their lives. For more than 80 years, Empire has maintained this strong heritage and tradition of training future beauty professionals for rewarding and in-demand careers in the beauty industry. And, all Empire Education Group schools are also backed by the Regis Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company, and industry partner of Empire Education Group.
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Empire Beauty School - Malden-Boston

347 Pleasant Street,
Malden-Boston, MA 02148
Program: Cosmetology

As the leading group of cosmetology schools in the U.S., with 89 schools in 21 states, Empire Education Group continues to dedicate the company's time and resources to creating opportunities for people As the leading group of cosmetology schools in the U.S., with 89 schools in 21 states, Empire Education Group continues to dedicate the company's time and resources to creating opportunities for people to improve their lives. For more than 80 years, Empire has maintained this strong heritage and tradition of training future beauty professionals for rewarding and in-demand careers in the beauty industry. And, all Empire Education Group schools are also backed by the Regis Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company, and industry partner of Empire Education Group.
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Mildred Elley

100 West Street,
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Program: Cosmetology

Mildred Elley has been a provider of quality higher education since 1917, where it was founded in the Capital District of New York. We have 3 conveniently located campus locations in Albany, NY, Mildred Elley has been a provider of quality higher education since 1917, where it was founded in the Capital District of New York. We have 3 conveniently located campus locations in Albany, NY, NYC Metro, NY and Pittsfield, MA with online options as well. Our campuses feature student-run massage therapy clinics at Albany, Pittsfield and New York City Metro campuses, and a cosmetology clinic at the Pittsfield campus. We offer over 20 Degree and Certificate programs with classes in the day, evening, and weekends. Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for those who qualify. We are dedicated to seeing our students succeed offering Lifetime Job Placement Assistance Mildred Elley is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Mildred Elley's Albany, New York Campus is approved by the New York State Board of Regents to offer the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees. Mildred Elley's NYC Metro Campus is approved by the New York State Board of Regents to offer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. Both campuses are also approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)—formerly VESID. Mildred Elley is also registered with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Office For program details and disclosures visit the Mildred Elley website http://www.mildred-elley.edu/disclosures   Mildred Elley - Pittsfield, MA Campus Mildred Elley's Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure. Mildred Elley - Pittsfield, MA is also licensed to operate as a Cosmetology school and the Cosmetology program is approved by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The campus is also approved for the training of the Veterans of the Armed Forces and JPTA participants.   Programs Massage Therapy – CERT Campus: Albany, NY Mildred Elley's programs in Massage Therapy offer students the education, practice, and skills necessary to satisfy the academic requirements to qualify for the New York State Massage Therapy Examination. After licensure by New York State, the graduates will possess the depth of knowledge and practical experience from their studies to successfully practice massage therapy in New York State. Successfully licensed Mildred Elley graduates will be prepared to obtain employment in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, residential care facilities, medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy practices, gyms, health clubs, resorts, spas, solo practice and other establishments.   Cosmetology – CERT Campus: Pittsfield, MA The Cosmetology Certificate program in Pittsfield, MA qualifies and prepares its graduates for successful passage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cosmetology licensing examination, administered by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists, and successful practice in the field of cosmetology and appearance enhancement. The program is equivalent to 1,000 clock hours of instruction. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 hours distributed among fields required by the Board in order to be eligible to register for the Board licensure examination.   Mildred Elley – Pittsfield, MA 100 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
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