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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2012 through 2022, O*Net expects job openings in cosmetology to increase 24% in Massachusetts (2016). The Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that Massachusetts cosmetologists earn an average of $35,370 per year, which is significantly higher than the national average (2016).
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.
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
