Electrology Schools in Utah

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Cameo College of Essential Beauty – Accredited

124 East 5770 South
Murray, UT 84107

Utah School of Hair Removal

1266 South Legend Hills Drive Unit B4
Clearfield, UT 84015

How to Become a Electrologist in Utah

Utah Electrology Careers At a Glance
  • 600 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 2 years.
  • 0 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • Average salary for electrology in Utah is 428,070.
  • There is a predicted 34.7% job increase between 2012 - 2022.

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State License Requirements

600 Education Hours

Required to earn a electrology license

Before you can work as an electrologist in Utah, you must get your license from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. You must show proof that you've completed the required 600 hours of training and pass two exams: a theory exam and a practical skills exam. Upon earning your license, you must renew it every two years. Utah is one of few states that does not require continuing education hours for renewal.

Education Details

You can typically plan on completing a training program in 6 months to one year. During the course of your program, you'll learn the techniques and technology of permanent hair removal, safety and hygiene techniques, anatomy and physiology, hair growth patterns, and Utah electrology statutes. Your curriculum will likely also cover how to offer professional clinical care. A significant part of your education will include practical experience. You may practice different types of hair removal, including thermolysis techniques, galvanic techniques, and progressive epilation techniques. While working on clients, a qualified instructor will oversee and direct your practice. You may work with people with different hair types and remove hair from different parts of the body.

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

0 Hours

Continuing education required

Although Utah does not require continuing ed to renew your license, it's still important to stay on top of your field by connecting with other beauty professionals. While there is not a dedicated electrology association in Utah, National Cosmetology Association/Cosmetology Utah does represent electrologists. This group offers continuing education courses, networking events, and a variety of other membership benefits.

Utah Electrology Careers

428,070

Average yearly salary for electrology in Utah

Your career may take you to a multi-service salon or a specialty skincare salon. However, you can also choose to open your own electrolysis business, which many LEs choose to do. In Utah, O-Net reports that most electrologists and skincare specialists earn between $21,300 and $44,500 per year before tips. O-Net also anticipates a 33% increase in Utah job openings between 2010 and 2020.

The Job Outlook for an Electrologist in Utah appears to be promising. Electrologists can expect some competition in the Utah market and should consider specializing to easily promote services. With a location quotient of 1.73 and an average annual wage of $28,070, Utah is considered to have an average employment level for this occupation.

Contact the Utah State Board of Cosmetology

Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Laser skin care is now becoming a standard beauty treatment, and this fact is borne out by the rising number of electrologists in the state of Utah. The opportunities to learn more about the practice are presented by the following organizations.

Electrology Institute of N.E.
Cameo College of Essential Beauty

Electrology
Utah

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