Washington DC is a fast-paced metropolitan area with lots of busy people who want to look good. Clearly, this is a great place to start a beauty career!
If you like seeing how high-quality products, moisturizing procedures, makeup, and masks can completely transform someones skin, why not become an esthetician?
Ready to get your license and start working? Sign up to take your licensing exams through the Washington DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology. After they verify that you have met all of the requirements, they provide you with your initial esthetician license.
At beauty schools in Washington DC, you can get the training you need to thrive in esthetics. Not only do you need a thorough understanding of theory and terminology, you must be able to put theory to work while providing services to clients. For that reason, training programs offer classroom time and salon floor time. As you work through your 600 hours of training, you should be able to spend a significant amount of time working with clients while being supervised.
Courses Required at DC Esthetic Schools
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Body hair composition and growth
- Histology and dermatology
- Chemistry of esthetics products
- Skin analysis
- Treatment protocol
- Cleansing of the skin
- Skin steaming
- Skin exfoliation
- Facial masks
- Facial massage
- Hair removal methods
- Body skin treatments
- Eyelash extensions
- Makeup application
- Color theory
Barbering licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years. Cosmetology, esthetician, nail technician, electrologist, and permanent makeup licenses expire on April 30 of even-numbered years. Washington D.C. requires 6 cosmetology continuing education hours during each renewal period. Two hours must be in sanitation and hygiene, and the other four hours can be in any subject or area of study.
Between 2014 and 2024, job openings for Washington DC estheticians are expected to increase 11% (O*Net, 2016). The average salary for a skin care specialist in this region is $36,360 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016).
No matter what your natural skills and interests are in skin care, you may find what youre looking for in Washington DC. There are many full-service hair salons that cater to busy professionals, lobbyists, and politicians. In these settings, discretion and efficiency are key. Still, everyone needs to unwind, which is why there are luxury spas located throughout Washington DC. In this setting, you may focus on creating an overall relaxing experience while giving clients effective skin care procedures.
Washington, DC State Board of Barber Cosmetology
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Board of Commission Phone Number: 202-442-4320
Fax Number: 202-698-4329
E-mail Address: SheldonJ.Brown@dc.gov
The Washington D.C. State Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining a District of Columbia cosmetology license.
