Esthetician Schools in Iowa
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La' James International College – Accredited
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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How to Become a Esthetician in Iowa
- 600 education hours are required to become licensed.
- You must renew your license every 2 years.
- 8 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
- Average salary for estheticians in Iowa is $31,550 ($15.17/hour). This is lower than the national average of $34,090 ($16.39/hour).
- There is a predicted 14% job increase between 2016-2026 for estheticians. This is higher than the expected national growth of 11%.
As the saying goes, beauty is only skin deep. In the world of esthetics, that is completely true! Estheticians offer dozens of different services to clients that make the most of their natural beauty and enhance their gorgeous features.
As an Iowa esthetician, you could offer reflexology to stressed out professionals, use eyelash extensions to make someone's eyes stand out, or get rid of unwanted body hair through waxing or sugaring.
State License Requirements
Required to earn a esthetics license
You've completed your training and you know you have what it takes to start working independently as an esthetician. Your next stop is the Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. They verify your school hours and allow you to take your licensing exams. With passing scores on your exams, fee payments, and an approved application, you can get your Iowa esthetics license.
Education Details
Education is one of the most important parts of earning an esthetician license in Iowa. To qualify for a license, you need to get at least 600 hours of training at a licensed skin care training program. Over the course of your training, you should learn about skin care theory, tools, procedures, and techniques. Many topics are mandatory in the state of Iowa.
Required Training Topics
License Renewal
License renewal period
Continuing education required
A licensing fee is required every 2 years to keep the license valid in the state of Iowa.
Iowa Esthetics Careers
Average yearly salary for esthetics in Iowa
Overall, job openings for Iowa skin care specialists are expected to increase 14% between 2016 and 2026 (O*Net, 2019). The average salary for an Iowa esthetician is $31,550 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).
An esthetician can use her skills in any number of environments within the beauty industry. She may perform facials and laser hair removal in salons. She may offer services such as microdermabrasion in skin care clinics. She may even work for luxury resorts and travel liners that offer pampering services to their clientele.
Contact the Iowa State Board of Esthetics
- 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
- Website: Iowa Department of Public Health
- Email: PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov
- Call: 515-281-7689
- Fax: 515-281-3121