Cosmetology

What is cosmetology? 

Cosmetology is the study of beauty practices and covers a wide range of fields. That includes coloring, cutting, dyeing, shampooing, and styling hair, applying makeup, and providing nail care and skin care. 

How long does it take to Get a Cosmetology license?

All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. require a license to work as a cosmetologist. But the requirements can vary, from 233 days in New York to 963 days in Massachusetts. If a student graduates on time, it typically takes around a year to finish cosmetology school. But fewer than a third of cosmetology students graduate on time. 

How much does a cosmetology license Cost?  

On average, completing the required classes for a cosmetology license costs more than $16,000, according to a study by the Institute for Justice. To pay for cosmetology school, students took out over $7,300 on average in student loan debt. All that debt adds up: Cosmetology courses generated the fifth-largest share of student loan borrowers out of all undergraduate, master’s, and professional degree programs.

How Much Can I Expect to Earn as a Licensed Cosmetologist?

Few cosmetologists can expect to command celebrity-level wages. In 2021, half of all cosmetologists earned less than $29,680 a year or $14.27 per hour.

Can You Work in the Beauty Industry Without a Cosmetology License?

For people who want to offer a niche or boutique service, cosmetology licenses create unnecessary barriers and force potential workers to spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to take unnecessary classes. But depending on the service provided, states may offer a separate specialty license that is much easier to get than a full-blown cosmetology license. Some states may also completely exempt certain beauty practices from licensing altogether. 

Blow Dry Bars

Hairstyling salons, also known as blow dry bars, offer clients a select array of services like shampooing, blow drying and styling hair. These specialty salons do not cut hair or use chemicals and dyes.

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Eyebrow Threading

Using only a simple piece of sewing thread, threading is a precise way to remove hair. Compared to other hair-removal techniques, threading doesn’t use chemicals, heat, or sharp objects, making threading generally faster and less expensive.

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Eyelash Extensions

As a longer-lasting alternative to strip-lashes, eyelash extensions create a look of longer and fuller eyelashes that lasts for a few weeks. Using a semi-permanent glue, a specialist attaches synthetic or silk fibers to individual eyelashes.

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Hair Braiding

Natural hair braiding is a beauty practice popular among many Black and immigrant communities in the United States. Braiding is a very safe practice as braiders do not use any dangerous chemicals, dyes or coloring agents and do not cut hair. 

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Makeup Artistry

Makeup artists apply cosmetics to the face or exposed body areas to improve or otherwise alter people’s appearances.

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Nail Care

Nail technicians, also known as manicurists and pedicurists, clean and shape customers’ fingernails and toenails. They may polish and decorate nails.

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Skin Care

Skin care specialists, also known as estheticians, spa technicians and facialists, provide skin care treatments to the face and body. Estheticians offer services like body waxing, facials and microdermabrasion, which enhance an individual’s appearance.

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