The World of Beauty Is Waiting for YOU!
Open the door to the world of beauty with a much sought after degree in cosmetology. You will be prepared for a variety of opportunities in this growing $56 billion industry. With more than 300,000 U.S salons and spas needing salon professionals, your skills will be in demand. As a salon professional you will enjoy a rewarding career with increasing earning potential and the ability to work flexible hours. Also, as one of the top 10 hospitality careers, with proper licensing, you can work virtually anywhere in the world.
You can specialize in any of the following areas:
Hair stylists, or cosmetologists, provide a wide range of hair care services to help enhance the appearance of their clients, which often helps with self esteem and self confidence too.
As a Hair Stylist/Color Specialist you will –
- Be up to date with the latest trends and techniques
- Showcase your creativity with innovative designs
- Help people look and feel their best
- Have room to grow professionally as a manager or a salon/spa owner
- Work in a variety of environments including salons, hotels, and more.

Professional Make-Up Artists are artists who use the human body as their canvas. They use complimentary colors to highlight and define the best characteristics of their clients’ skin tone, face shape and other facial aspects. In addition, they help clients understand what types and amounts of makeup are appropriate for each person and situation. As a Make-Up artist you will work in a variety of fields such as:
- Fashion Makeup
- Theatrical Makeup
- Special Effects Makeup
- Bridal Makeup
- Airbrush Makeup
- And More
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Nail artistry is one of the hottest segments of the salon and spa industry. Today, nail artists are in demand and are featured in full service salons, day spas, nail salons, hotels, resorts, health clubs and more.
Nail artists are professionals performing some of the newest rejuvenating trends for skin and innovative nail art designs and applications such as:
- Manicures and Pedicures
- Paraffin Treatments
- Natural Nail Manicures
- Artificial Nail Applications
- Gels, Wraps, and Acrylic Applications
- Creative Nail Art

These highly skilled artists perform at trade shows in front of hundreds to thousands of people, teaching and demonstrating the latest cuts, colors, styles and techniques to other stylists and industry professionals. Others work within the fashion and entertainment business making celebrities "camera ready".
This glamorous position will allow you to work in a variety of positions including:
- Movies & Television
- Theater
- Fashion
- Corporate Events
- Industry trade shows
- Clinics and Workshops
- And More!!!

This unique field is the aspiration of many future cosmetologists. Salon or spa management/ownership allows you to achieve a healthy income, flexibility in your personal life and work schedule and creativity. While the responsibilities of owning or managing a salon are diverse, the ability to be your own boss and determine the future of your business is often very appealing. A good cosmetology program will include business training on managing a salon as part of the curriculum.
The skills you will gain for salon/spa management and ownership are:
- Business
- Marketing
- Retail Sales
- And More!

