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Cosmetology Career Starter

by Lorraine Korman

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Copyright © 1998 LearningExpress, LLC.

All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Korman, Lorraine. Cosmetology career starter / by Lorraine Korman. p. cm.(Career starters) ISBN 1-57685-141-9 1. Beauty cultureVocational guidanceUnited States. 1. Title. II. Series. 987488 TT958.K67 1998 CIP 646.7'2'02373dc21

Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition

The listing of schools in Chapter 3 is reproduced from the NACCAS 1997-1998 Directory by permission of the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS).

Regarding the Information in this Book Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of directory information up until press time. However, phone numbers and/or addresses are subject to change. Please contact the respective organizations for the most recent information.

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Contents

Introduction Why enter the Cosmetology Field?

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Chapter 1 So You Want to be a Beauty Professional

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Chapter 2 All About Training Programs

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Chapter 3 Directory of Cosmetology Training Programs

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Chapter 4 Financial Aid for the Training You Need

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Chapter 5 How to Land Your First Job

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Chapter 6 How to Succeed Once You've Landed the Job

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Appendix A Professional Associations

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Appendix B Additional Resources

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About The Author

Journalist and editor Lorraine Korman worked at American Salon magazine for six years and was editor-in-chief from 1996 to 1998. This is her first book.

Acknowledgments

The author gratefully acknowledges the assistance and inspiration of Francois Baron, Mary Bemis, Amanda Hathaway, Wayne Henninger, Ken Korman, Heather Landau, Norma Lee, Saralynne Lowrey, Robbin McClain, Kathy McFarland,Kathy Nestor, Colleen O'Rourke, Larry Oskin, and David Wieme. < previous page page_iv next page >

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Introduction Why enter the Cosmetology Field?

Yes, cosmetology is about hairdressingbut it's also about much more than that. Yes, it's about being in a service industrybut it's also about getting a chance to show your creative side. Cosmetologists can be hairdressers, skincare specialists, nail technicians, massage therapists, or makeup artists (or all of the above). The possibilities in the beauty field are as many and varied as the individuals in the field. It's truly an occupation in which you can create your own path. Few fields offer the flexibilityand potential rewardsof cosmetology.

In this book you'll learn more details about the field and the possible paths you can take. You'll learn about training programs on the high school/vocational school and postsecondary levels. You'll learn what's required to get your license, and you'll learn why getting your license is only the beginning of your career.

Chapter 1 looks at the different types of cosmetology specialties. It covers hiring trends, demographic data, and salary information and < previous page page_v next page >

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includes sample classified ads for different jobs and information on trends in cosmetology education.

Chapter 2 includes information on the training you'll need to become a licensed beauty professional. It offers sample course curricula and tips from educational experts on how to pick the right beauty school for you. Chapter 3 provides an extensive listing of accredited postsecondary training programs across the country.

And yes, education costs money. Chapter 4 will explain how to get financial aid for school and training programs. It covers the various funding options and tells you how to take advantage of every opportunity to get the funding you need.

Chapter 5 explains what to do when you're done with schoolhow to conduct a job search, write a resume, and research employers, as well as how to network and promote yourself. Finally, Chapter 6 takes you to the next level, providing all the information you need to succeed in your first job and beyond.

Interviews with top beauty professionals in every specialty appear throughout the book, providing you with valuable advice on what it takes to make it in the real world of cosmetology. These professionals share their own experiences and discuss changes in the beauty field. The appendices at the back of the book not only list the most important organizations in the field but also point you toward helpful resources (books, Web sites and the like).

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Chapter 1 So You Want To Be A Beauty Professional

In this chapter, you'll learn more about what being a cosmetologist really means. You'll learn about different specialties in the professional beauty field, see examples of job descriptions and sample salaries, and discover what current cosmetologists think about the profession.

It's hard to imagine what the day-to-day work life of a chemical engineer, or an accountant, is like. But you may have a picture in your head of what a cosmetologist's life is likeprobably because one or more of them have played a large part in your life already. After all, everyone needs a haircut now and then. And there are memorable images from the mediafrom Dolly Parton's trailer-run operation in Steel Magnolias to Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice to the less-than-flattering "Beauty School Dropout" musical number from the movie Grease.

But none of these images is entirely accurate. Successful beauty professionals today work in all sort of capacities, with all sorts of specialties. Tens of thousands of success stories from across the country prove that cosmetology is a field with options, flexibility, and the potential to make a lucrative living. What more could you ask for? < previous page page_1 next page >


What Is a Cosmetologist?

A cosmetologist is a beauty professional licensed to perform services for the public. In some states, the cosmetology license permits you to perform nailcare, skincare, and makeup services as well as hairdressing. In other states, separate licensing procedures have been established for nail technicians and for estheticians (skincare specialists). Other licensed specialties in the professional beauty industry include electrologist (hair removal specialist), massage therapist, and permanent makeup artist.

Is Cosmetology for You?

Please respond yes or no to the following questions:

1. I consider myself a highly creative individual.

2. I thrive on structure; I like to know exactly what the next day will bring.

3. I'm good with my hands.

4. Given a choice, I'd work alone.

5. I wouldn't mind putting in extra hours to learn. more about specialties in my field. I consider that an investment in myself.

6. More than anything, I want to work less than 40 hours a week but still make a good income.

7. I really enjoy with working with people.

8. I just want a job that I don't have to think about when I'm off the clock.

9. People tell me that I "have a way with people."

10. I'm pretty impatient. I get antsy easily.

If you answered yes to questions 1,3,5,7, and 9, then you're probably a pretty good candidate for a cosmetology career. If, however, you answered yes to questions 2,4, 6, 8, and 10, then you won't find a fulfilling career in cosmetology.

Why? Because cosmetology is, first and foremost, a service industry. Yes, it provides tremendous outlets for your creativity, but the success of beauty professionalsfrom the hottest editorial hairstylist to the first-year traineedepends on your ability to service your client well, thoroughly, and with a smile. To do that, you need to be flexibleto be willing to rearrange your schedule to accommodate a last-minute client, for example. You also need to enjoy being around people all the time. Their happiness has to mean something to you. Few solitary types have ever thrived in a salon environment. < previous page page_2 next page >


Just the Facts

There are some 285,000 salons in the United States and 1,345,000 licensed cosmetologists (according to a 1996 NACCAS report)more than either the number of elementary school teachers or lawyers. You should note, however, that this figure includes a fair number of people who are licensed but not currently practicing. In fact, some estimates maintain that 20 percent of people who pass the state boards never use their license.

Salon cosmetologists are generally divided into three categories: full-time employees, part-time employees, and booth renters. The last are those who operate as independent contractors and pay a percentage of their gross, or a flat fee, to the salon owner for the space they rent within a salon.

According to the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), almost 25 percent of the salon workforce consists of cosmetologists with less than 18 months of experiencea pretty good indication that there's entry-level work out there. And most new graduates start their careers working part time in a salon, often as part of a salondesigned apprenticeship or training program.

According to NACCAS, the average income, including tips, for the average full-time salon professional with five to 10 years' experience is about $32,000.

Money magazine ranked cosmetology 37th among its "Fifty Hottest Jobs"in 1995.

To practice cosmetology, you must first attend a trade or a vocational school and receive a certain number of hours of training, then pass a state board exam in order to be licensed. The average fee for attending a postsecondary cosmetology school (curriculum usually takes 9 to 14 months to complete) is between $2,000 and $7,000. Specialized schools take even less time. Vocational or technical cosmetology programs at the high school level are administered by the public school system and most are free of charge. Some states require students to complete their education at the postsecondary level, however.

Job Market Controversy

There's substantial disagreement over the true state of the labor market in the salon industry. NACCAS has reported that during 1996, 58 percent of surveyed salon < previous page page_3 next page >


owners said they had job openings; 72 percent of those also said that they had difficulty filling the positions with qualified applicants.

A report from the Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF) estimates the stylist shortage by taking an annual industry growth rate of 2.14 percenta conservative figureand factoring in the number enrolled in beauty schools, the number who graduate, and the number of licensed stylists who leave the industry yearly. According to this formula, the project shortage for 1997 was 206,500. By the year 2000, the industry will have 345,000 unfilled jobs.

Sothere's a labor shortage, right?

In 1997, the General Accounting Office (GAO) of the federal government issued a controversial report entitled ''Proprietary Schools: Millions Spent to Train Students for Oversupplied Occupations." According to the report, there are almost five licensed cosmetology professionals for every current job openinga surplus of trained workers; therefore, the report concludes, the government should not continue to fund training for cosmetology and other vocational occupations.

What does this mean to you? Well, since some 80 percent of students receive some sort of financial aid to attend beauty school, the answer is: plenty. Fortunately, industry associations, such as the International Chain Salon Association (ICSA), have been lobbying Washington for a new report. Their reasoning? ICSA alone claims to have 22,700 job openings among its members. Beauty industry insiders believe that because the GAO report never took into account whether licenses were active or inactive, its numbers are unrealistic. Additionally, some 80 percent of cosmetologists are women, many of whom leave the profession for personal reasons. And the GAO report made its claims based on statistics from state employment officesand no salon owner turns to a state agency to fill a job vacancy. By the time this book went to press, the GAO had quietly rescinded its report, but reliable statistics remain an industry question mark.

Sample Classified Ad #1

Hair/Cosmetology InstructorLeading cosmetology school has an opportunity for a licensed cosmetology instructor. Eves & P/T shifts available. Competitive wages.

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Types of Jobs and Careers

Although there are limited types of licenses available for beauty professionals, the potential to "break out of the box" is enormous. "There are so many options in this industry. It's impossible to get bored being a beauty professional," says D. J. Freed, who owns Key Lime Pie Salon & Spa in Atlanta. She should know: She began her career as a makeup artist in New York, then moved to Atlanta and began learning about hair, studying under the city's best hairdressers and eventually opening up her own businessall while doing photo shoot work with the likes of the Indigo Girls. It's an industry with a tremendous amount of room to move and grow. Here are just some of the career options available to beauty professionals.

Hairdresser

Hairdressers cut, color, perm, relax, shampoo, condition, and style a client's hair. They are the lifeblood of any full-service salon. The hairdresser's role has changed radically in the last 40 years, ever since Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the beauty industry with his radical geometric cuts. It may be hard to believe now, but before Sassoon, women of all ages visited the beauty salon weekly for their wash-and-sets. They often slept in their rollers (and this was before sponge rollers!) and didn't have the benefit of the more sophisticated products we have today. Sassoon changed the landscape of hairdressing forever. Since the early 1960s, the emphasis has been on the cutpreferably a low-maintenance but fashionable one.

Over the last ten years, hairdressing specialties have sprung up. Cosmetology used to mean that you did it allcuts, chemical services, styling, and finishing. Maybe you even did your client's nails and gave her a facial too. While that's still true at many salonsand the more adept you are at a variety of services, the more marketable you'll beother salons have encouraged their staff members to specialize in one aspect of cosmetology. There are enough educational resources out there for anyone with the interest and talent to become a specialist in haircoloring, permanent waving, or chemical relaxing (also known as straightening).

It's important to think seriously about this because haircolor in particular has become a huge revenue stream for salons in the 1990s. Some 60 percent of American women color their hair, and many of them have it done in salons. There are a variety of reasons for this, including the aging baby boomer population and the development of temporary "demipermanent" and "semipermanent" haircolors that require less commitment from the client. (They're also cheaper.) On the flip side, permanent waves have been "flatlining" for years, while relaxer services have < previous page page_5 next page >


increased dramatically. But because many women are frightened of botching their hair with a home-perm kit or a home-straightening kit, there will always be a market for salon chemical services. A bonus: They are high-ticket items that boost your personal bottom line.

Compensation and Prerequisites

All hairdressers need to be licensed to practice on the public. After licensing, you can go to work as an employee of a salon or as an independent contractor in a salon (also known as a booth renter), or you can even work at home. If you're an employee, you'll be paid a straight salary, salary plus commission, or commission only. If you feel that entrepreneurial spirit coming on, you can start your own salon, although it's usually best to spend a few years learning the ropes before you jump into owning a business.

Specialization is usually the result of trying out different positions in a salon and finding the right fit. When you specialize, you are expected not only to exhibit unusual skill at the positionsay, coloringbut also to stay on top of the trends by attending continuing education classes regularly, taking part in salon trainings and the like. You might even want to offer a special model night at the salon in which you offer services to clients who are willing to let you experiment in exchange for a price break. It's a great way to stay creatively fresh and build your client base.

Nail Technician

Nail techs, as they are sometimes called, are licensed to perform manicures and pedicures. They clean and buff nails, trim or push back cuticles, and paint nails with polish. As the popularity of nail art (such as elaborate design and jewelry) has increased, nail techs have had to further hone their artistic skills. A good nail tech has a steady hand, a relaxed manner, and impressive powers of concentration. Nail techs can work in a variety of environments, including full-service salons, nailsonly salons (increasingly popular), and spas, as well as on photo shoots. In many states, a separate nail tech test and license are offered.

Nails are a rapidly growing area of the salon industry; more and more women (and men) view them as part of a total fashion look. Roxana Pintile, co-owner of New York's Warren-Tricomi Salon and a nail technician for 16 years, says, "Not having your nails taken care of is like wearing a Chanel suit but having a run in your stocking." Clients have educated themselves, mostly through magazines, < previous page page_6 next page >


about nail health and the importance of taking care of their talons. And because of the ever-increasing number of women in the workforce, many of whom have to spend long days on their feet, pedicures are hugely popular, particularly when they incorporate massage.

To succeed as a nail technician, you need a sound aesthetic sense and an accommodating personality. "I would suggest talking to people and being a good listener are keys to doing well," says Pintile. "Read the newspaper every day so you can keep informed and have something to talk about. And study, study, study. Nails are constantly evolving. Listen to the client, too; give her what she wants. If she trusts you, she'll come out of her safety zone and start letting you suggest things to her".


As noted earlier, beauty professionals are paid either straight salary, salary plus commission, or strictly commission. In some casesand this is particularly common for nail techsthe beauty pro simply rents space in a salon establishment and pays a flat monthly rate for the space. Anything above and beyond that, she keeps as income. This makes the nail tech an independent operator, not an employee.

Some salon owners look for nail techs with a following, but experience is not usually their primary concern. It's whether you can give a great manicure. When looking for a position, offer to give the salon owner a manicure or pedicure. Your work will speak for itself.

Esthetician

It's a great time to be an esthetician. Esthetics, or skincare, is experiencing a boom of sorts, largely because baby boomers refuse to age. They're searching desperately for the product or service that will help them look and feel young. That's good news for skincare pros, who perform a variety of therapeutic skincare services, such as facials and waxing.

More and more full-service salons offer a full complement of skincare services. It's a way of marketing the salon as a resource for one-stop beauty shopping. Licensing generally takes under a year, and you can also work as an independent contractor. Many estheticians can also provide makeup services, hair removal and waxing, and body care services. Estheticians also work at day spas, in skincareonly facilities, and with dermatologists or plastic surgeons. < previous page page_7 next page >


Are you surprised by the medical connection? Well, up until a few years ago, doctors generally pooh-poohed the idea of facials. (As a teenager with bad skin, this author was told by her dermatologist that she could "never, ever" receive a facial, "not even when you're 50.") But high-quality products, and the financial squeeze wrought by insurance reform, have encouraged some M.D.'s to take a second look at professional skincare. Many of them now have estheticians on staff who administer facials (on the insurance form, facials are referred to as "acne surgery" and thus are covered!). Working with doctors may appeal to you if you're interested in treating traumatized skin, working in a clinical environment, or helping to heal post-operative patients.

If you're interested in esthetics, ask yourself the following questions:

Am I a giving person? An esthetician needs to be concerned about other people, because he or she is a caregiver and wellness provider as well as a facialist.

Do I enjoy working closely with people?

Can I sit in one room all day? Or do I need to be out and about, walking around?

Making It

According to Barbara Salomone, president of the Conservatory of Estherics postgraduate skincare facilities, with locations across America, there are tem requirements for a successful esthetician:

the ability to work with people

empathy

patience

sales know-how

determination to succeed

willingness to learn about new treatments and ideas

the ability to market your positives

Willingness to stay in tune with skincare trends and the salon/medical environment

the confidence to stand behind what you are doing




Most facilities require a license and experience, which you can often get working on the floor of your training facility. Again, use your beauty school's network as a referral system, and offer to assist someone for little or no charge as you learn the ropes. Compensation is similar to that of nail technicians.

Makeup Artist

Makeup artists often provide the finishing touch to a salon client. Their services are offered either as stand-alones or as value-added for salon clients after their hair is done. Makeup artists are often called upon to service clients at home or to work with groups or on special occasions, such as bridal parties. They can also work in department stores or in theater, television, or film.

Permanent makeup is a more labor-intensive service that can involve disguising a disfigurement, working with burn victims, or altering a client's pigmentation by, for instance, "tattooing" it with a permanent eyeliner or lipliner. Permanent makeup artists usually work in a salon environment or on their own.


See above.

Electrologists

Electrolysis is permanent hair removal using an electrical current. (The current reacts with salt in the body, creating sodium hydroxide, or lye, which damages the follicle so it will not produce hair.) Many states issue a separate license to electrologists rather than issuing them a general cosmetologist license. Electrologists can work in either a salon environment or a medical one. A growing number of spas offer electrolysis as well. Attention to detail, a soft touch, and an understanding of physiology are crucial components of this job. Perhaps more than any other beauty professionals, electrologists need to be sensitive: Clients come to you with a variety of problems, each of which is very important to them. They appreciate discretion and understanding.


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Caribbean resort day spa seeks licensed cosmetologists, massage therapists, nail, tech nicians, estheticians. Fax resume.

Employees hired right out of beauty school may need to go through a salon's training or apprenticeship program before they ever perform a facial or take scissors to a client's hair. During your early years in the salon, you will learn what it takes to build relationships with clients, how to behave and dress, and what's expected from you as a beauty professional, as well as all the new styles and techniques.

"Salon professionals have an enormous responsibility; they're in charge of making the client look good and feel good about herself," says Arnold Zegarelli, styles director of Hornes Beauty Salon in Pittsburgh, PA.

Keys to Success in a Salon

A willingness to learn, learn, learn. A great many beauty professionals say their education really began after school.

Talent. If you don't have dexterity, a creative eye, and a gentle, nurturing touch, cosmetology will prove a frustrating field.

The ability to juggle many tasks at once. In the beginning, you'll probably be assisting a senior-level stylist and will be called upon to mix a color formula while shampooing another client and getting bobby pins for someone else. You'll have to adjust to a fast-paced environment, because once you graduate to a more senior position, you'll often be working on multiple clients simultaneously.

Communication. Watch successful beauty professionals and you'll notice that they are uniformly excellent listeners. They coax, cajole, and soothe the client in their chair. One well-known hairdresser calls his job "onethird artist, two-thirds psychotherapist." He's telling the truth.


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Salon Owner

After a few years in the business, the entrepreneurial spirit kicks in among a high percentage of beauty professionals. "I taught beauty school for years, and after a while I realized that I wanted to take it a step further and spend more time running my own business," says Mary Bowman, president of the South Carolina Cosmetology Association.

It's not as easy as it sounds, though. Here are a few tips to help you find out whether ownership is the way to go:

Take some business courses at your local community college. They don't teach Accounting 101 in beauty school, but you'll need to know it to run any business. Better to learn it in a classroom than the hard way.

Watch how things work in your salon. What's good about working there? What can be improved? What aspects of the operation don't you understand? Take notes on your impressions. Try to spend time helping out with as wide a variety of tasks as possible.

Join the National Cosmetology Association. It's a tremendous business resource.

Offer to help the owner with administrative or bookkeeping tasks. It will lend some perspective on "the big picture."

Network with other salon owners. Ask them about the biggest challenges they face running a business. Their insights can give you a head start on tackling your own problems if you decide to run your own show.


Generally, business owners don't get a salary. You are "paid" out of the business's profitswhich is great if your salon has a good year and disastrous if it has a bad one. And keep in mind that before you can pay yourself, you have to pay overheadstaff salaries, rent, utilities, and any outstanding loans. That said, if you can get the appropriate financing, you can open a salon.


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Salon Manager

Some professionals enjoy running the showcoordinating everything having to do with the day-to-day running of a salon operation. Good salon managers are worth their weight in gold. They handle issues such as who gets the walk-in clients, what the special promotion of the month will be, and when the toilet will get fixed. They also are in charge of hiring and conflict resolution. They play an important role because many salon owners have the entrepreneurial spirit but lack management know-how. Those who realize this know the value of a good salon manager.


A salon manager at a medium-to-large establishment (they are seldom needed at small salons) is usually paid a weekly salary without commission or tips. These salaries can run from $25,000 up to $80,000, for the highest level positions.

To fill a management role, salon owners look for someone who's extremely organized, mature, and detail-oriented. You'll have to demonstrate understanding of an accounting spreadsheet as well as the fragile human ego. For these reasons, someone with managerial experience is usually ideal. However, a growing number of beauty schools offer a salon-management track to formally prepare those who love the salon environment but don't want to spend their time behind a chair. If you are a recent grad who didn't get the opportunity to get some formal training but think management might be the thing for you, then shadow your own salon manager. Ask to assist him or her. You will learn plenty about the demands of the job and what it takes.

What do students like about a cosmetology career?

Meeting new and interesting people

Good income

Flexible hours and location

The opportunity to become your own boss

Job availability, high employment rate

Fun, interesting work

Source: Procter & Gamble 1995 national survey, "Who Are the Cosmetology Studennts of Tomorrow?"



Hairdresser or Makeup Artist for Film, TV, or Theater

These jobs sound glamorous, and they are. They're also hard work. Here's a typical day in the life of one hairdresser, Diane D'Agostino, who works in television:

I get up at about 5:30 a.m., and I'm on the set of Live with Regis &Kathie Lee by 7 or 7:30.I wash Kathie Lee's hair and blow it dry; then I set it on some Velcro rollers. After about 45 minutes, she comes back from makeup and I take out the rollers and finish the hair.

We tape from 9 to 10 a.m., so I'm usually out by 10:30.I go home and work on some private clients during the early afternoon. Then at about 2 I head back to the city to start working on the anchorpeople for the Channel 2 News. I usually don't make it home for good until about 10:30. It's a pretty grueling pace, and I don't want to do it forever, but for now it's okay.

I got into TV through the friend of a client, which is usually how it's doneyou know someone. Well, I knew someone who knew someone; I started, and one thing led to another.

D'Agostino got her job through a client who had connections at a local television station, which is, frankly, how many people get such positions, both in TV and film. Finding working in the theater is even more difficult; many Broadway shows hire someone simply to show the staff how to do their own makeup. Or the show may hire someone with combined hairdressing and makeup skills.


Doing beauty work for television, theater, or film is a feast-or-famine proposition. You're likely to be very busy or chronically underemployed. If you're a union member, you'll be paid for your work by the hour. If not, you may be able to negotiate a per-project contract. Steady work can prove lucrative, but count on paying your dues for several years first. The best way to get started: Use your contacts to locate theatrical makeup artists in your community, and offer to assist them free of charge. (For television, contact the stations directly for the name of the hairdresser/makeup artist on the show you're interested in.) If you can get in the door and prove yourself competent, you're set. For more information on unions, see Chapter 6. < previous page page_13 next page >


What do students dislike about a cosmetology career?

Poor salary

Limited advancement

Long hours; working weekends

Angry customers

Boredom

Minimal benefits

Source: Procter & Gamble 1995 national survey, ''Who Are the Cosmetology Students of Tomorrow?"

Massage Therapist

No longer does massage connote geisha girls or a red-light club. This ancient art of muscle manipulation is experiencing a tremendous renaissance in the stressed-out, time-crunched '90s. There are now as many types of massage as there are practitionersSwedish, shiatsu, sports, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, Reiki, chiropractic, aromatherapy, craniosacral, polarity, and rehabilitative, to name just a few.

Some states require that massage therapists be licensed, and generally these licenses can obtained either through a traditional cosmetology school or through a specialized massage school. Massage therapists can be employed by a salon, a day spa, a cruise ship, a health club, or a hospital, or they can have their own private practice at home, in conjunction with a salon, or in partnership with a medical practitioner such as a chiropractor.

Four factors above all others are key to success in this field:

Personality. Your clients want to be soothed, not chattered at. A peaceful, serene presence is a must.

Talent. You have to have good hands. And practice makes perfect.

Location. The area's residents must understand that massage is not only beneficial but also worth the cost.

Determination. Stick with it and good things will come.

Sample Cklassified Ad #5

Salon wantsss licensed cutter/colorist, estheticians, manicurists, and massage thera pists. Fax resume.



School Instructor

Were you particularly inspired by one of your teachers? Do you want to share what you learned and how you learned it with others? Beauty schools always need dedicated teachers. A teacher can have a profound effect on a student's career. "It's the most rewarding part of my business," says Annette Hanson, who operates Atelier Esthetique, a distributorship and postgraduate skincare facility in New York City.

At the La' James Colleges of Hairstyling in Iowa and Illinois, a master teacher program shows student instructors how to develop objectives for a classroom, make lesson plans, give presentations, develop test questions, and use concept connectors from class to student to subject material. All student instructors are given video evaluations as well.

"To succeed as an instructor," says La' James's Cindy Beecher, "you need to be focused. You need to be maturemeaning that you don't need a student to be your friend as well. You want to share what you've learned with someone else, to the level that you want your student to be better than you. It's really important to be a good listener, and of course you should like to learn yourself."

The biggest challenge facing teachers is burnout. "Teaching is very consuming," says Beecher. "In the beginning, you're learning yourself. But teaching is about the learner, not the teacher. If it were a perfect world and everybody came in on time and had no problems, then it would be a different story. But the more mature you are, [the more] you learn not to let those things bother you or control your day."


Most states require you to obtain an instructor's license, which can involve 200 to 1,000 hours of additional time in beauty school. Teachers receive a salary; salaries run anywhere from $18,000 to $42,000, depending on experience.

Editorial Stylist, Nail Tech, or Makeup Artist

You can also combine jobs, working part time in a salon, for instance, and part time as the photo shoot hairstylist or makeup artist for a local advertising agency. You can also rent space in a salon and be "your own boss."

Many people freelance in order to devote time to their own photo shoots. "Shoots have taught me a completely different way of thinking about hair. The perspective in a photograph is totally different from that of a real-life hairstyle," says Matthew Williams, a freelance editorial stylist. Williams moved to New York < previous page page_15 next page >


with no job and not much photo shoot experience. "I wanted to work in magazines, but most editors or agencies won't consider hiring you until you have a portfolio. The thing is, until you get hired you can't build a portfolio! So I Just started 'testing' [shooting on his own, on his dime] with a photographer who wanted to do the same thingwe just wanted pictures for our respective portfolios. Once we got enough photos, I could bring my book around and show work that was representative of my talents."

Nail tech Roxana Pintile finds editorial work much more creative than salon work. "It doesn't pay as well, but I find it to be a great way to keep current," she says. Pintile adds that a photo shoot requires that you be a good collaborator, because the photographer, makeup artist, editor, fashion stylist, and model all put forth opinions before agreeing on a concept and its execution. "You have to study the fashion magazines and fashion history and know what the shoot is about. Do some advance thinking about the concept. It may not always be lucrative, but you do create a name for yourself by doing shoots."

Makeup artist Pamela Taylor got started doing editorial work on her own. "One day I came into New York City with a friend of mine, and we went to the Museum of Natural History. On the steps there was a shoot going on. I was mesmerized, and I asked the makeup artist, 'How did you start doing this?' She told me that you just have to meet people. So I called NBC and ABC and was able to assist two top makeup people in the TV industry for a number of years."

After setting up her own makeup concession in a salon as well, Taylor grew bored with commercial photo shoots, so she began networking with photographers. She suggests that if you want to work exclusively in editorial, location is everything: New York, Los Angeles, and Miami are three hot spots, but Arizona is seeing an increasing number of photo shoot crews.


The biggest names in the hairdressing fieldsuch as Frederic Fekkai, John Sahag, and Orlando Pitasand the hottest makeup artistsLinda Mason, Laura Mercier, and Kevyn Aucoinmake tens of thousands of dollars per project. They are the exception. Generally speaking, advertising work pays more than editorial. If you really want to get your foot in the door, in addition to testing and building your portfolio, volunteer to assistant the big editorial names in your region. It's great exposure and education. < previous page page_16 next page >


Sample Classsified Ad #6

HairstylistPosition available for colorist w/foil proficiency to take over large follow ing. Also Color Assistant. All inquiries confidential.

Educational Trends

A set number of school hoursthe number varies by stateare required before you can take a state board test to become a licensed cosmetologist. To obtain these credits, you must enroll in a licensed high school, community college, vocational/technical school, or postsecondary public or private school. In addition to these requirements, the states of Alabama, Kansas, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island require you to hold an apprenticeship (the length varies by state) before you can take the exam. Apprenticeships are usually nonpaid, part-time positions in a professional salon.

Some states develop and administer their own state board exams; others use the exam established by the National-Interstate Council of State Cosmetology Boards. There has been a move afoot in the beauty industry in the '90s to establish universal national skills standards, but change is slow. (The CAF is currently developing a National Skills Standards Program, which identifies entry-level cosmetology skills standards that are accepted and supported by all segments of the industry. If adopted, the national skills standards will establish credibility for the industry and provide government understanding of the continuing need for licensure.)

Once you've passed your state boards, your education has only just begun. Most salons that accept newly licensed beauty-school graduates enter them in de facto apprenticeship programs that teach new graduates everything about the operation long before they are permitted to pick up a pair of shears.

Many smart salon owners require their staff members to participate in continuing education classes. These classes are usually held either at the salon or at a local distributorship on Sundays and Mondays (typically off days for salons) and are often taught by distributor or manufacturer education teams. They may be product-specific or generic. Such classes may be free, or they may cost your salon owner several hundred dollars. Regardless, they are to be taken seriously if you want to stay currentwhich is key to any cosmetologist's success.

Continuing education is available for a variety of specialties (not just hairdressing) and through a variety of sources. A motivational speaker may address < previous page page_17 next page >


you and your fellow staff members, or you may attend specific trade shows to broaden your knowledge. Consult with your employer to find out how to best go about this. Usually, employers are happy to pick up all or part of the cost.

Bear in mind, too, that a number of states require you to complete a continuing education classes before you can renew your cosmetology license.

What did you like about your former cosmetology career?

Helping people looking their best

Working with customers

Pride in the work

Ability to be creative

51%

48%

39%

28%

Source: Procter & Gamble 1996 national survey, "Why Do Stylists Leave the Salon Industry?"



Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Matthew Williams

Hairdresser for magazine photo shoots

New York City

Four years

Insider's Advice

You've got to know what's going to make you happy and just go for it. I come from a family of hairdressers, but I went to school to be a dancer. It was only after I started a part-time receptionist job at a SuperCuts that I thought, Gee, this could be a real career that pays the billsunlike dancing. So I went to beauty school in Michigan and after graduating, and I got a job at Art + Science Salon in Chicago. The owner, David Raccuglia, who later founded the company American Crew, told me to forget everything I'd learned in school. They train everyone from scratch there. It was a great experience, and it gave me the confidence to move to New York on my own, without a steady job.

Insider's Take on the Future

Hairdressers need to take a good long look at the industry and themselves and decide who they want to be. I'm incredibly influenced by fashion, and the work I do is done entirely with the camera in mind, not real life. I love the creative part of photo shoots. I think it's what I do best. Editorial hair is more about fantasy and inspiration. In a salon environment, you work more closely with everyday people. Anyone who wants a career in the beauty industry needs to know that once you graduate from school, your education is only beginning. < previous page page_19 next page >


Chapter 2 All about Trainings

In this chapter you'll learn why training is important and how to decide what kind of training is right for you, and you'll get hints on how to succeed in the prgram of your choice. You'll also find descriptions of training couses, as well as tuition costs, from schools across the country.

By now you've decided that yes, you'd like to get your cosmetology license and begin a career in the beauty industry.

To practice cosmetology, you are by law required to pass a state board examination to gain a license. To take the state boards, you need to complete a certain number of class hours. (The number of required class hours varies by state.) You can take courses in cosmetology at the public high school, public technical/vocational school, public postsecondary (community college) school, or private postsecondary level. The postsecondary curricula generally take nine months to a year to complete, and those schools charge tuition; high school programs usually run two to three years and are free to students.

According to Gordon Miller, former president of Milady Publishing and now executive director of the National Cosmetology Association (NCA), private schools graduate, on average, about 65 percent of their students. Postsecondary vocational/technical schools and community colleges graduate between 40 and 50 percent, and high schools graduate < previous page page_21 next page >


about 20 percent. (That figure does not indicate that cosmetology students don't graduate from high school. Rather, it means that 20 percent of students complete the entire cosmetology curriculum.)

Miller attributes the fluctuating graduation rates mostly to motivation: "Students who pay money to attend a private institution are motivated to get the most out of their money. They've gone to the trouble to spend it, or to get a loan to cover it. They have more invested in it."

If you decide to start your training at the postsecondary private school level, your choices are manythere are more than 1,000 accredited private cosmetology programs across the country. (Accreditation is important because it means that the school is eligible for Title IV funding from the federal Department of Education. For more information, see Chapter 4.) Since public schools don't charge tuition, financial aid isn't an issue, but some states do require that students complete their cosmetology education at the postsecondary level before they can take the state board exams. Additionally, many high schools don't have clinics, or training salons, available to students, so you won't get as much, if any, hands-on experience.

VICA, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, reports that enrollment in its high school cosmetology programs was 18,767 for the 199697 school year. An estimated 50 percent or more of those students participate in VICA programs, which stress business, management, and people skills beyond basic cutting and styling techniques. If you're interested in finding which schools in your area offer VICA programs, call (703) 777-8810.

If you are a high school graduate and want to enter a postsecondary school, Arthur B. DeConciliis, president of the renowned Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, suggests that you look before you leap into signing up. "There are many signs and clues that can tip you off about whether or not a school can provide you with the best education possible," he notes.

Applying to and Getting into Beauty school

Robbie Rich, president of the Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, says that the application process is critical in determining whether a student will succeed not only in school but also in the salon world. Graham Webb has a twopart application process. First, the student comes in and fills out an application. Then he or she tours the school and sits in on a class. Graham Webb will not accept students who only fill out a form. < previous page page_22 next page >


The application provides critical information. "We require a high school diploma or a GED because statistics have told us that people who don't have those things don't succeed in the beauty industry," says Rich.

Graham Webb looks for students who have spent time in a salon, working as a receptionist or shampoo assistant or in some support role. "I can't think of anyone who came to us saying 'I love the salon environment,' then gave it a go in school and didn't like it. Exposure is very important," Rich says.

In the application, show your creative side. The beauty industry can be very rewarding for people who consider themselves artistic but don't have an outlet for their creativity. The salon lets them have some creative freedomwithout becoming starving artists.

If you've been through college or have a stable work history, play it up during your application interview. There is nothing an admissions officer likes to see as much as stability. Why? Rich says that the national withdrawal rate from secondary schools (college or proprietary) is about 33 percent; Graham Webb's is about 15 percent. And it's worth noting that most people drop out because of a familyrelated issue. A stable work history indicates that you're not likely to become a statistic.

One big question: How much tuition is too much? High tuition can cause headaches, especially if the school you want to go to isn't accreditedand therefore doesn't participate in any Title IV funding programs with the Department of Education. However, if you do want to go to a relatively expensive school and you qualify for a loan, take heart: The monthly payments are not highthey just continue for a long time. The bottom line: Upfront cost is an important consideration, but not as important as going to a good school. < previous page page_23 next page >


School Curricula

Here's the curriculum for the 1,500-hour cosmetology course of study at Chicago- based Pivot Point International, which has a network of more than 2,000 member schools and graduate centers in 38 countries:

Scientific Approach to Hair Sculpture (Ladies' and Men's)

Scientific Approach to Perm Design

Scientific Approach to Hair Design

Salon Prep I

Systematic Approach to Color

Salon Prep II

Systematic Approach to Beauty Care (three weeks) and Scientific Approach to Hair DesignLong Hair (one week)

Salon Prep III

Salon Evaluation (Final Testing)

Final Prep

Pivot Point offers two attendance options: A 9- to 10-month program in which the student attends school all day from Tuesday through Saturday, and an evening program, held Tuesday through Saturday, which takes slightly longer to complete (14½to 16 months).

Finding the School for You

Check the Yellow Pages for a listing of schools in your area. And before you go any further, check the reputation of the school by contacting at least ten local salons and asking them for their opinion of the school. "If they have a relationship with the school, that tells you right off that people regard the school well," says DeConciliis. If they've never heard of it, or don't say nice things about it, you know the school hasn't done a good job training its students.

Ask upscale salons in your area for recommendations. "It's no secret that salons evaluate the quality of a cosmetology school in much the same way that any other business would evaluate the quality of the university a job applicant graduated from," says Sarah Price, an educator and member of the creative team at Graham Webb International Hair Academy in Arlington, VA.

Visit the school. "Check it out. Check the atmosphere, what the people are like," says DeConciliis. Look for cleanliness and organization. Pittsburgh < previous page page_24 next page >


Beauty Academy even has a room devoted to outstanding graduates, as well as an information sheet that describes the teaching staff's 155 years of combined experience.

Ask questions. ''A school should make available to youbecause it's not an unusual request and because by law they have to keep trackinformation such as the number of people who have attended the school, the number of people who have graduated, those who passed the state boards, and those who didn't," emphasizes DeConciliis. Other questions: Are fees billed separate from tuition? What are the fees? What's the refund policy? And how easy is it to transfer to another school?

"Most cosmetology schools want to ensure their students a successful living, says Graham Webb's Sarah Price. "Ask the school about its quality standards by inquiring about attendance requirements and academic performance requirements. This will tell you how serious the school is about the education of its students, not just about collecting tuition."

Check out its resources. How many books does the school give you? Are they in good shape or are they marked up and dog-eared?

Sit in for a day or a week. This is called auditing. College students do it all the timewhy shouldn't you? Spending some real class time at a school can give you a good idea of what your days would be like, what the students are are like, and what the school is like, warts and all.

Scrutinize the curriculum. This is crucial; it will reveal not only what you will learn but also how it will be taught to you. "I'd want to see course outlines and schedules," advises DeConciliis. "Students should know far enough in advance what to expectwhat's going to be taught a certain week, what materials to have ready." Some schools, he maintains, change class schedules on a daily basis. "How can you guarantee a proper education unless it's written in stone?" he asks.

And look for a school that offers general business or career development classvaluable information for selling and marketing the techniques that you're learning about. "Stylist A and stylist B may be equal in talent, but finding out why one succeeds where the other fails is what it's all about," says DeConciliis.

Find out how many hours take place in a classroom and how many in a clinic (a working salon environment). Although hands-on experience is key to any cosmetologist's success, some schools make the mistake of rush- < previous page page_25 next page >


ing students onto the floor too soon. "I don't want students go out on the floor thinking, I've got to do 50 heads of hair, and maybe the 51st will turn out right," says DeConciliis. Instead, look for a program that emphasizes both theory and practical instruction for the bulk of the required hours, and true salon work only at the end of the training. "At PBA, we rotate them in and out of the work area, and it works: sometimes you get students who thought they knew it all in the classroom but who come back from the floor very humbled. Then they're more appreciative when they return to the classroom, and they make better use of their time."

Examine the school's clientele. At the private school level, this isn't usually an issue, but public schools tend to attract clients who are elderly or on fixed incomes. If you are interested in practicing cutting-edge techniques, this clientele may not provide you with the best opportunity to do so.

Look for a school that offers mock state board exams. This is an absolute must, particularly when you realize that the facials you learned about in Week 2 aren't as fresh in your mind as they once were.

Remember that in this case, size doesn't matter. You can get a good education from a big school or a small one.

School Curricula

Here's an itemized overview of the 1,500-hour cosmetology course offered by the Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, Arlington, VA:

Hair and Scalp (150 hours)

Bacteriology and Sanitation

Hair and Scalp Care Products

Understanding the pH Systems

Cleansing, Conditioning, and Reconditioning

Scalp Treatments and Scalp Massage

Structure of the Hair and Skin

Hair Design (775 hours)

Haircutting

Implements

Principles

Elevation

New Trends

Wigs and Hairpieces

Thermal Styling



Hairstyling

Implements

Shapings

Finger Waves

Pin Curls

Rollers

Design Sets

Chemical Reformation (175 hours)

Permanent Waving

Chemical Relaxing

Hair Color (200 hours)

Tinting

Law of Color

Rinses

Lightening

Skin Theory (30 hours)

Skin Care

Facial

Skin Care Product Knowledge

Makeup

Hair Removal

Nails (25 hours)

Manicuring

Nail Sculpturing

Nailcare Product Knowledge

Professionalism (25 hours)

personal Development

Communication Skills

Attitudes

State Law

State Board Exams

Professionalism

Retailing

Salon Management

The Receptionist

Career Development (interviewing and resume writing)

Exams (35 hours)

Unassigned (85 hours)

Used to supplement any of the above



Maximizing Your School Experience

Even though you'll be hard at work studying, it's still important to consider what you will need to do upon graduation. "Keep a photography file of your finished work as well as before-and-after pictures," recommends Price. This can be used in conjunction with a resume to note your accomplishments, skills, and special abilities.

Setting challenging yet achievable goals for yourself while in school is essential to help you maintain your career focus. By thinking ahead and deciding what kind of salon you want to work in, you can focus your direction. Use the resources your school offers you. "Before analyzing your technical skills, many salons look for client communication and people skills," says Rich. If your school offers courses in communication, by all means take them. This is also something that looks great on your resume.

Cindy Beecher of La' James Colleges of Hairstyling in Iowa and Illinois recommends working on your dependability. In a career in which knowledge constantly builds on itself, any time you interrupt the process, you're hurting yourself. "If you get into the practice of being tardy or missing a day a week, you'll have problems," she says. "This is training camp for work." Build the habits of a good employee.

Another issue for many students is the unwillingness to compete with each other (this seems to be most pronounced in younger students). Tell yourself that this is your career, and it's about skills, not about whether or not your friend's feelings will be hurt if you do better on the practical than he or she does.

And get as much hands-on experience as possible. We're not just talking hours logged in the school's salon. Go on field trips to different salons and day spas to see how they operate, what their customer service is like, how their retail departments are set up, and how they book clients. Investigate any internship, apprenticeship, or assistantship programs your school may offer that enable you to get course credit for in-salon work. "Employers will look at that as real in-salon experience, as well as note that you went the extra mile," says Price. < previous page page_28 next page >


School Curricula

Here is the curriculum for the esthetics program at the Capitol School of Esthetics, Omaha, NE. The state board requires 600 hours of training:

Bacteriology

Sterilization

Sanitation

Personal Hygiene

Public Hygiene

Nebraska Statutes

Rules and Regulations

Ethics

Business Management

Histology of Skin Cells

Tissues

Structure of Skin Glands

Condition and Disorders of Skin

Function of Skin Chemistry

Massage

Electrical and Apparatus or Appliances

Bacteriology

Makeup Application

Psychology of Color

Aromatherapy

Applied Proceduresfacials, body treatments, makeup and hair removalaccount for 22 hours of the program.

State Boards

Once you've graduated from beauty school and met the minimum state requirements, you can apply to take the state board exam. Below is a listing, by state, of organizations that administer cosmetology exams. Contact them for information about the frequency and cost of exams, minimum age requirements, license fees, the number of applicants who passed the exam in the past year and the number who failed, licensing reciprocity with other states, and other questions you may have. Also contact them for further information on becoming a licensed board examiner in your state. < previous page page_29 next page >


Alabama

Alabama Board of Cosmetology 1000-A Interstate Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36130 (334) 270-9959 FAX: (334) 270-9959

Alaska

Dept.of Commerce and Economic Development Div. of Occupational Licensing P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 (907) 586-7640

Arizona

State Board of Cosmetology Sue Sansom, Executive Director 1645 West Jefferson, Suite 125 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 784-4539

Arkansas

Arkansas Board of Cosmetology 101 East Capitol, Suite 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-2168

California

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology P.O. Box 944226 Sacramento, CA 94244-2260 (916) 327-6250 FAX: (916) 445-8893

Colorado

State of Colorado Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 1560 Broadway, Suite 1340 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 866-2481

Connecticut

Department of Public Health Division of Health Systems Regulation 410 Capitol Ave., MS #12APP P.O. Box 34308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 (860) 509-7569 < previous page page_30 next page >


Delaware

State of Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering P.O. Box #1401, O'Neill Bldg. Dover, DE 19903 (302) 736-4796 FAX: (302) 739-2711

Florida

Department of Business and Progressional Regulation 1940 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (904) 488-5702

Georgia

Secretary of State/Examining Boards Division 166 Pryor St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3465 (404) 657-3907

Hawaii

State of Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 (808) 548-4100

Idaho

State of Idaho Dept. of Self-Governing Agencies Bureau of Occupational Licenses 417 Bank Drive #312 Boise, ID 83705-2598 (208) 334-3233

Illinois

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington St, 3rd Fl. Springfield, IL 62786 (217) 785-7729

Indiana

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency 302 West Washington, Suite E034 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2246 (317) 232-2980 FAX: (317) 232-2312 < previous page page_31 next page >


Iowa

Iowa Department of Public Health 321 Lucas State Office Bldg. Des Moines, IA50319 (515) 281-4422

Kansas

Kansas State Board of Cosmetology 2708 NW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66617 (913) 296-3155 FAX: (913) 296-3002

Kentucky

State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists 314 West Second St. Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-4262

Louisiana

State Board of Cosmetology 11622 Sunbelt Ct Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (504) 756-3404

Maine

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Licensing and Registration Division 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0035 (207) 624-8632

Maryland

Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing State Board of Cosmetologists 501 St Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202-2272 (410) 333-6320 < previous page page_32 next page >


Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Registration Leverette Laltonstall Bldg., Government Ctr. 100 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02202 (617) 727-9942

Michigan

State of Michigan Department of Consumer Affairs and Industry Services P.O. Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-1686

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce Licensing Unit 133 East 7th St St Paul, MN 55101 (612) 296-4026

Mississippi

Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology 1808-1808 North State St P.O. Box 55689 Jackson, MS 39296-5689 (601) 354-6623 FAX: (601) 354-7176

Missouri

Missouri State Board of Cosmetology P.O. Box 1062 Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-2000

Montana

Montana State Board of Cosmetology 11 North Jackson P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 (406) 444-3095 < previous page page_33 next page >


Nebraska

Nebraska Board of Cosmetology Examiners Credential Division Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509 (402)471-2117 FAX: (402) 471-3577

Nevada

State Board of Cosmetology 1785 East Sahara Ave., Suite 255 LasVegas,NV89104 (702) 486-6542

New Hampshire

Health and Human Services Building Hazen Dr. Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-3608

New Jersey

NJ. State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling 124 Halsey St., 6th Fl. Newark, NJ 07101 (201) 504-6400

New Mexico

New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Regulation and Licensing Department P.O. Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504 (505) 827-7550

New York

New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services 84 Holland Ave. Albany, NY 12208-3490 (518) 473-2731

North Carolina

State Board of Cosmetic Art 1110 Navaho Dr. Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 850-2793 < previous page page_34 next page >


North Dakota

North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology P.O. Box 2177 Bismarck, ND 58502 (701) 223-9800

Ohio

State Board of Cosmetology 101 Southland Mall Columbus, OH 43207-4041 (614) 466-3834

Oklahoma

State Board of Cosmetology 2200 North Claussen Blvd., Suite 1530 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 (405) 521-2441

Oregon

Oregon Health Division Licensing Programs 700 Summer St NE, Suite 100 Salem, OR 97310 (503)378-2114 (information, ext 4300; licensing, ext. 4307; exam, ext. 4304)

Pennsylvania

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Department of State State Board of Cosmetology P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 (717) 783-7130 FAX: (717) 787-7769

Rhode Island

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Health Cannon Building Three Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5097 (401) 277-2511 or (401) 277-2827 < previous page page_35 next page >


South Carolina

State Board of Cosmetology Landmark Dr., Suite 205 Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 734-9660

South Dakota

Department of Commerce and Regulation Cosmetology Commission 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-5070 (605) 773-6193

Tennessee

Tennessee Board of Cosmetology 500 James Robertson Pkwy. Nashville, TN 37243-1147 (615)741-2515

Texas

Texas Cosmetology Commission 5717 Balcones Dr. P.O. Box 26700 Austin, TX 78755-0700 (512) 454-4674

Utah

Utah State Board of Cosmetology/Barbers Division of Occupation and Professional Licensing Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 East 300 South, P.O. Box 45805 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0805 (801) 530-6536

Vermont

Vermont Board of Cosmetology Pavillion Office Bldg. Montpelier, VT 05609-1101 (802) 828-2363

Virginia

Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Commerce 2600 West Broad St Richmond, VA 232304917 (804) 367-8509 < previous page page_36 next page >


Washington

Washington Cosmetology, Barbering, and Manicuring Advisory Board P.O. Box 9026 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 586-6387 FAX: (360) 664-2550

West Virginia

State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 1716 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 7 Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 558-2924 FAX: (304) 558-3450

Wisconsin

Department of Regulation of Licensing P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708-8935 (605) 266-1630

Wyoming

Wyoming Board of Cosmetology 26th & House Ave, Suite 302 Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-3534 FAX: (307) 777-5700

Taking the State Board Test

The content of the state board exam varies by state, but the test is generally divided into two parts: a written segment and a practical, or hands-on, one.

Some 39 states use the standardized test developed by the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, a testing organization. ''States sign up with us and test in whatever category of licensing they have. We offer cosmetology, nails, esthetics, barbering, electrology, and cosmetology instructor exams," says Mary Healy, NIC's assistant coordinator of testing.

If you're in a state that offers the NIC exam, reciprocitythe issue of whether your cosmetology license is transferable to another state if you relocateis made significantly easier. One state agency can transfer your raw scores to another state and know the information is correct and the standards are identical. (Interestingly, NIC didn't develop a practical national test until 1990.) < previous page page_37 next page >


Tests evolve over time too. "We began a process in 1995 that we just finished, called job delineation or task analysis," recalls Healy. "We sent out a series of surveys on a random basis and asked salon owners to go down a list and tell us whether they did certain tasks in the salon or not, whether they would require an employee to be able to do certain tasks in a salon. If they answered yes to an item, we asked them to rank it in importance on a scale of one to five, and then we compiled those results and had some subject matter experts come in and analyze the data.

"It's important to do this kind of analysis because an item like fingerwaving overall had a very low response. But if we analyzed the results further, we could see it's in very strong demand in urban salonsjust not elsewhere. So we make sure to test the skill, but not to get too specific on the types of fingerwaves," says Healy.

One big change for 1998 is that the name of the nails test has been changed from "manicurist" to "nail technician," and the number of questions has risen from 65 to 100, reflecting the increasing sophistication of nail product technology.

Getting Ready for the Exam

A written exam basically has a right and a wrong answer, but a practical exam is a little more subjective, and thus more nerve-wracking. The judges of the practical exam are usually either state employees, state-contracted employees, or workers with a professional testing agency. Usually, they are certified by the state and are given specific task items to measurei.e., did the student measure whether the hair on both sides was even?

You'll do well on each aspect of the exam if you

received a good education from a reputable school

have good organizational skillsknow where to start, what the next step is, etc.

are good at problem-solving. "People who can take a paragraph out of a textbook and apply it to what they want to do in the salon are at an advantage," says Healy.

think about the client during the practical. "Much of what is evaluated has to do with the client's experience," says Healy. "If you imagine a real client in your chair during the exam, you'll do much better."

know the material in Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology

try to relax < previous page page_38 next page >


Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Nilsene Privette

Nail technician

Rowena's Phoenix, AZ

Ten years

Insider's Advice

I started doing my own nails, and then my friends started asking me to do theirs. Finally, a friend of mine who lived in Mexico said, "Come live down here and work with me," so I did for a while. I decided that I really liked doing nails. I wanted to come back to the States, get my license, and start doing this for my career, so I did. I lived in Phoenix and went to Allure Beauty School in Tucson; it was three hours' driving a day, but it was definitely worth it.


The professionalism of nail technicians and the quality of the products have both improved. We've taken nails out of the back of the salon or barber shop and given them their due. If someone wanted to get into this industry now, I'd say, "Do you want a job or a career?" Because if you just want a job, you can do something easier, but if you want a careerif you want to travel and meet people and learn things at trade shows and seminars and maybe even competethen this is a great place to be. < previous page page_39 next page >


Chapter 3 Directory of Cosmetology Training Programs

This chapter contains a comprehensive list of proprietary cosmetology schools across the country. The schools are listed in alphabetical order within each state.

If you want to go to beauty school, you've got your pick of licensing facilitiesthere are several thousand throughout the country. The following is a list of institutions accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) in Arlington, VA. To be accredited, a school must meet NACCAS prerequisites. Accredited facilities are eligible for Title IV fundinga program of grants and loans administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

All profiles include addresses and phone numbers, so you can contact each school directly to get more information about the programs that interest you. You'll also find a list of the courses offered by each school. < previous page page_41 next page >


Alabama

Gaither & Company Beauty School 414 East Willow St. Scottsboro, AL 35768 (205) 259-1001 Basic Cosmetology Cosmetology/Teacher Training Combination

The Master's Institute of Cosmetology 8215 Stephanie Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 (205) 881-8587 Basic Cosmetology Cosmetology-Teacher Training Combination Teacher Training Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring

New Wave Beauty School 7020 Albertville Shopping Center Hwy. 431 Albertville, AL 35950 (205) 891-0435 Basic Cosmetology Teacher Training

Alaska

New Concepts Beauty School 3677 College Rd. Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 452-4684 Hairdressing Teacher Training Cosmetician

Arizona

Allure Career College of Beauty 3210 East Speedway Tucson, AZ 85716 (602) 327-6544 Cosmetology Cosmetology II Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

Allure Career College of Beauty 7730 East McDowell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (602) 949-7557 Cosmetology Cosmetology II Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

Arizona Academy of Beauty 6015 East Broadway Tucson, AZ 85711 (602) 745-6247 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Arizona Academy of Beauty 4046 North Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85705 (602) 888-0170 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Artistic Beauty School 4533 West Glendale Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 (602) 939-8364 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Manicuring Instructor Nail Technician

Beebe's Academy of Beauty Culture 184 West 25th St. Yuma, AZ 85364 (520) 344-2488 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Carlos Valenzuela Academy 7201 East Camelback, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (602) 994-4222 < previous page page_42 next page >


Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technology

Carsten Institute of Hair & Beauty 3345 South Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 491-0449 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Esthetician Instructor

Charles of Italy Beauty College 2350 Miracle Mile Rd. #354 Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (520) 763-6666 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technology Nail Technician

Charles of Italy Beauty College 1987McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (602) 453-6666 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetics Nail Technician

College of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Cottonwood 1229 East Cherry St. Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (602) 634-3608 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

College of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Prescott 410 West Goodwin Prescott, AZ 86301 (602) 778-5064 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

College of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Flagstaff 1790 Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (602) 774-7146 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

DeVoe College of Beauty 750 East Barstow Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520)458-8660 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Earl's Academy of Beauty 2111 South Alma School Rd., Suite 21 Mesa, AZ 85210 (602) 897-1688 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

International Academy of Hair Design 4415 South Rural Rd., Suite 2 Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 820-9422 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Instructor Nail Technician

Maricopa Beauty College 515 West Western Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 (602) 932-4414 Cosmetology Cosmetology II with an Aesthetics Specialty Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician < previous page page_43 next page >


Nail Technician Brush Up

Phoenix Academy of Beauty-Glendale 10820 North 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85304 (602) 939-8138 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Safford College of Beauty 1550 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546 (520) 428-0331 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Nail Technician

Arkansas

Arkadelphia Beauty College 2708 Pine St. Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (501) 246-6726 Barbering Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Arkadelphia Beauty College 3310 Central Ave., Suite C Hot Springs, AR 71923 (501) 624-8738 Barbering Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Arkansas Beauty School 5108 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 562-5673 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Arkansas Continental Beauty College 2000 North B St. Fort Smith, AR 72901 (501) 783-3301 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

Arthur's Beauty College 2600 John Harden Dr. Jacksonville, AR 72076 (501) 982-8987 Cosmetology Esthetician Teacher Manicuring

Bee-Jay's Hairstyling Academy 1907 Hinson Loop Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 224-2442 Cosmetology Electrology Esthetician Junior Teacher Manicuring

Bee-Jay's Hairstyling Academy 130 East Main St. Batesville, AR 72501 (501) 793-3898 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Bizzell's Beauty School 1007 Oak St. Conway, AR 72032 (501) 329-8303 Cosmetology Manicuring Junior Teacher

Blytheville Academy of Cosmetology 224 West Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (501) 763-4012 Cosmetology < previous page page_44 next page >


Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Deluxe Beauty School 1609 West 26th Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (501) 534-7609 Cosmetology Junior Teacher

Eaton Beauty Stylist College, Inc. 814 West Seventh St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 375-0211 Cosmetology Instructor

Fayetteville Beauty College 1200 North College Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (501) 442-5181 Cosmetology Manicuring Cosmetology Instructor

Hot Springs Beauty College 634 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 624-9862 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Lee's School of Cosmetology 2700 West Pershing Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 758-2800 Cosmetology Manicuring Junior Teacher

Leon's Hair Training Academy 109 West Emma Springdale, AR 72764 (501) 756-6060 Cosmetology Junior Teacher

Marcel Royale Beauty Academy 2004 South Eighth St. Rogers, AR 72756 (501) 636-7800 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Marsha Kay Beauty College 408 Hwy. 201 North Mt. Home, AR 72653 (501) 425-7575 Cosmetology

Mellie's Beauty College 311 South 16th St. Fort Smith, AR 72901 (501) 782-5059 Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetician Teacher

NW Arkansas College of Cosmetology 821 South Mt. Olive Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (501) 524-9559 Cosmetology

Professional Beauty College 181 Hwy. 81 South Monticello, AR 71655 (501) 367-7759 Cosmetology Junior Teacher

Professional Cosmetology Education Center 115 Southeast Washington Camden, AR 71701 (501) 836-5481 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Searcy Beauty College 1004 South Main Searcy, AR 72143 < previous page page_45 next page >


(501) 268-6300 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Southern Institute of Cosmetology 103 South Avalon West Memphis, AR 72301 (501) 735-2800 Cosmetology Manicuring

California

Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock 2253 Geer Rd. Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 632-2233 Cosmetology Esthetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Alameda Beauty College, Inc. 2318 Central Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 523-1050 Cosmetology Cosmetician Esthetician Teacher Training Cosmetology/Barbering Crossover Manicuring/Nail Care

Alhambra Beauty College 200 West Main St. Alhambra, CA 91802 (818) 282-6433 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Ambassador Beauty College 2107 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504 (818) 841-8841 Cosmetology Brush Up Teacher Training

American Beauty College 16811 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706 (310) 866-0728 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetology/Barbering Crossover Manicuring/Nail Care

Asian American International Beauty College 7871 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 891-0508 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Avance Beauty College 750 Beyer Way, Suite B-D San Diego, CA 92154 (619) 575-1511 Cosmetology

Bay Vista College of Beauty 1520 Plaza Blvd. National City, CA 92050 (619) 474-6607 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Bjorn's Hairstyling Academy 96 Springstowne Center Rd. Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 552-0333 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

California Beauty College 1115 Fifteenth St. Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 524-5184 < previous page page_46 next page >


Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

California Cosmetology College, San Jose, Inc. 955 Monroe St. Santa Clara. CA 95050 (408) 247-2200 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

California Hair Design Academy 5315 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 286-2872 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Career Academy of Beauty 12375 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740 (310) 431-1366 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Career Academy of Beauty 663 North Euclid Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 776-8400 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Colleen O'Hara's Beauty Academy 102 North Glassell St. Orange, CA 92666 (714) 633-5950 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Contempo School of Beauty 316 E. Manchester Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 677-1105 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care Brush Up

Cynthia's Beauty Academy 4130 East Gage Ave. Bell, CA 90201 (213) 560-2207 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Don's Beauty College 42 North B St. San Mateo, CA 94401 (415) 342-5703 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Elegante Beauty College 24741 Alessandro Blvd. Moreno, CA 92553 (714) 674-1451 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Elegante Beauty College 24731 Alicia Pkwy. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (714) 586-4900 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Elegante Beauty College 17337 East Valley Blvd. La Puente, CA 91744 < previous page page_47 next page >


(213) 965-2532 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Elegante Beauty College 505 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 (213) 435-7946 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 324 East Main St. Visalia, CA 93291 (209) 733-3617 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Evergreen Beauty College, Inc. 2938 Aborn Square Rd. San Jose, CA 95121 (408) 223-6638 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Federico Fair Oaks College of Hairstyling 2100 Arden Way, Suite 265 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 929-4242 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring

Frederick & Charles Beauty College 831 F St. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 443-2733 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Fremont Beauty College 4149 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 (415) 797-7318 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

The Hair Interns School of Cosmetology 1522 Fulton Fresno, CA 93721 (209) 441-1795 Cosmetology Provisional Instructor Teacher Training

Hair Masters University of Beauty 208-210 West Highland Ave. San Bernadino, CA 92405 (909) 882-2987 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Hilltop Beauty School 6317 Mission St. Dale City, CA 94014 (415) 756-2720 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

International Academy of Cosmetology 4085 Tweedy Blvd. South Gate, CA 90280 (213) 249-0270 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

International School of Cosmetology, Inc. 12004 Hawthorne Plaza Hawthorne, CA 90250 (310) 973-7774 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care < previous page page_48 next page >


Je Boutique College of Beauty 1073 East Main St. El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 442-3407 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

John Wesley International Barber & Beauty 717 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 (310) 435-7060 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Cosmetology/ Barbering Crossover

Lake Forest Beauty College 23600 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 3-C El Toro, CA 92630 (714) 951-8883 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Lancaster Beauty School 44646 Tenth St. West Lancaster, CA 93534 (805) 948-1672 Cosmetology Teacher Trainee Manicuring/Nail Care

Lola Beauty College 11883 Valley View St. Garden Grove, CA 92645 (714) 894-3366 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

Lyle's Bakersfield College of Beauty 2935 F. St. Bakersfield, CA 93304 (805) 327-9784 Cosmetology Teacher Training Barber Conversion Course Manicuring/Nail Care

Lyle's College of Beauty 6735 North First, Suite 112 Fresno, CA 93710 (209) 432-7591 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Lyle's Fresno College of Beauty 3125 West Shaw Fresno, CA 93711 (209) 221-1766 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetology/Barbering Crossover Manicuring/Nail Care

Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College, Inc. 186Wikiup Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 545-8449 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

Madera Beauty College 200 West Olive Ave., Suite A Madera, CA 93637 (209) 673-9201 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Manchester Beauty College 3756 North Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93710 (209) 224-4242 Cosmetology Esthetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care < previous page page_49 next page >


Marin Beauty College 827 Fourth St. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-5432 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 6538 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601 (310) 698-0068 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 960 North Mountain Ave. Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 984-5884 Cosmetology Manicuring

Marinello School of Beauty 716 South Broadway, 2nd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-5561 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 118 Fashion Plaza West Covina, CA 91790 (818) 962-1021 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 240 South Market St. Inglewood, CA 90301 (213) 674-8100 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 18442 Sherman Way Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 881-2521 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 6219 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 980-1300 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 6288 West Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 938-2005 Cosmetology Manicuring

Marinello School of Beauty 13350 East Telegraph Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (310) 945-2211 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 721 West 2nd St., Suite E San Bernardino, CA 92410 (714) 884-8747 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 8374 D On the Mall Buena Park, CA 90620 (909) 884-8747 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Marinello School of Beauty 1226 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 298-7187 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Milpitas Beauty College 1350 South Park Victoria Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-7703 Cosmetology Cosmetician < previous page page_50 next page >


Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Miss Marty's School of Beauty & Hairstyling 1 Second St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 227-4240 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Modern Beauty Academy 699 South C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 483-4994 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Modern Beauty Academy 5730 East Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (213) 723-0166 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Montebello Beauty College 2201 West Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 (213) 727-7851 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Monterey Academy of Hair Design 345 East Santa Clara Ave. San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 287-9868 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Moro Beauty College 124 North Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 246-7376 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Nationwide Beauty College 252 Pomona Mall East Pomona, CA 91766 (909) 622-8542 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Newberry School of Beauty 16860 Devonshire Blvd. Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 366-3211 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Newberry School of Beauty 6633 Fallbrook Ave., Suite 702 West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 884-9660 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

North Adrian's Beauty College 124 Floyd Ave. Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 526-2040 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Oceanside College of Beauty 1575 South Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 (619) 757-6161 < previous page page_51 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Page Antelope Valley Beauty School 547 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534 (805) 948-3503 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Palomar Institute of Cosmetology 355 Via Vera Cruz San Marcos, CA 92069 (619) 744-7900 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Paramount School of Beauty 8527 Alondra, Suite 129 Paramount, CA 90723 (310) 531-1800 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring/Nail Care

Paris Beauty College 1950 East Market St. Concord, CA 94520 (415) 685-7600 Cosmetology Esthetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Poway Academy of Hair Design 13266 PowayRd. Poway, CA 92064 (619) 748-1490 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

Professional Institute of Beauty 10801 East Valley Mall El Monte, CA 91731 (818) 443-9401 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Richard's Beauty College 200 North Euclid Ave. Ontario, CA 91712 (909) 988-7584 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Richard's Beauty College 16803 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335 (909) 822-1149 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Rosemead Beauty School, Inc. 8531 East Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 (818) 286-2147 Cosmetology Manicuring

Royale College of Beauty 27485 Commerce Center Dr. Temecula, CA 92590 (909) 676-0833 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

San Fernando Beauty Academy 13714 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 367-6447 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

San Gorgonio Beauty College 1335 West Ramsey St. < previous page page_52 next page >


Banning, CA 92220 (909) 849-4614 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

San Luis Obispo Beauty College 285 South St., Suite N San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-3305 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Santa Barbara Beauty College 4223 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 683-4191 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Santa Maria Beauty College 135 West Carmen Lane Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 928-1848 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Sierra College of Beauty 1340 West 18th St. Merced, CA 95340 (209) 723-2980 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Thanh Le College, School of Cosmetology 12875 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92640 (714) 971-5844 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Tulare Beauty College 1400 West Inyo Tulare, CA 93274 (209) 688-2901

Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

United Artist Beauty College 81-695 Hwy. 111, Suite 1 Indio, CA 92201 (619) 347-0831 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Universal College of Beauty, Inc. 8619 South Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044 (213) 750-5750 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Universal College of Beauty, Inc. 3419 West 43rd PI. Los Angeles, CA 90008 (213) 298-0045 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring

Ventura Beauty College 97 South Oak Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-8638 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Care

Victor Valley Beauty College 16515 Mojave Dr. Victorville, CA 92392 (619) 245-2522 Cosmetology Cosmetician Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Care

Western Beauty College 439 South Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 389-2869 < previous page page_53 next page >


Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring/Nail Care

Colorado

Academy of Beauty Culture 2992 North Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81504 (303) 245-5570 Cosmetology Student Instructor Cosmetician Manicuring

Americana Beauty College II 3650 Austin Bluff Pkwy., Suite 174 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 598-4188 Cosmetology Manicuring

Astral Academy of Hair 1325 North Academy Blvd., Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 596-6977 Barber Science Cosmetology/Barber Crossover

Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture 4025 South Mason St., Unit 5 Fort Collins, CO 80525 (303) 226-1416 Cosmetology Cosmetician Manicuring

Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture 2547-B 11th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 (303) 352-4550 Cosmetology Manicuring

Columbine Beauty School 1225 Wadsworth Blvd.

Lakewood,CO 80215 (303) 238-7501 Cosmetology Cosmetician/Manicuring Cosmetician Manicuring

Columbine Beauty School II 5801 West 44th Ave. at Lakeside Mall Denver, CO 80212 (303) 455-0100 Cosmetology Cosmetician/Manicuring Student Instructor Manicuring

Columbine Beauty School III 3811 East 120th Thornton, CO 80229 (303) 451-5808 Cosmetology Manicuring

Glenwood Beauty Academy, Inc. 51241 Hwy 6 & 24 West Glenwood Plaza, Suite 1 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (303) 945-0485 Cosmetology Barbering Cosmetician/Manicuring Student Instructor Cosmetician Manicuring

Hair Dynamics Education Center 6464 South College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-9943 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring

International Beauty Academy 1360 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 597-1413 Cosmetology < previous page page_54 next page >


Cosmetician/Manicuring Manicuring

Michael Taylor Institute of Hair Design 6520 North Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 203B Arvada, CO 80003 (303) 467-2828 Cosmetology Manicuring

Roffler Academy of Hair Design 202 South Pierce St. Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 238-6410 Cosmetology Manicuring

Ultima College of Cosmetology 3049-A West 74th Ave. Westminister, CO 80030 (303) 428-5100 Cosmetology Cosmetician/Manicuring Cosmetician Manicuring

Xenon International School of Hair Design III 2231 South Peoria Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 752-1560 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring

Connecticut

The American Academy of Cosmetology 28 Keeler St. Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 744-0900 Cosmetology

Beauty Tech Academy of Hairdressing 848 High Ridge Rd. Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 329-1982 Cosmetology

Brio Academy of Cosmetology 1231 East Main St. Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-6683 Cosmetology

Connecticut Institute of Hair Design 1000 Main St. East Hartford, CT 06108 (860) 528-5032 Cosmetology

Gal Mar Academy of Hairdressing 352 State St. North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 281-4477 Cosmetology Skin Care

Leon Institute of Hair Design 111 Wall St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 335-1465 Cosmetology

Leon Institute of Hair Design 87-91 Atlantic St. Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 325-3900 Cosmetology Skin Care

National Academy of Hairdressing Stationhouse Square 2505 Main St. Stratford, CT 06497 (203) 375-7737 Cosmetology Skin Care

National Academy of Hairdressing 3 Isaac St. Norwalk, CT 06850 (203) 838-0753 Cosmetology

National Academy of Hairdressing 117 Main St. Ansonia, CT 06401 < previous page page_55 next page >


(203) 734-7878 Cosmetology

New London Academy of Hairdressing & Cosmetology 253 Captain's Walk New London, CT 06320 (860) 447-1433 Cosmetology

Sampieri School of Hair Design, Inc. 128 Scott Rd. Waterbury, CT 06705 (203) 574-3610 Cosmetology

Delaware

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design 70 Amstel Ave. Newark, DE 19711 (302) 737-5100 Cosmetology Brush Up Teacher Training I Teacher Training II Manicuring

District of Columbia

Dudley Beauty College 2031 Rhode Island Ave. NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-3666 Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

Florida

AJ.'s Cosmetology School 3090 D-1 Aloma Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 678-4411 Cosmetology Full Specialist II Instructor Training Manicuring/Facial Technician Facial Technician Manicuring/Nail Extensions

ASM Beauty World Academy 2510 North 60th Ave. Hollywood, FL 33024 (305) 966-5998 Cosmetology Full Specialist Teacher Training Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Academy of Hair & Nail Design, Inc. 110 Eglin Parkway, NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (904) 244-2002 Instructor Training Cosmetology Facial Manicuring/Nail Extensions Cosmetology Refresher

Advanced/Basic Hair Design Training Center 85 Richland Ave. Merritt Island, FL 32953 (407) 452-8490 Cosmetology/Salon Management Cosmetology Full Specialiist Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Avanti Hair Tech 937 West State Rd. #436 Suite 1119 Altamonte Springs, FL 39648 (305) 862-4700 Cosmetology Teacher Training Facial/Nail Technology Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions < previous page page_56 next page >


Boca Raton Institute 5499 North Federal Hwy., Suite A Boca Raton, FL 33487 (407) 241-8105 Cosmetology Skin Care/Massage Therapy Instructor Training Full Specialist Massage Therapy Skin Care Skin Care & Make-Up Manicuring Salon Management Make-Up Artistry

Bradenton Beauty & Barber Academy, Inc. 3928 C Manatee Ave. West Bradenton, FL 34205 (813) 748-3168 Cosmetology/Barbering Barber Styling Cosmetology Teacher Training Full Specialist Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Cape Coral Beauty School 1214 Southeast 47th St. Cape Coral, FL 33904 (813) 549-1819 Cosmetology Esthetics Manicuring/Nail Technician

Darlyne McGee's Academy of Cosmetology, Inc. 4711 Babcock St. NE, Suite 26 Palm Bay, FL 32905 (407) 951-0595 Cosmetology Teacher Training Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Fashion Focus Hair Academy 2208 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 921-4877 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Fort Pierce Beauty Academy 3028 South U.S.1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (407) 464-4885 Cosmetology

Gainesville School of Hairstyling, Inc. 1829 South East Hawthorne Rd. Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 372-0007 Cosmetology Full Specialty Nail Technician

International Academy of Hair Design 2827 South Ridgewood Ave. South Daytona, FL 32119 (904) 767-4600 Cosmetology Manicuring

International Academy of Hairstyling 1599 Tenth Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960 (407) 569-1879 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

International School of Beauty 7127 U.S. Hwy. 19 New Port Richey, FL 34652 (813) 848-8415 Cosmetology Esthetician Nail Technology

International Unisex Academy 529-37 East 9th St. Hialeah, FL 33010 < previous page page_57 next page >


(305) 884-2499 Cosmetology Teacher Training Massage Therapy English as a Second Language GED Program Facial Specialist Manicuring Refresher

LaBaron Hairdressing Academy 5215 Ramsey Way Fort Meyers, FL 33907 (813) 936-5822 Cosmetology Manicuring/Facial Technician Skin Care Manicuring

La Belle Beauty Academy 2960 Southwest 8th St. Miami, FL 33135 (305) 649-4899 Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Full Specialist Teacher Training Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

La Belle Beauty School 750-D West 49th St. Hialeah, FL 33012 (305) 558-0562 Cosmetology Full Specialist II Teacher Training Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Loraine's Academy, Inc. 1012 58th St. North Tyrone Garden Center St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (813) 347-2134 Cosmetology Full Specialist II

Therapeutic Massage Teacher Training Full Specialist I Nail Tech I & II Esthetician Nail Tech I Nail Tech II

Manhattan Beauty School 4315 South Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 (813) 837-2525 Cosmetology Skin Care Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Manhattan Beauty School, Inc. 14978 North Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 264-3535 Cosmetology Full Specialty Instructor Training Facial Specialty Nail Tech

Margate School of Beauty 2515 North State Rd. #7 Margate, FL 33063 (954) 972-9630 Cosmetology Instructor Training Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions Shampooing

Mr. Del's University of Cosmetology 1712-16 West Chase St. Lakeland, FL 33801 (941) 688-5287 Cosmetology Full Specialist Teacher Training Facial Specialist Manicuring < previous page page_58 next page >


Normandy Beauty School of Jacksonville 5373 Lenox Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 786-6250 Cosmetology Facial/Nail Technology Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Nouvelle Institute 3271 Northwest 7th St., Suite 106 Miami, FL 33125 (305) 643-3360 Cosmetology Skin Care/Make-Up Technician Full Specialist II Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions Make-Up

Orlando Academy of Beauty Culture 902 Lee Rd., Suite 38 Orlando, FL 3281O (407) 841-4285 Associate Degree Hair Designer Barber Styling Cosmetology Specialty Teacher Training Facial Technician Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Port St. Luice Beauty Academy 7644 South U.S. 1 Port St. Luice, FL 34983 (407) 464-4885 Cosmetology

Rehberg's Advanced Hairstyling Academy 2607 South First St. South Town Square Lake City, FL 32055 (904) 752-7752 Cosmetology Full Specialty Teacher Training

Rickey's Beauty Careers in Cosmetology, Inc. 2141-125 Loch Rane Blvd. Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 272-7275 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Riverside Hairstyling Academy 2659 Park St. Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 388-8537 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Riverside Hairstyling Academy 3530 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 398-0502 Cosmetology Teacher Training

RomaR Hairstyling Academy 2214 Sarno Rd. Melbourne, FL 32935 (407) 259-0001 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Extensions

Gergia

Arnold/Padrick's University of Cosmetology 4971 Courtney Dr. Forest Park, GA 30050 (404) 361-5641 Cosmetology Teacher (Master Cosmetologist) Manicuring

Beauty College of America 1171 Main St. Forest Park, GA 30050 (404) 361-4098 Cosmetology Teacher (Master Cosmetologist) Manicuring < previous page page_59 next page >


Capelli Learning Center for Cosmetology 2581 Piedmont Rd. NE (C-1000) Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 261-5271 Cosmetology Massage Therapy

International City Beauty College 1859 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins, GA 31093 (912) 923-0915 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Instructor

Page's University of Cosmetology 1715Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 733-2699 Cosmetology

Southeastern Beauty School 3448 North Lumpkin Rd. Columbus, GA 31903 (706) 687-1054 Cosmetology Teacher (Master Cosmetologist) Manicuring

Southeastern Beauty School 1826 Midtown Dr. Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 561-5616 Barbering Cosmetology Teacher (Master Cosmetologist) Barber Instructor Manicuring

Valdosta Academy of Beauty Culture, Inc. 206 East Hill Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601 (912) 241-9408 Cosmetology Teacher (Master Cosmetologist) Manicuring

Hawaii

Hollywood Beauty College 99-084 Kauhale St., Bldg. A Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 486-7255 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Idaho

Career Beauty College 57 College Ave. Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-0222 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Continental College of Beauty & Barber Styling 3021 North Cole Rd.Boise, ID 83704 (208) 375-3722 Cosmetology Barbering Teacher Training

DeeDee's Meridian School of Beauty 834 East 2nd St. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 888-5202 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course) Manicuring

The Headmasters School of Hair Design 317 Coeur D'Alene Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-0541 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

The Headmasters School of Hair Design II < previous page page_60 next page >


602 Main Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 743-1512 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Lady Helen's School of Beauty 216 13th Ave. South Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 467-5196 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Mr. Juan's College of Hair Design 577 Lynwood Mall Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 733-7777 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course)

Mr. Leon's School of Hair Design 618 South Main Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-2923 Cosmetology Cosmetology Teacher Training

New Images Academy of Beauty 2757 South Broadway Boise, ID 83706 (208) 336-0190 Cosmetology Manicuring

Razzle Dazzle College of Hair Design 214 Holly Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 465-7660 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Teacher Training (Short Course)

Sandpoint School of Hair Design 212 North First Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-6874 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

The School of Hairstyling 257 North Main St. Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 232-9170 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Illinois

Academy of Beauty Culture 5440 West Main St. Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 234-4398 Cosmetology Manicuring/Skin Care Teacher Training

Altamore School of Cosmetology 7904 North Second St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 (815) 633-1771 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course)

Alvareita's College of Cosmetology 5711 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-9723 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

Alvareita's College of Cosmetology 333 South Kansas St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-2593 Cosmetology Teacher Training < previous page page_61 next page >


Arlington Academy, Inc. 201 West Wing St. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (708) 259-5380 Cosmetology Nail Technician Refresher

Bell Mar Beauty College 5717West Cermak Rd. Cicero, IL 60650 (708) 863-6644 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course) Refresher

Cameo Beauty Academy 9714 South Cicero Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 636-4660 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

Cannella School of Hair Design 3646 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 281-0866 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 5912 West Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60650 (312) 287-3400 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 113-117 West Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120 (312)742-6611 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 113 East Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 726-8714 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 12840 South Western Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 (708) 388-4949 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 6614 South Halstead Chicago, IL 60621 (773) 846-6700 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 2874 West Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 523-4433 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 4269 South Archer Chicago, IL 60632 (312) 890-0412 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 4217 West North Ave. Chicago. IL 60639 (773) 278-4477 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 191 North York Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (708) 833-6118 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Cannella School of Hair Design 9012 South Commercial Ave. < previous page page_62 next page >


Chicago, IL 60617 (773) 221-4700 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Capri Garfield Ridge School of Beauty Culture 6301 South Washtenaw Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 778-8161 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Capri Oak Forest College of Beauty Culture 15825 Rob Roy Dr. Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 687-3020 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

Capri School of Beauty Culture 2653 West 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 778-1077 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

Coiffure School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 402 East Main St Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-6850 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician Teacher Training (Short Course) Brush Up

Concept College of Cosmetology 2500 Georgetown Rd. Danville, IL 61832 (217) 442-9329 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Concept College of Cosmetology 309 B South Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 356-0099 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Don Roberts Beauty School 4320 West Elm #9 McHenry, IL 60050 (815) 385-2290 Cosmetology Teacher Training

DuQuoin Beauty College 202 South Washington DuQuoin, IL 62832 (618) 542-5226 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Educators of Beauty 122 Wright St. La Salle, IL 61301 (815) 223-7326 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Educators of Beauty 128 South Fifth St. Rockford, IL 61104 (815) 969-7030 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Educators of Beauty 211 East Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0247 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Futurama Beauty Academy 1822 West 47th St. Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 523-1555 Cosmetology Teacher Training < previous page page_63 next page >


Hair Professionals Academy of Cosmetology 449 C Airport Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 622-7871 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Teacher Training (Short Course) Nail Technician Refresher

Hair Professionals Academy of Cosmetology 1145 East Butterfield Wheaton, IL 60187 (708) 653-6630 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Brush Up

Hair Professionals Career College, Inc. 1734 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 756-3596 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology, Inc. 5460 Rte. 34 Oswego, IL 60543 (708)554-2266 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Teacher Training (Short Course) Nail Technician Refresher

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology, Inc. 506 South McClun St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-1884 Cosmetology Instructor Training Instructor Training (Short Course)

Hanover Park College of Beauty Culture, Inc. 1166 West Lake St. Hanover Park, IL 60103 (708) 830-6560 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Teacher Training (Short Course Nail Technician

Illinois Institute of Cosmetology 10321 South Roberts Rd. Palos Hills, IL 60465 (708) 430-1755 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

John Amico's School of Hair Design 15301 South Cicero Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 687-7800 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Kankakee Academy of Hair Design 100 East 115th St. Chicago, IL 60629 (312)523-7211 Cosmetology Teacher Training

La' James College of Hairstyling 485 42nd Ave. East Moline, IL-61244 (309) 755-1313 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics

LaMont's International School of Cosmetology 146-148 North Main St. Canton, IL 61520 (309) 647-4224 Cosmetology Teacher Training < previous page page_64 next page >


Mac Daniel's Beauty School 5228 North clark St. Chicago. IL 60640 (312) 561-2376 Cosmetology Nail Technician

Mr. John's School of Cosmetology 1745 East Eldorado Decatur, IL 62521 (217) 423-8173 Cosmetology/Esthetics Cosmetology/Nails Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Esthetics Teacher Training Nail Technology Teacher Nail Technology Instructor VoTech I VoTech II Nail Technician

Mr. John's School of Cosmetology 2001 West Springfield Champaign, IL 61821 (217) 355-1466 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Ms. Robert's Academy of Beauty Culture 1719 East Park Blvd. Villa Park, IL 60181 (312) 941-3880 Cosmetology

Niles School of Beauty Culture 8057 North Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60648 (847) 965-8061 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Oehrlein School of Cosmetology, Inc 100 Meadow Ave. East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 699-3672

Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course) Refresher

Pivot Point Int. Cosmetology Research Center 1791 West Howard St. Chicago, IL 60626 (312) 465-0170 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Post Graduate Teacher Training (Short Course) Nail Technician Graduate Career Advancement

Pivot Point Int. Cosmetology Research Center 1530 North Wiley Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (708) 490-5900 Cosmetology

Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy 2719 West Jefferson St. Joliet IL 60435 (815) 741-8224 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course)

Rosel School of Cosmetology 2444 West Devon Chicago, IL 60659 (312) 508-5600 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course) Refresher

Trend Beauty College #8 Eastgate Plaza East Alton, IL 62024 (618) 254-8045 < previous page page_65 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Training

Trend Beauty College Carbon Rd. #21 Town & Country Shopping Center Marion, IL 62959 (618)997-3138 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Trend Setters College of Cosmetology 665 West Broadway Bradley, IL 60915 (815) 932-5049 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

Tri-County Beauty Academy 219 North State St. Litchfield, IL 62056 (217) 324-9062 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Undergraduate School of Cosmetology 300 West Carpenter Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 753-8552 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training (Short Course)

Indiana

Apex School of Beauty Culture 333 Jackson St. Anderson, IN 46016 (317) 642-7560 Cosmetology

Creative Hair Styling Academy 2549 Highway Ave. Highland, IN 46322 (219) 838-2004 Cosmetology Instructor Training Nail Technology

Crown College of Cosmetology 192 WestJoliet St. Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-9444 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

A Cut Above Beauty College 437 South Meridian Greenwood, IN 46143 (314) 882-4910 Cosmetology Instructor Skin Care Technician Manicuring

Don Roberts Beauty School 7975 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-2345 Cosmetology Instructor Esthetics Manicuring

Don Roberts Beauty School 1354 Lincoln Way Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219)462-5189 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Evansville Tri-State Beauty College 4920 Tippecanoe Ave. Evansville, IN 47715 (812) 479-6989 Cosmetology (Kentucky) Cosmetology Manicuring Shampooing

Four Winds Academy of Hair Design 121 West WayneSt. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (219) 426-4689 < previous page page_66 next page >


Cosmetology Manicuring

Hair Arts Academy 933 North Walnut Bloomington, IN 47404 (812)339-1117 Cosmetology Esthetics

Hair Fashions by Kaye Beauty College 7150 East Washington St. #35 Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 322-0254 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Hair Fashions by Kaye Beauty College 4026 North High School Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 293-3341 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Hair Fashions by Kaye Beauty College 1910 East Conner St. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 773-6189 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Hammond Academy of Beauty Culture 5141 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN 46320 (219) 933-6636 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Indiana State Beauty College 422 Coliseum Blvd. West Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (219) 484-7057 Cosmetology Electrology

Skin Care Technician Teacher Training Manicuring

J. Michael Harrold Beauty Academy, Inc. 2232 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232-8334 Cosmetology

Knox Beauty College 320 East Culver Rd. Knox, IN 46534 (219) 772-5500 Cosmetology

Lafayette Beauty Academy 833 Ferry St. Lafayette, IN 47901 (317) 742-0068 Cosmetology Teacher Training Electrology Manicuring

The Masters of Cosmetology College, Inc. 1732 Bluffton Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (219) 747-3363 Cosmetology Instructor Training Esthetics Manicuring

Merrillville Beauty College 48 West 67th Place Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-2232 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

New Concepts Beauty College 3830 Meadows Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 546-9696 Cosmetology < previous page page_67 next page >


Instructor Manicuring

North Central Beauty Academy 111 Skwiat Legion Ave. Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 872-0224 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

PJ.'s College of Cosmetology 1414 Blackiston Mill Rd. Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-0459 Cosmetology (Kentucky) Cosmetology Jr. Instructor Esthetics Manicuring (Kentucky) Manicuring Shampooing Refresher Course

PJ.'s College of Cosmetology 115 North 9th St. Richmond, IN 47374 (317) 846-6444 Cosmetology Junior Instructor Skin Care Technician Manicuring Shampooing Brush Up (varies)

Roger's Academy of Hair Design, Inc. 2903 Mt Vernon Ave. Evansville, IN 47712 (812)429-0110 Cosmetology

Rudae's School of Beauty Culture 509 Columbia St Lafayette, IN 47901 (317)423-1151 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Tri-State School of Hair Design, Inc. 205B Harcourt Rd. Angola, IN 46703 (219) 665-9557 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Vincennes Beauty College 12 South Second St. Vincennes, IN 47591 (812) 882-1086 Cosmetology Instructor

Washington Beauty College, Inc. 207 East Main St Washington, IN 47501 (812) 254-6155 Cosmetology Instructor

Wright Beauty College 208 West Jefferson Kokomo, IN 46901 (317)459-4197 Cosmetology Manicuring

Wright Beauty College 64 West Market St. Wabash, IN 46992 (219) 563-7008 Cosmetology Manicuring

Wright Beauty College of Logansport, Inc 215 East Market St. Logansport, IN 46947 (219) 722-4444 Cosmetology < previous page page_68 next page >


Iowa

Bernel's College of Cosmetology 114 Fifth St. Ames,IA 50010 (515) 233-1725 Cosmetology Teacher

Bill Hill's College of Cosmetology 910 Ave. G Fort Madison, IA 52627 (319) 372-6248 Cosmetology

Dayton's School of Hair Design 315 North Main St. Burlington, IA 52601 (319) 752-3193 Cosmetology

Dayton's School of Hair Design 23 South Second St. Keokuk, IA 52632 (319) 524-6445 Cosmetology

EQ School of Hair Design 536 West Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 328-2613 Cosmetology

The Faust Institute of Cosmetology 502 Erie St., P.O. Box 29 Storm Lake, IA 50588 (712) 732-6571 Cosmetology

The Faust Institute of Cosmetology 807 Lake St. Spirit Lake, IA 51630 (712) 336-3518 Cosmetology

Iowa School of Beauty 2524 Glenn Ave. Sioux City, IA 51106 (712) 274-9733 Cosmetology Nail Technician

Iowa School of Beauty 3305 70th St. Des Moines, IA 50322 (515) 278-9939 Cosmetology Teacher Nail Technician

Iowa School of Beauty 112 Nicholas Dr. Marshalltown, IA50158 (515) 752-4223 Cosmetology Teacher Nail Technician

Iowa School of Beauty 609 West Second St. Ottumwa, IA 52501 (515) 684-6504 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 227 East Market St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 337-2109 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 6336 Hickman Rd. Des Moines, IA 50322 (515) 278-2208 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 2604 1st Ave. South Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)576-3119 < previous page page_69 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Esthetics Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 24 Second Ave., NE Mason City, IA 50401 (515) 424-2161 Cosmetology Teacher Esthetics Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 211 West 53rd Davenport, IA 52806 (319) 386-7700 Basic Cosmetology Cadet Cosmetology Esthetician Nail Technician

La' James College of Hairstyling 6222 University Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 277-2150 Cosmetology Teacher Training Esthetics NailTechnician

Professional Cosmetology Institute 627 Main St. Ames,IA 50010 (515) 232-7252 Cosmetology Teacher Esthetics Nail Technology Electrology

Kansas

Academy of Hair Design 115 South Fifth St. Salina, KS 67401 (913) 825-8155 Cosmetology Manicuring

Advanced Hair Tech 4325 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 342-4848 Cosmetology Manicuring

American Academy of Hair Design 901 Southwest 37th St. Topeka, KS 66611 (913) 267-5800 Cosmetology Manicuring/Pedicuring

Classic College of Hair Design 1675 South Rock, Suite 101 Wichita, KS 67207 (316) 681-2288 Cosmetology Esthetics Manicuring

Crum's Beauty College 512 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 (913) 776-4794 Cosmetology Cosmetology Technician Skin Care Manicuring

Hays Academy of Hair Design 119 West 10th Hays. KS 67601 (913) 628-6624 Cosmetology Manicuring

LaBaron Hairdressing Academy 8119 Robinson Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 642-0077 Cosmetology Cosmetology Technician Manicuring < previous page page_70 next page >


Superior School of Hairstyling 1215 East Santa Fe Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 782-4004 Cosmetology Esthetics Onychology

Vernon's Kansas School of Cosmetology 501 East Pawnee #525 Wichita, KS 67211 (316) 265-2629Cosmetology Manicuring

Xenon International School of Hair Design 3804 West Douglas Wichita, KS 67203 (316) 943-5516 Cosmetology Manicuring

Kentucky

Appalachian Beauty School P.O. Box 2485.U.S. 119 Williamson, KY 41503 (606) 237-6650 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Specialty

Ashland School of Beauty Culture 1653 Greenup Ave. Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 329-8720 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

College of Cosmetology & Hair Design 136 Brighton Park Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-9006 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Collins School of Cosmetology 111 West Chester Ave. P.O. Box 1370 Middlesboro, KY 40965 (606) 248-3602 Cosmetology

Cumberland Beauty School 371 North Langdon St. Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 679-5088 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Donta School of Beauty Culture 8314 Preston Hwy. Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 968-3601 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Donta School of Beauty Culture 515 West Oak St. Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-1018 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

East Kentucky Beauty College 329 Main St. Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 432-3627 Cosmetology Instructor

Eastern School of Hair Design 451 Big Hill Ave., Richmond Place Richmond, KY 40475 (606) 623-5472 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Elizabethtown Beauty School 308 North Miles St. < previous page page_71 next page >


Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (502) 765-2118 Cosmetology

The Hair Design School 640 Knox Blvd. Radcliff, KY 40160 (502) 351-4473 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Refresher Course

The Hair Design School 7285 Turfway Rd. Florence, KY 41042 (606) 283-2690 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Refresher Course

The Hair Design School 3968 Park Dr. Louisville, KY 40216 (502)447-0111 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Refresher Course

The Hair Design School 1049 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40204 (502)459-8150 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Refresher Course

The Hair Design School 4160 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40218(502) 499-0070 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Refresher Course

Head's West Kentucky Beauty College Brairwood Shopping Center Madisonville, KY 42431 (502) 825-3019 Cosmetology Junior Instructor Manicuring

Heads Beauty College Providence Medical Center Providence, KY 42450 (502) 667-5596 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology 353 Hazard Rd. Whitesburg, KY 41858 (606) 633-8784 Cosmetology Instructor

Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology 110 Cumberland Ave. Harlan.KY 40831 (606) 573-4276 Cosmetology Instructor

Kaufman Beauty School 701 East High School Lexington, KY 40502 (606) 266-5531 Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technology

Lexington Beauty College 90 Southport Dr. Lexington, KY 40503 (606) 278-7483 Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technology

Motif Beauty Academy 23 West Lexington Ave. < previous page page_72 next page >


Winchester, KY 40391 (606) 745-5886 Cosmetology Instructor

Mr. Jim's Beauty College 1240 Carter Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301 (502) 684-3505 Cosmetology

Pat Wilson Beauty College, Inc. 326 North Main St. Henderson, KY 42420 (502) 826-5195 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Southeast School of Cosmetology 23 Manchester Square Center P.O. Box 493 Manchester, KY 40962 (606) 598-7901 Cosmetology Instructor

Trend Setter's Academy 7283 Dixie Hwy. Louisville. KY 40258 (502)937-6816 Cosmetology Apprentice Instructor Manicuring

Trend Setter's Academy of Beauty Culture 622B Westport Rd. Elizabethtown, KY 40601 (502) 765-5243 Cosmetology Manicuring

Louisiana

Alexandria Academy of Beauty 2305 Rapides Ave. Alexandria, LA 71301 (318) 442-7715 Barber Styling Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Manicuring Advanced Cosmetology Brush Up

Bastrop Beauty School #1 117 South Vine St. Bastrop, LA 71220 (318) 281-8652 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Blalock's Professional Beauty College 3553 Greenwood Rd. Shreveport,LA 71109(318) 635-8136 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Cloyd's Beauty School #1 603 Natchitoches St WestMonroe,LA 71291 (318) 322-5314 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Cosmetology Training Center 2516Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 (318) 237-6868 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

D-Jay's School of Beauty Arts &Sciences 5131 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (504) 926-2530 Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology < previous page page_73 next page >


Manicuring Refresher Course Instructor

Demmon School of Beauty 1222 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 (318) 439-9265 Cosmetology

Future Barber College 3941 Ryan St., Suite C Lake Charles. LA 70605 (318) 474-0623 Barbering

Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology 3954 Youree Dr. Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-5591 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

John Jay Beauty College 540 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70214 (504) 282-8128 Cosmetology Advanced Styling Manicuring Teacher Training

John Jay Kenner Academy 2844 Tennessee Ave. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 466-4561 Cosmetology Advanced Styling Manicuring Teacher Training

John Jay Slidell Beauty College 3144 Pontchartrain Dr. Slidell, LA 70124 (504) 282-9894 Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring Teacher Training

Lockworks Academic of Hairdressing 2922 Johnston St Lafayette, LA 70503 (318)233-0511 Cosmetology

Lockworks Academie of Hairdressing 4950 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (504) 924-6729 Cosmetology Instructor

Louisiana Academy of Beauty 550 East Laurel St. Eunice. LA 70535 (318) 457-7627 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Moler Beauty College 1975 North Causeway Blvd.Mandeville, LA 70448 (504) 626-4459 Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring

Moler Beauty College 59 West Bank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 362-1999 Barbering Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Esthetician Instructor Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring < previous page page_74 next page >


Moler Beauty College 1919 Veterans Blvd., Suite 100 Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 467-1888 Cosmetology Teacher Training Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring

Moler Beauty College 4301 Chef Menteur Hwy. New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 282-2539 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Moler Beauty College 2940 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 821-8842 Barbering Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Esthetician Instructor Advanced Cosmetology Manicuring Permanent Cosmetic Make-Up

Opelousas School of Cosmetology, Inc. 556 East Vine St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (318) 942-6147 Cosmetology Instructor

Pat Goins Benton Rd. Beauty School 1701 Old Minden Rd., Suite 36 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7674 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Pat Goins Minden Beauty School 906 Homer Rd. Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-0796 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pat Goins Monroe Beauty School 3140 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2500 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pat Goins Ruston Beauty School 213 West Alabama St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2717 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Pat Goins Shreveport Beauty School 6363 Hearne Ave., Suite 106 Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 631-1833 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pineville Beauty School 1008 Main St. Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 445-1040 Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Manicuring Permanent Make-Up

Roberts Beauty College 502 North Columbia St. Covington, LA 70433 (504) 892-3826 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training < previous page page_75 next page >


Ronnie & Dorman's School of Hair Design 2002 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 (318) 232-1806 Cosmetology

Slidell Academy of Creative Hair Design 3805 Pontchartrain Dr., Suite 16 Slidell LA 70458 (504) 643-2614 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Stage One-The Hair School, Inc. 209 West College St Lake Charles, LA 70605(318) 474-0533 Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technology

Stefan's Beauty College 7384 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (504) 766-8962 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Stevenson's Academy of Hair Design 2039 Lapeyrouse St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 945-2312 Barbering Cosmetology Esthetics Instructor Manicuring Advanced Cosmetology Refresher Course

Stevenson's Academy of Hair Design-West Bank 401 Opelousas St. New Orleans, LA 70114 (504) 368-6377 Barbering Cosmetology Skin Care Instructor Manicuring Advanced Cosmetology Refresher Course

Maine

Head Hunter II School of Hair Design 1041 Brighton Ave. Portland, ME 04103 (207) 772-2591 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Maine State Academy of Hair Design 5 Appleton St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-6213 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Maine State Academy of Hair Design 244 State St, Twin City Plaza Brewer, ME 04412 (207) 989-4151 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Maine State Academy of Hair Design 94 Maine St. Brunswick, ME 04011 (207) 729-4020 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Maine State Academy of Hair Design 24 Preble St. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-5695 Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Manicuring < previous page page_76 next page >


Maine State Academy of Hair Design 239 Main St. Saco, ME 04072 (207) 282-6925 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Mr. Bernard's School of Hair Fashion, Inc. 711 Lisbon St. Lewiston, ME 04243 (207) 783-7765 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Pierre's School of Beauty Culture 659 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-1913 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pierre's School of Beauty Culture Skyway Plaza Caribou, ME 04736 (207) 498-6067 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pierre's School of Beauty Culture 255 Main St. Sanford, ME 04073 (207)490-1274 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Pierre's School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 66 Pine St. Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 942-0039 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Maryland

Aaron's Academy of Beauty 340 Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 (301) 645-3681 Cosmetology Senior Teacher Manicuring

Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology 15958-C Shady Grove Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (301) 330-9252 Cosmetology Manicuring

Award Beauty School, Inc. 26 East Antietam St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301) 733-4520 Cosmetology Manicuring

Baltimore Studio of Hair Design, Inc. 18 North Howard St. Baltimore, MD 2120 (301) 539-1935 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Blades School of Hair Design 316 McArthur Blvd. Sans Souci Plaza California, MD 20619 (301)862-9797 Cosmetology Basic Manicuring

Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy 111 Milford St. Salisbury, MD 21801 (410) 742-7929 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring < previous page page_77 next page >


Gordon Phillips Beauty School 5633 Reisterstown Rd. Baltimore, MD 21215 (301) 358-4500 Basic Cosmetology Manicuring/Pedicuring

Hair Academy, Inc. 8435 Annapolis Rd. New Carrolton. MD 20784 (301) 779-5093 Cosmetology Junior Teacher

International Beauty School 227 Archer St. Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 838-0845 Cosmetology Manicuring

International Beauty School 119 North Centre St. Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 777-3020 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetology

International Beauty School 13 First Ave. Southwest Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (301) 768-5626 Cosmetology Manicuring

Maryland Beauty Academy 10355 Reisterstown Rd. OwingsMill,MD21117 (410) 363-4448 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex, Inc. 505 Eastern Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21221 (410) 686-4477 Cosmetology Junior Teacher Manicuring

Montgomery Beauty School 8736 Arliss St. Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 588-7666 Cosmetology

Montgomery Beauty School, II 805 Olney/Sandy Spring Rd. Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (301) 774-3292 Cosmetology Manicuring

Northwest Beauty School 6860 Reistertown Rd. Baltimore, MD 21215 (410) 764-8866 Cosmetology Manicuring

Robert's Institute of Hair Design 7670 Bel Air Rd. Baltimore, MD 21236 (410) 882-7624 Cosmetology Manicuring

Robert's Institute of Hair Design of Brooklyn 358-360 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 544-2237 Cosmetology Journeyman Barber Junior Teacher Manicuring

Robert's Institute of Hair Design of Langley Park 7505 New Hampshire Ave. #209 Langley Park, MD 20783 (301) 434-0566 Cosmetology Manicuring < previous page page_78 next page >


Robert's Institute of Hair Design of Timonium 1811-B York Rd. Grand York Shopping Center Timonium, MD 21093 (301) 252-4244 Cosmetology Manicuring

Massachusetts

Ailano School of Cosmetology 541 West St. Brockton, MA 02401 (508) 583-5433 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Blaine, The Beauty Career Schools 231 Central St. Lowell, MA 01852 (508) 459-9959 Cosmetology I Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring Nail Art Technology Level Advanced Nail Art Technology Level Manicuring

Blaine, The Beauty Career Schools 530 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 (617) 266-2661 Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring Nail Art Technology Level Advanced Nail Art Technology Level Manicuring

Blaine, The Beauty Career Schools 18 Center St. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-1680 Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring Nail Art Technology Level Advanced Nail Art Technology Level Manicuring

Blaine, The Beauty Career Schools 43 Dartmouth St. Malden, MA 02148 (617) 322-0926 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Blaine, The Beauty Career Schools 314 Moody St. Waltham, MA 02154 (617) 899-1500 Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring Nail Art Technology Level Advanced Nail Art Technology Level

Bojack Academy of Beauty 47 Spring St. West Roxbury, MA 02132 (617) 323-0844 Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring

Broms Academy 15 Papineau St. Holyoke,MA 01040 (413) 536-6429 Barber/Styling Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics 200 Boston Ave., Suite 3500 Medford. MA 02155 (617) 391-9380 Esthetician < previous page page_79 next page >


Fall River Beauty Academy 260 South Main St. Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 672-4751 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Henri's School of Hair Design 276 Water St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (508) 342-6061 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Jolie Hair & Beauty Academy Inc. 453 Center St. Ludlow, MA 01056 (413) 589-0747 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Kay Harvey Hairdressing Academy 11 Central St. West Springfield, MA 01089 (413)732-7117 Cosmetology Manicuring Crossover Licensure

LaBaron Hairdressing Academy 240 Liberty St. Brockton, MA 02401 (508) 583-1700 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

LaBaron Hairdressing Academy 281 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 996-661 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 384 Main St. Malden, MA 02148 (617) 324-3400 Hairdressing Cosmetologist Operator Nail Art Technology Level

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 50 Franklin St. Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 754-6836 Cosmetologist Operator Nail Art Technology Level

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute 136 Central St. Lowell, MA 01852 (508) 453-3235 Cosmetologist Operator Barber Crossover Manicuring Brush Up

Mansfield Beauty Academy 200 Corporate Place Peabody, MA 01960 (617) 593-1500 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Mansfield Beauty School 266 Bridge St. Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 788-7575 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Mansfield Beauty School 200 Parkingway Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 479-1090 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

New Bedford Beauty Academy 1872Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02746 (508) 995-8711 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring < previous page page_80 next page >


Quincy Beauty Academy 30 Franklin St. Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 471-1440 Cosmetologist Operator Esthetician Manicuring

Rob Roy Academy, Inc. 150 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01609 (508)799-2111 Cosmetology/Barbering Barber Styling Cosmetologist Operator Esthetics/Manicuring Barbering Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetician

Taunton Beauty Academy One School St. Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 822-1405 Cosmetologist Operator Manicuring

Michigan

Adrian Beauty Academy, Inc. 329½ East Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 (517) 264-2199 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Alpena's Hollywood School of Beauty 1036 North U.S. 23 Alpena, MI 49707 (517) 354-5758 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

American College of Beauty Culture 762 West Main Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (616) 381-0801 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Bayshire Beauty Academy 917 Saginaw St. Bay City, MI 48708 (517) 894-4923 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Bruno Academy of Beauty 22065 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 561-8855 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Chic University of Cosmetology 1735 Four Mile Rd.NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 363-9853 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Chic University of Cosmetology 6136 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI 49002 (616) 363-4000 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

David Pressley Professional School of Cosmetology 1127 South Washington St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 (313) 548-5090 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Douglas J Educational Center 333 Albert St., Suite 110 < previous page page_81 next page >


East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-9656 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Edward's School of Cosmetology G-4439 Clio Rd. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 785-3491 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Excel Academies of Cosmetology 2855 29th St.SE, Suite B Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 975-7778 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Fashion School of Beauty 49648 Van Dyke Utica, MI 48317 (313)739-1110 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Fenton School of Hair Design 1149 North Leroy Fenton, MI 48430 (810) 629-1844 Cosmetolog Instructor Manicuring

Fernandis Beauty College 21720 15 Mile Rd. Clinton, MI 48035 (810) 791-1390 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Highland Park Beauty Palace School of Cosmetology 275 Manchester Pkwy. Highland Park, MI 48203 (313) 865-4100 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Hillsdale Beauty College 64 Waldron St. Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-4670 Cosmetology Instructor Electrology Manicuring

Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology 5921 West Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (517) 422-4573 Cosmetology Nail Technician Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Howell College of Cosmetology 2373 West Grand River Howell, MI 48843 (517)546-4155 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Kalamazoo Beauty Academy 605 South Burdick Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (616) 349-5700 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

M J Murphy Beauty College of Midland 120 East Main St. Midland, MI 48640 (517) 631-1620 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring < previous page page_82 next page >


M J Murphy College of Jackson 135 South Mechanic St. Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-9461 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

M J Murphy College of Lansing 15557 South U.S. 27 Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 482-6273 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

M J Murphy College of Mt. Pleasant 201 West Broadway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (517) 772-2339 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

M J Murphy College of Saginaw 2650 McCarty Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (517) 792-4781 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Michigan College of Beauty 3498 Rochester Rd. Troy, Ml 48083 (810) 528-0303 Cosmetology Nail Technician Instructor Manicuring

Michigan College of Beauty 15232½ South Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Ml 48161 (313) 241-8877 Cosmetology Nail Technician Instructor Manicuring

Mr. Bela's School of Cosmetology 29475 John R St. Madison Heights, Ml 48071 (810) 543-1584 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Mr. David's School of Cosmetology Ltd. 3600-27 South Dort Hwy. Flint, Ml 48507 (810) 742-9010 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Petoskey Beauty Academy 1483 North U.S. 31 Petoskey, Ml 49770 (616) 347-3905 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Port Huron Cosmetology College 5620 Dixie Hwy. Waterford, Ml 48329 (810) 623-9494 Cosmetology Nail Technician Instructor Manicuring

Preston & Anna's Beauty School 12001 Grand River Detroit, Ml 48204 (313) 491-4472 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

State College of Beauty, Inc. 4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 < previous page page_83 next page >


(313) 434-0230 Cosmetology Nail Technician Teacher Training Manicuring

State College of Beauty, Inc. 16704 West Fort St. Southgate, Ml 48195 (313) 285-7130 Cosmetology Nail Technician Teacher Training Manicuring

State College of Beauty, Inc. 4196 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, Ml 48328 (313) 673-1133 Cosmetology Nail Technician Teacher Training Manicuring

Taylortown School of Beauty 23015 Ecorse Rd. Taylor, Ml 48180 (313) 291-2177 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Twin City Beauty College, Inc. 2600 Lincoln Ave. St. Joseph, Ml 49085 (616) 428-2900 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Virginia Farrell Beauty School 23620 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, Ml 48080 (313) 424-9123 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Virginia Farrell Beauty School 33425 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, Ml 48154 (313) 427-3970 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Virginia Farrell Beauty School 34580 Ford Rd. Westland, Ml 48185 (313) 729-9220 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Virginia Farrell Beauty School 22925 Woodward Ave. Femdale, MI 48220 (313) 424-9123 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Virginia Farrell Beauty School 24502 West Seven Mile Rd. Detroit, Ml 48219 (313) 538-4866 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Wayne Starr School of Cosmetology, Inc. 9220 Lapeer Rd. Davison, Ml 48423 (313) 653-9600 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Wright Beauty Academy 492 Capital Ave. Southwest Battle Creek, Ml 49015 (616) 963-7175 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring < previous page page_84 next page >


Minnesota

Aveda Institute 400 Central Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 378-7404 Cosmetology Esthiology Massage Manicuring

Bemidji Beauty Academy 312 American Ave. Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 759-2135 Cosmetology

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited-Hibbing 110 East Howard St. Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 263-8354 Cosmetology

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited-Duluth 121 West Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-7484 Cosmetology Manicuring

Minnesota Cosmetology Education Center, Inc. 704 Marie Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55075 (612) 451-6447 Cosmetology Manicuring

Model College of Hair Design 201 Eighth Ave. South St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 253-4222 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Oliver Thein Beauty School 150 Cobblestone Lane Burnsville, MN 55337 (612) 435-3882 Cosmetology Manicuring

Regency Beauty Academy 40 Hwy. 10 Blaine, MN 55434 (612) 784-9102 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Rita's Moorhead Beauty College 17 South Fourth St. Moorhead, MN 56560 (218) 236-7201 Cosmetology Manicuring

Scot Lewis Beauty School-Crystal 4124 Lancaster Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 (612) 551-0562 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Scot Lewis School of Cosmetology 9801 James Circle Bloomington, MN 55431 (612) 881-8662 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

St. Cloud Regency Beauty Academy 912 West St. Germain St. Cloud, MN 56301 (612) 251-0500 Cosmetology Esthiology Manicuring

Mississippi

The Academy of Hair Design #1 2003-B South Commerce St. < previous page page_85 next page >


Grenada, MS 38901 (601) 226-2464 Instructor (Long Course) Cosmetology Instructor

The Academy of Hair Design #3 Hwy. 12 East Kosciusko, MS 39090 (601) 289-9009 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher

The Academy of Hair Design #4 3167 Hwy. 80 East McLaurin Mart Pearl, MS 39280 (601) 939-4441 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Advance School of Cosmetology 55 Sgt. Prentiss Dr. #14 Natchez, MS 39120 (601) 442-6661 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Manicuring Teacher

American Beauty Academy 2440 22nd St. Gulfport, MS 39501 (601) 872-9718 Teacher Cosmetology Manicuring

Carthage Beauty College 215 Hwy. 35 North Carthage, MS 39051 (601) 267-8031 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Chris' Beauty College 1265 Pass Rd. Gulfport, MS 39501 (601) 864-2920 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Creations College of Cosmetology 2419 West Main St. Tupelo, MS 38803 (601) 844-9264 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Delta Beauty College 697 Mainstream Mall Greenville, MS 38701 (601) 332-0587 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher

The Final Touch Beauty School 832 Hwy. 19 North, Suite 510 Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 485-7733 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Foster's Beauty College Main St. Sherman, MS 38869 (601) 840-9919 Cosmetology Teacher

Foster's Cosmetology College 1813 Hwy. 15 North Ripley, MS 38663 (601) 837-9334 Teacher Training (Long Course) Barbering Cosmetology Barbering Teacher < previous page page_86 next page >


Gibson's Barber & Beauty College 120 East Main St. West Point, MS 39773 (601) 494-5444 Barbering Cosmetology Teacher Barbering Teacher Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Cosmetology/Barbering Crossover

ICS The Wright Beauty College Route 6, P.O. Box 46 Corinth, MS 38834 (601) 287-0944 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

John's Cosmetology School 102 Broad St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 583-1817 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mississippi College of Beauty Culture 732 Sawmill Rd. Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 428-7127 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher

The Shirley Little Academy of Cosmetology 4725 1-55 North Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 362-6940 Teacher Training (Long Course) Cosmetology Teacher Barbering/CosmetologyCrossover Esthetician Manicuring

Missouri

Abbott Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 191 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. West St. Peters, MO 63376 (314) 278-2547 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring Refresher Course

Academy of Beauty Culture 401 First St. Kennett, MO 63857 (314) 888-2670 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Central College of Cosmetology 1012 Missouri Ave. St. Robert, MO 65583 (573) 336-3888 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Chillicothe Beauty Academy 505 Elm St. Chillicothe, MO 64601 (816) 646-4198 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Class Act I School of Cosmetology 512 Main St. Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 781-7070 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Columbia Beauty Academy 1729 West Broadway Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 445-6611 Cosmetology Instructor Training < previous page page_87 next page >


Elaine Steven Beauty College, Inc. 2208 Chambers Rd. St. Louis, MO 63136 (314) 868-8196 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Grabber School of Hair Design 14560 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011 (314) 227-4440 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

House of Heavilin Beauty College 5720 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 523-2471 Cosmetology InstructorTraining

House of Heavilin Beauty College 1405 Smith Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-9000 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

House of Heavilin Beauty College 12020 Blue Ridge Blvd. Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 767-8000 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Independence College of Cosmetology 815 West 23rd St. Independence, MO 64055 (816) 252-HAIR Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Training Esthetician Course #3 Manicuring

Jerry's School of Hairstyling, Inc. 217 North Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 449-7527 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Laiben School of Cosmetology 1200 East Gannon Dr. Festus, MO 63028 (314) 937-1212 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Martinez School of Cosmetology 248½ East Broadway Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 630-3900 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Merrell University of Beauty Arts & Sciences 1101-R Southwest Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65109 (314) 635-4433 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Missouri Beauty Academy 201 South Washington St. Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2730 Cosmetology Instructor Training

National Academy of Beauty Arts 157 Concord Plaza St. Louis, MO 63128 (314) 842-3616 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring < previous page page_88 next page >


Neosho Beauty College 116 North Wood St. Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-7216 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Nevada School of Cosmetology 104 East Cherry Nevada, MO 64772 (417) 667-2160 Cosmetology Manicuring

New Dimensions School of Hair Design 705 Illinois St. #12 Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 782-2875 Cosmetology Manicuring

Paris II Educational Center 6840 North Oak Trafficway Gladstone, MO 64118 (816) 468-6666 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Patsy & Rob's Academy of Beauty 11977 St. Charles Rock Rd. #123 Bridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 298-8808 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring/Advanced Sculptured Nails Manicuring

Salem College of Hairstyling Crossroads Shopping Ctr. 1118 South Main St. Salem, MO 65560 (573) 729-5591 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Sikeston Beauty College 127 Kingsway Mall Sikeston, MO 63801 (573) 471-7950 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

St. Louis Hair Academy Inc. 3701 Kossuth St. Louis, MO 63107 (314) 533-3125 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Stage One, The Hair School 904 Broadway Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 335-5078 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Montana

Academy of Cosmetology 133 West Mendenhall Boseman, MT 59715 (406) 587-1264 Cosmetology

Butte Academy of Beauty Culture, Inc. 303 West Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8565 Cosmetology

College of Coiffure Arts 603 24th St. West Billings, MT 59102 (406) 656-9114 Cosmetology

Dahl's College of Beauty, Inc. 716 Central Ave. Great Falls, MT 59401 (406) 454-3453 < previous page page_89 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Maddio's Hairstyling & Cosmetology College 827 North Main Helena, MT 59601 (406) 442-1011 Cosmetology Manicuring

Modern Beauty School, Inc. 2700 Paxson Plaza, Suite G Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 721-1800 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mr. Rich's Beauty College 1805 South Ave. West Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 728-5371 Cosmetology

Nebraska

Bahner College of Hairstyling 10801 QSt. Omaha,NE 68137 (402) 592-5925 Barbering Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Cosmetology/Barbering Crossover Teacher Esthetician

Bahner College of Hairstyling 1660 North Grant St. Fremont, NE 68025 (402) 721-6500 Cosmetology/Barbering Combination Barbering Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Cosmetology/BarberingCrossover Teacher

Capitol School of Hairstyling-West 2819 South 125th Ave. Suite 268 Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-3329 Cosmetology Teacher Esthetician

EQ School of Hair Design 1849 North 73rd St. Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 390-0824 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

Joseph's College of Beauty 202 Madison Ave. Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-3358 Cosmetology

Joseph's College of Beauty 618 Count St. Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 223-3588 Cosmetology

Joseph's College of Beauty 828 West 2nd St. Hastings, NE 68901 (402) 463-1357 Cosmetology

Joseph's College of Beauty 2250 North Webb Rd. Grand Island, NE 68505 (308) 381-8848 Cosmetology

Joseph's College of Beauty 2241 O St. Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 487-5388 Cosmetology Teacher < previous page page_90 next page >


Joseph's of Kearney, School of Hair Design 2213 Central Ave. Kearney, NE 68847 (308) 234-6594 Cosmetology

North Platte Beauty Academy 107 West Sixth North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 532-4664 Cosmetology

Xenon International School of Hair Design II 333 South 78th St. Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 393-2933 Cosmetology Teacher Esthetician

Nevada

Academy of Hair Design 4445 West Charleston Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 878-1185 Cosmetology Hairdressing Teacher Training Esthetician Manicuring

Carson City Beauty Academy 2531 North Carson St. Carson City, NV 89706 (702) 885-9977 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring

Marinello School of Beauty 5000 East Bonanza, Suite V-2 Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 796-6200 Cosmetology Hairdressing Manicuring

Northern Nevada Beauty Academy, Inc. 1050 Matley Lane Reno, NV 89502 (702) 329-9494 Cosmetology Hair Designer Teacher Esthetician Manicuring

Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology 3430 East Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89121 (702) 458-6333 Cosmetology Hair Designer Teacher Esthetician Manicuring

New Hampshire

Concord Academy of Hair Design 20 South Main St. Concord, NH 03300 (603) 224-2211 Cosmetology

Continental Academie of Hair Design 311 Lincoln St. Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 622-5851 Cosmetology Manicuring

Continental Academic of Hair Design 102 Derry St. Hudson, NH 03051 (603) 889-1614 Cosmetology Manicuring

Empire Beauty School 588 State Rd., Rte. 3 Belmont, NH 03220 (603) 524-9582 Cosmetology Teacher Training < previous page page_91 next page >


Empire Beauty School #3 328 Central Ave. Dover, NH 03820 (603) 794-3775 Cosmetology

Keene Beauty Academy, Inc. 800 Park Ave. Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-3736 Cosmetology Manicuring

Michael's School of Hair Design 533 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 668-4300 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

New England School of Hair Design, Inc. 12 Interchange Dr. West Lebanon, NH 03784 (603) 289-5199 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Portsmouth Beauty School of Hair Design 138 Congress St. Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-7775 Cosmetology

New Jersey

The Artistic Academy of Hair Design 21-21 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201) 794-3502 Cosmetology Esthetics Instructor Manicuring

Capri Institute of Hair Design 268 Brick Blvd. Bricktown, NJ 08723 (201) 920-3600 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Capri Institute of Hair Design 1595 Main Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011 (201) 772-4610 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Capri Institute of Hair Design 660 North Michigan Ave. Kenilworth, NJ 07033 (201) 964-1330 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Capri Institute of Hair Design 615 Winters Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 599-0880 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Concorde School of Hair Design 9-11 Ward St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (201) 680-0099 Cosmetology Manicuring

Concorde School of Hair Design, Inc. Route 35 & Sunset Ave. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 (908) 918-0505 Cosmetology Manicuring < previous page page_92 next page >


European Academy of Cosmetology, Inc. 1126 Morris Ave. Union City, NJ 07083 (201) 686-4422 Cosmetology Crossover Instructor Brush Up Manicuring

Franklin School of Cosmetology 1210-1212 East Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908) 965-0888 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 1305 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 (609) 435-8100 Cosmetology Teacher Manicurist

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 729 Haddon Ave. Collingswood, NJ 08108 (609) 858-1900 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 1719 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 392-4545 Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Jon Louis School of Beauty 225 Rt. 46 & Union Blvd. Totowa, NJ 07512 (201) 256-7405 Hairdressing & Cosmetology

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences Roxbury Shopping Center 45 Sunset Strip #10 Succasunna, NJ 07876 (201) 584-9030 Cosmetology Brush Up Manicuring

Natural Motion Institute of Hair Design 2800 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 659-0303 Cosmetology Instructor Brush Up Manicuring

New Horizons Institute of Cosmetology, Inc. 5518 Bergenline Ave. West New York, NJ 07093 (201) 864-5050 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Barber

P.B. Method of Hair Design, School of Beauty 110 Monmouth St. Gloucester, NJ 08030 (609) 456-4927 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Brush Up

Parisian Beauty Academy 362 State St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 487-2203 < previous page page_93 next page >


Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Manicuring

Paterno's Dermalogics Institute 21-23 East Blackwell St. Dover, NJ 07801 (201) 361-1043 Cosmetology Esthetician Instructor Training Manicuring

Reignbow Beauty Academy, Inc. 312 State St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (908) 442-6007 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Reignbow Hair Fashion Institute 121 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 754-4247 Cosmetology Teacher Training Brush Up Manicuring

Rizzieri Institute 6001 West Lincoln Dr. Mount Laurel, NJ 08053 (609) 985-5500 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Roman Academy of Beauty Culture 431 Lafayette Ave. Hawthorne, NJ 07506 (201) 423-2223 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Shore Beauty School 103 West Washington Ave. Pleasantville, NJ 08232 (609) 645-3635 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

New Mexico

Aladdin Beauty College #22 108 South Union St. Roswell, NM 88201 (505) 623-6331 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Classic Academy of Beauty P.O. Box 604 Hurley, NM 88043 (505) 537-2631 Cosmetology Instructor

DeWolff College of Hairstyling & Cosmetology 6405 Lomas Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 268-5617 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring/Esthetician Esthetician Manicuring

Eddy County Beauty College 1115 West Mermod Carlsbad, NM 88220 (505) 887-2666 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring/Pedicuring

Hollywood School of Beauty & Advanced Hair Design 7915 Menaul Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110 < previous page page_94 next page >


(505) 299-7617 Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Manicuring

Montes Academy of Cosmetology 1515 Florida Alamogordo, NM 88310 (505) 437-9862 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Mr. John's Academy of Beauty Culture 626 East Main St. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-4701 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Olympian University of Cosmetology 1810 East Tenth St. Alamogordo, NM 88310 (505) 437-2221 Cosmetology Instructor Esthetician Manicuring/Facial Specialist Manicuring

Olympian University of Cosmetology 108 Wyatt Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88005 (505) 523-7181 Cosmetology Barbering Instructor Manicuring/Esthetician Manicuring

New York

Adirondack Beauty School 108 Dix Ave. Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 745-1646 Hairdressing

Austin School of Beauty Culture 527 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12206 (518) 438-7879 Hairdressing

Beauty School of Middletown 225 Dolson Ave. Middletown, NY 10940 (914) 343-2171 Hairdressing Esthetics Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Brittany Beauty Center 3272 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 (516) 731-8300 Hairdressing

Bronx Beauty School 2048 McGraw Ave. Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 931-7400 Hairdressing/Cosmetology Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Capri School of Hair Design 28 South Main St. Spring Valley, NY 10977 (914) 352-3636 Hairdressing Esthetics Manicuring/Hand Care

Central Academy of Beauty Culture Route 94, P.O. Box 608-A Vails Gate, NY 12584 (914) 561-1617 Hairdressing

Contemporary School of Beauty Culture 417 South Clinton St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (315)474-4808 Hairdressing Manicuring/Sculptured Nails < previous page page_95 next page >


Continental School of Beauty Culture-Batavia 215 Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 (716) 344-0886 Hairdressing Nail Speciality

Continental School of Beauty Culture-Jefferson 633 Jefferson Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 (716) 272-8060 Hairdressing Esthetics Nail Speciality

Continental School of Beauty Culture-Kenmore 326 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14223 (716) 833-5016 Hairdressing Nail Speciality

Continental School of Beauty Culture-Olean 515 North Union St. Olean, NY 14760 (716) 372-5095 Cosmetology Nail Speciality

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca 1050 Union Rd., Southgate Plaza West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 675-8205 Hairdressing Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Hair Design Institute at Fifth Ave. 6711 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220 (718) 745-1000 Hairdressing

Hair Design Institute at Livingston St. 169 Livingston St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 875-9060 Hairdressing

Hair Design Institute in Flushing 54-40 Myrtle Ave. Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 628-4222 Hairdressing

HeadPeople School of Hair Design 27 South Middletown Rd. Nanuet, NY 10954 (914) 623-1800 Hairdressing Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Jon Louis School of Beauty 21 North Ocean Ave. Patchogue, NY 11772 (516) 289-1950 Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing

Jon Louis School of Beauty 210 East 188th St. Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 733-2828 Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing/Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover

Jon Louis School of Beauty 171-173 Main St. White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 948-3700 Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing/Cosmetology

John Louis School of Beauty 1145 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703 (516) 242-3322 Advanced Hairdressing Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing II Hairdressing/Cosmetology < previous page page_96 next page >


Hairdressing Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover

Jon Louis School of Beauty 2981 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 (516) 579-4545 Hairdressing Cosmetology Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing/Cosmetology

Jon Louis School of Beauty 91-14 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 658-6250 Advanced Hairdressing Appearance Enhancement Hairdressing II Hairdressing/Cosmetology Hairdressing Barbering/CosmetologyCrossover

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 173 A Fulton Ave. Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 483-6259 Hairdressing Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 2384 86th St. Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 373-2400 Hairdressing/Cosmetology Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 1645 East 16th St. Brooklyn, NY 11229 (718) 645-2400 Hairdressing

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 38-15Broadway Astoria, NY 11103 (718) 726-8383 Hairdressing

Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences 22 West 34th St. New York, NY 10001 (212) 695-4555 Hairdressing Manicuring/SculpturedNails

Magic Touch Beauty Institute 1207 Quentin Rd. Brooklyn, NY 11229 (718) 376-0985 Cosmetology Wiggery

MarJon School of Beauty Culture 3153 Eggert Rd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 836-6240 Hairdressing Manicuring Sculptured Nails

Midway Paris Beauty School-Queens 108-22 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 793-0220 Hairdressing Refresher Course (varied hours)

New York Beauty School 542-550 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 852-4694 Cosmetology

New York International Beauty School, Ltd. 136-12 Roosevelt Ave. Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 353-0064 Hairdressing

Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing 19 Bank St. Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 739-8400 < previous page page_97 next page >


Hairdressing Holistic Skin Care

The Orlo School of Hair Design & Cosmetology 232 North Allen St. Albany, NY 12206 (518) 459-7832 Hairdressing

Phillips Hairstyling Institute 528 West Onondaga Syracuse, NY 13204 (315) 422-9656 Hairdressing Nail Specialty

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design 525 Titus Ave. Rochester, NY 14617 (716) 342-0070 Hairdressing

Triple Cities School of Beauty Culture 5 Court St. Binghampton, NY 13901 (607) 722-1279 Hairdressing

Troy School of Beauty Culture 86 Congress St. Troy, NY 12180 (518) 273-7741 Hairdressing/Cosmetology Hairdressing

Westchester School of Beauty Culture 6 Gramatan Ave. Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 699-2344 Hairdressing Esthetics Manicuring/Sculptured Nails Esthetics Refresher Course (varied hours)

Wilfred Academy of Hair & Beauty Culture #21 544 Route 111 Hauppauge, NY 11788 (516) 724-0440 Hairdressing

Yonkers Beauty Culture School 28 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 968-7500 Hairdressing/Cosmetology Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

North Carolina

Aurora Beauty College 1047 Burke St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (919) 748-9588 Cosmetology Manicuring

Cheveux School Hair Design & Hairport, Inc. 3307-A Gum Branch Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 455-5767 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Dudley Cosmetology University 900 East Mountain St. Kernersville, NC 27284 (910) 996-2030 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring Instructor Training Manicuring

Hair Stylist Academy of Cosmetology 807 Corporation Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (910) 773-1472 Cosmetology < previous page page_98 next page >


Junior Teacher Manicuring

Hair Stylists Academy of Cosmetology, Inc. 113 Water St. Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-8805 Cosmetology Teaching Skills Manicuring

Hank Hanna College of Beauty Culture 200 North Wilson Ave. Dunn, NC 28334 (910) 892-7270 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Leon's Beauty School 1410 West Lee St. Greensboro, NC 27403 (919) 274-4601 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring Instructor Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy 1235 Buck Jones Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 469-5807 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy 426 Arlington Blvd. Greenville, NC 27858 (919) 756-3050 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy 1021 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, NC 27534 (919) 778-8200 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy 222 Tallywood Shopping Center Fayetteville, NC 28303 (919) 485-6310 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy 3605-101 Bastion Lane Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 828-8775 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy Parkwood Shopping Center Wilson, NC 27893 (919) 243-3158 Cosmetology

Plaza School of Beauty Culture 1419C Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 333-8893 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

South Eastern College of Beauty Culture 1535 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 333-4400 Cosmetology Student Teacher Manicuring

Swinson's School of Cosmetic Art 305 South Center St. Goldsboro, NC 27530 (919) 580-9074 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Universal College of Beauty, Inc., Branch #2 1701 West Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-6969 < previous page page_99 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

North Dakota

The Hair Designer's Academy 2011-13 South Washington Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 772-2728 Cosmetology Teacher Nail Technology

The Headquarters Academy of Hair Design, Inc. 108 South Main St. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 852-8329 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Josef's School of Hair Design, Inc. 627 N.P. Ave. Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 235-0011 Cosmetology

Josef's School of Hair Design, Inc. 202 East Broadway Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 223-1478 Cosmetology

Mr. D Town & Country Beauty College 2400 8th Ave. Southwest Jamestown, ND 58401 (701) 252-5851 Cosmetology Teacher

R.D. Hairstyling College, Inc. 124 North Fourth St. Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 223-8804 Cosmetology II Cosmetology

Ohio

Beatrice Academy of Beauty 10500 Cedar Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 421-2313 Cosmetology

Carousel Beauty College 125 East Second St. Dayton, OH 45402 (513) 223-3572 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Carousel Beauty College 3120 Woodman Dr. Kettering, OH 45420 (937) 298-5752 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Carousel Beauty College 633 South Breiel Blvd. Middletown, OH 45044 (513) 422-2962 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Carousel Beauty College 111 West Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 895-1122 Cosmetology/ Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring < previous page page_100 next page >


Carousel Beauty College 1475 Upper Valley Pike Rm. 956 Springfield, OH 45504 (937) 323-0277 Cosmetology Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Carousel of Miami Valley Beauty College 7809 Waynetown Blvd. Huber Heights, OH 45424 (513) 233-8818 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Charmayne Beauty Academy 20880 Southgate Park Blvd. Maple Heights, OH 44137 (216) 662-4090 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Dayton Barber College 28 West Fifth St. Dayton, OH 45402 (513) 222-9101 Barbering Barber Styling for Cosmetologists

Fairview Academy 22610 Lorain Rd. Fairview Park, OH 44126 (216) 734-5555 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicurist/Managers Managing Cosmetologist Manicuring

Gerber's Akron Beauty School 1686 West Market St. Akron, OH 44313 (216) 867-9933 Cosmetology Teacher Training Managing Esthetics Salon Management Manicuring

Hair Academy 6000 Mahoning Ave. Austintown, OH 44515 (330) 792-6504 Cosmetology/Management Teacher Training Managing Manicurist Salon Management

Inner State Beauty School 5150 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst, OH 44124 (216) 442-4500 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Esthetician/Manager Manicuring/Manager Manicuring

International Academy of Hair Design 8419 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45239 (513) 741-4777 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training

Lewis, Weinberger & Hill Beauty School 128 East Fourth St. East Liverpool, OH 43920 (330) 385-9344 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

Marinello-Eastern Hills Academy of Hair Design 7681 Beechmont Ave. < previous page page_101 next page >


Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 231-8621 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Managing/Manicuring Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Moler-Hollywood Beauty College 26 East Sixth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 621-5262 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manager Manicuring

Moler-Hollywood Beauty College 985 Lila Ave. Milford, OH 45150 (513) 831-8323 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

Moler-Pickens Beauty College 6625 G Dixie Hwy. Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 874-5116 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

Moore Université of Hair Design, Inc. 6011 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513) 531-3100 Cosmetology/Mangement Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

National Beauty College 1308 South Main St. North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-5596 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Nationwide Beauty Academy 3120 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 261-7588 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Manicuring

Nationwide Beauty Academy 942 South Hamilton Rd. Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 864-1544 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Manicuring

Nationwide Beauty Academy 5050 North High St. Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 888-0790 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology ManagingEsthetics Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Manicuring

Northern Institute of Cosmetology 667-669 Broadway Lorain, OH 44052 (216) 244-4282 Cosmetology < previous page page_102 next page >


Ohio State Beauty Academy 57 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 (419) 229-7896 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Salon Management Manicuring

Ohio State School of Cosmetology 3717 South High St. Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 491-0492 Cosmetology/Management Manicuring

Ohio State School of Cosmetology 5970 Westerville Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 890-3535 Cosmetology/Management Manicuring

Ohio State School of Cosmetology 1469 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 351-1171 Cosmetology/Management Manicuring

Ohio State School of Cosmetology East 6320 East Livingston Ave. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 868-1601 Barbering Cosmetology/Management Barbering/Cosmetology Management Barbering Manicuring

Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Northland 4390 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43224 (614) 263-1861 Barbering Cosmetology/Management

Barbering II Barbering I Managing Esthetics Manicuring

Paramount Beauty Academy 917 Gallia St. Portsmouth, OH 45662 (614) 353-2436 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Salon Management Manicuring Managinng Manicurist

Raphael's Salem Beauty Academy 330 East State St. Salem, OH 44460 (330) 332-5407 Cosmetology/Management Teacher Training Manicurist/Manager Manicuring Managing

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture 1324 Youngstown Warren Rd. Niles, OH 44446 (330) 652-1559 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture 3107½ Belmont Ave. Youngstown, OH 44505 (330) 759-9604 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring < previous page page_103 next page >


Raphael's School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 2668 Mahoning Ave. Warren, OH 44483 (330) 395-4999 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring Managing Manicurist

Riggs Le Mar Beauty College 3464 Hudson Dr. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (216) 945-4045 Cosmetology Esthetician Manager Manicuring Managing Esthetician Managing Manicurist

Scott College of Cosmetology 434 Market St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (614) 282-3312 Cosmetology/Management Teacher Training Manicuring

Tiffin Academy of Hair Design 104 East Market St. Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-3117 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Managing Manicurist

Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture-East 2592 Woodville Rd. Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 693-7257 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Salon Management Manicuring

Toledo Academy of Beauty CultureSouth 1554 South Byrne Rd. Glenbyrne Center Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 381-7218 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Salon Management Manicuring

Toledo Academy of Beauty CultureNorth 5020 Lewis Ave. Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 478-6660 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Salon Management Manicuring

Valley Beauty School 252 Front St. Marietta, OH 45750 (614) 373-3617 Cosmetology/Management

Vogue Beauty Academy 13238 Cedar Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (216) 321-4465 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Vogue Beauty Academy 2051 East Fourth St. Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 621-5552 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring < previous page page_104 next page >


Western Hills School of Beauty & Hair Design 6490 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45211 (513) 574-3818 Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Managing Esthetics Manicuring/Nail Technician/Manager Salon Management Managing Manicurist

Oklahoma

Aladdin Beauty College #9 212 West Commerce St. Altus, OK 73521 (405) 482-1818 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

Aladdin Beauty College #11 1026 Northwest 38th St. Lawton, OK 73505 (405) 355-6573 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #12 607 Grand Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 224-8080 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

Aladdin Beauty College #20 1406 Gary Blvd. Clinton, OK 73601 (405) 323-6279 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

Aladdin Beauty College #23 2103 West Beech St. Duncan, OK 73533 (405) 255-6501 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

American Beauty College 7337 South Western Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 632-5501 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

American Beauty Institute 123 West Main Ardmore, OK 73401 (405) 223-3322 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

Beauty Technical College 1600 Downing St. Tahlequah, OK 74465 (918) 456-6360 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring Instructor

Broken Arrow Beauty College 400 South Elm Place Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 251-9660 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

CC's Cosmetology College 11630 East 21st St. South Tulsa, OK 74129 (918) 234-9444 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring/Technician

CC's Cosmetology College 206 East Duke Hugo, OK 74743 (405) 326-5475 Cosmetology Teacher Training < previous page page_105 next page >


CC's Cosmetology College 1026 West Main Durant, OK 74701 (405) 924-6230 Cosmetology Instructor

Central State Beauty Academy 8442 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 722-4499 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring Esthetician

Claremore Beauty College 200 North Cherokee Claremore, OK 74017 (918) 341-4370 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Dixon College 115 North First St. McAlester, OK 74501 (918) 423-8549 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

Enid Beauty College, Inc. 1601 East Broadway Enid, OK 73701 (405) 237-6677 Cosmetology Instructor Training

Eve's College of Hairstyling 912 C Ave. Lawton, OK 73501 (405) 355-6620 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

International Academy of Cosmetology 1707 South Sheridan Tulsa, OK 74112 (918) 836-7376 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Jenks Beauty College 535 West Main Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 245-6627 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

Okmulgee School of Hair Design 223 West 6th Okmulgee, OK 74447 (918) 756-5566 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Ponca City Beauty College 122 North First St. Ponca City, OK 74601 (405) 762-1470 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Poteau Beauty College Hwy. 271 North Route #3, Box 334 Poteau, OK 74953 (918) 647-4119 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Sand Springs Beauty College 28 East Second St. Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 245-6627 Barbering Cosmetology < previous page page_106 next page >


Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

School of Hair Design 1437 Southeast Washington Idabel, OK 74745 (405) 286-7840 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Shampoo Academy of Hair 2630 West Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-0110 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

Southern School of Beauty 140 West Main St. Durant, OK 74701 (405) 924-1049 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Stillwater Beauty Academy 1684 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater, OK 74075 (405) 377-4100 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Facial

Virgil's Beauty College 111 South Ninth St. Muskogee, OK 74401 (918) 682-9429 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Woodward Beauty College 502 Texas Woodward, OK 73801 (405) 256-7520 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring

Yukon Beauty College 1231 South 11th St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-3172 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetician

Oregon

A'Art College of Beauty 2101 Bailey Hill Rd., Suite G Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 342-2108 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Facial Technician/Hairdressing Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology

Academy of Hair Design, Inc. 305 Court St. Northeast Salem, OR 97301 (503) 585-8122 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Artistic School of Hair Design 130 Southeast K St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 < previous page page_107 next page >


(541) 479-8957 Full Combination Course (HAIR/SKI/MAN) Facial Technician/Hairdressing Hairdressing/Manicuring Barber/Hairdressing Teacher Facial Technician/Manicuring Nail Technician Facial Technology

Artistic School of Hair Design of Medford 2370 Jacksonville Hwy. Medford, OR 97501 (541) 772-2113 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Facial Technician/Hairdressing Barber/Hairdresser Teacher Facial Technician/Manicuring Manicuring Facial Technician

Astoria Beauty College 1180 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 325-3163 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Beau Monde College of Hair Design 1026 Southwest Salmon St. Portland, OR 97205 (503) 226-7355 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

College of Cosmetology 357 East Main St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-6644 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Barber/Hairdresser Instructor Training Facial Technician/Manicuring Manicuring

College of Hair Design Careers 3322 Lancaster Dr. Northeast Salem, OR 97305 (503) 588-5888 Fulll Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Teacher Nail Technology Facial Technician/Manicuring Facial Technology

Edward Wadsworth Institute for Hair Design 3301 Northeast Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 (503) 239-0838 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Facial Technician/Hairdressing Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology Cadet (Teacher Refresher) < previous page page_108 next page >


Magee Brothers Beaverton School of Beauty 4500 Southwest Watson Beaverton, OR 97005 (503) 646-3181 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Nail Technology

Milwaukie Beauty Sehool 6128 Southeast King Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 (503) 659-2834 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Teacher Facial Technician/Manicuring Nail Technology Facial Technology

Oregon College of Beauty & Barbering 672 East Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (503) 567-7040 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hair Design Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's Beauty College 142 Southwest Second St. Corvallis, OR 97333 (503) 753-7770 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's Central Oregon Beauty College 355 Northeast Second Bend, OR 97701 (503) 382-6171 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's Gateway College of Beauty 11131 Northeast Halsey Portland, OR 97220 (503) 255-8580 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology

Phagan's Grants Pass College of Beauty 226 Southeast ''H" St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (503) 479-6678 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology < previous page page_109 next page >


Phagan's Medford Beauty School 2366 Poplar Dr. Medford, OR 97504 (503) 772-6155 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's Newport Academy of Cosmetology Careers 333 Southwest 7th St. Newport, OR 97365 (541) 265-3083 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hair Design Barbering Nail Technology Facial Technician/Manicuring Facial Technology Cadet Teacher

Phagan's School of Beauty 622 Lancaster Northeast Salem, OR 97301 (503) 363-6800 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's School of Hair Design 16550 Southeast McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 (503) 652-2668 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Nail Technology Hair Design Barbering Cadet Instructor Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Phagan's Tigard Beauty School 8820 Southwest Center St. Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639-6107 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology

Roseburg Beauty College, Inc. 700 Southeast Stephens Roseburg, OR 97470 (503) 673-5533 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Hair Design/Facial Technology Hair Design Facial Technology/Nail Technology Nail Technology Facial Technology

Springfield College of Beauty 727 Main St. Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 746-4473 Full Combination Course (HAIR-SKI-MAN) Hairdressing/Manicuring Facial Technician/Hairdressing Barber/Hairdresser Teacher Facial Technology/Nail Technology Manicuring Facial Technician < previous page page_110 next page >


Pennsylvania

The Academy of Creative Hair Design Narrows Mall Kingston, PA 18704 (717) 288-4574 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Academy of Hair Design 5 East Third St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717) 784-1020 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up

Allentown School of Cosmetology, Inc. 1921 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 437-4626 Cosmetologist Teacher Manager Manicurist

Altoona Beauty School of Hair Design & Cosmetology 1100 Sixth Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 (814) 942-3141 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Ambler Beauty Academy, Inc. 50 East Butler Pike Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 643-5994 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetician Manicuring

Baron's Castle Beauty Academy 4011 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 338-1500 Cosmetology Aesthetician Teacher/Manager Teacher Training Advanced Manicuring Salon Management Cosmetician Manicuring

Beaver Falls Beauty Academy 720 13th St. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (412) 843-7700 Cosmetology Teacher Training Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Bucks County School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 1761 Bustleton Pike Feasterville, PA 19047 (215) 322-0666 Clinic Hair Hair II Hair I Clinic (Non-Hair) Clinic Skin Care Electrology Fundamentals of Non-Hair Manicuring

Butler Beauty School 233 South Main St. Butler, PA 16001 (412) 287-0708 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Clearfield Beauty Academy 22 North Third St. < previous page page_111 next page >


Clearfield. PA 16830 (814) 765-2022 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetician Manicuring

Empire-Lackawanna Beauty School 219 Lackawanna Ave. Scranton, PA 18503 (717) 346-1465 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 38 South Eighth St. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-3323 Beauty Culture Operator Make-Up Artist/Teacher Training Make-Up Artist/Manicuring Beauty CultureTeacher Beauty Culture Manager Make-Up Artist/Skin Care Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 1801 Columbia Ave. Wheatland Shopping Ctr. Lancaster, PA 17604 (717) 394-8561 Beauty Culture Make-Up Artist/Teacher Make-Up Artist/Manicuring Beauty CultureTeacher Make-Up Artist/Skin Care Salon Management Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 1135 South Edgar St. York, PA 17401 (717) 854-7698 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School Orchard Hills Plaza Shamokin, PA 17876 (717) 743-1410 Cosmetology Make-Up/Skin Care/Teacher Training Make-Up/Skin Care/Manicuring Teacher Training II Teacher Training I Make-Up/Skin Care Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 60 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042 (215) 253-7000 Cosmetology Make-Up/Skin Care/Teacher Training Make-Up/Skin Care/Manicuring Teacher Training II Teacher Training I Make-Up/Skin Care Manager Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 124 West Broad St. Hazelton, PA 18201 (717) 454-8461 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician < previous page page_112 next page >


Empire Beauty School 101 East Market St. Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 248-5408 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 342 West Fourth St. Williamsport, PA 17701 (717) 322-8243 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 117 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (717) 823-5987 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 2302 North Fifth St Reading, PA 19605 (215) 372-2777 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 3941 Jonestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17901 (717) 652-8500 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Makeup II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 1634 MacArthur Rd. Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 776-8908 Cosmetology Make-Up/Teacher Make-Up/Manicuring Teacher II Teacher Training Skin Care/Make-Up II Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 5103 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 731-8220 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 324 North Centre St. Pottsville, PA 17901 (717) 622-6060 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician < previous page page_113 next page >


Empire Beauty School 208 West Hamilton St. State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-1961 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 141 High St. Pottstown, PA 19464 (215) 327-1313 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Salon Management Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School 435 York Rd. Warminster, PA 18974 (215) 443-8446 Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Salon Management Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School of Chambers, Inc. Southgate Shopping Center, 171 Cedar Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-6300 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manager Nail Technician

Empire Beauty School, Inc. Clearview Shopping Ctr. Carlise St. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 633-6201 Operator Teacher II Teacher Training Nail Technician

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Hillcrest Plaza 108 West Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19401 (610) 352-1776 Basic Cosmetology/Teachers Basic Cosmetology/Managers Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture 1522 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 376-4774 Basic Cosmetology/Teachers Basic Cosmetology/Managers Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture 68 Garrett Rd. Upper Darby, PA 19082 (215) 352-5464 Basic Cosmetology/Teachers Basic Cosmetology/Managers Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture 313 West Market St. West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 344-7665 Cosmetology/Teacher Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring < previous page page_114 next page >


Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture 2632 South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 561-2400 Cosmetology Teacher/Manager Manicuring

Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture, Inc. The Plaza on Mall Blvd. Monroeville, PA 15146 (412) 373-7727 Cosmetology/Salon Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Gordon Phillips/Rudemar School of Beauty Culture 7248 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 331-4444 Basic Cosmetology/Teachers Basic Cosmetology/Managers Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Jean Madeline Education Center for Cosmetology 315A Bainbridge St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 238-9998 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Skin Care Manicuring

Kittanning Beauty School of Cosmetology Arts 120 Market St. Kittanning, PA 16201 (800) 833-4247 Operator Teacher's Course Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Lancaster School of Cosmetology, Inc. 50 Ranck Ave. Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 299-0200 Cosmetology Teacher Training Electrolysis Manicuring Skin Care/Make-Up

Lansdale School of Cosmetology, Inc. 215 West Main St. Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-2322 Cosmetology Teacher Training Skin Care Manicuring

Levittown Beauty Academy 4257 Newportville Rd. Levittown, PA 19056 (215) 943-0298 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

New Castle School of Beauty Culture 314 East Washington St. New Castle, PA 16101 (412) 654-6611 Cosmetology Teacher's Course Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

North Hills Beauty Academy 434 Perry Hwy. Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-8553 < previous page page_115 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring/Nail Design Managers Skin Care/Make-Up

Penn State Cosmetology Academy 2200 East State St. Hermitage, PA 16148 (412) 347-4503 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 19 North Brady St. Dubois, PA 15801 (814) 371-4151 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 2445 Bedford St. Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 269-3444 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy 415 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 471-0270 Specialized Cosmetology Management Master Teacher Master Salon Management Skin Care/Make-Up II Barbering Technology Cosmetology Master Skin Care/Electrolysis Master Skin Care/Manicuring Teacher Training Salon Management Electrolysis Manicuring Skin Care/Make-Up Skin Care

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy of Charleroi 313 Fifth St. Charleroi, PA 15022 (412) 483-3551 Master CosmetologyTeacher MasterSkin Care/Make-Up General Cosmetology CosmetologyTeacher Esthetics Skin Care/Make-Up Skin Care

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy of Greensburg 1000 West Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601 (412) 834-3188 Master Teacher Master Skin Care/Make-Up Cosmetology CosmetologyTeacher Esthetics Skin Care/Make-Up Manicuring

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy of New Kensington 851 Fifth Ave. New Kensington, PA 15068 (412) 337-8500 Master Teacher Skin Care/Make-Up II Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Skin Care/Make-Up

Pruonto's Hair Design Institute 705 12th St. Altoona, PA 16602 (814) 944-4494 Cosmetology Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring < previous page page_116 next page >


Punxy Beauty School of Cosmetology Arts & Science 222 North Findley St. Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (800) 848-4247 Cosmetology Teacher's Course Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Randy Rick Beauty Academy 450 Penn St. Reading, PA 19602 (610) 378-1005 Master Cosmetology Teacher II Teacher Training Salon Management Manicuring

Signature Beauty Academy & Supply, Inc. 129 Charles St. Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 246-3796 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetician Manager Manicuring

South Hills Beauty Academy 3269 West Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (412) 561-3381 Cosmetology Teacher Training Cosmetician Manicuring Salon Management

South Philadelphia Beauty Academy 1933 West Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 334-3030 Cosmetology Teacher/Manager Cosmetician Manicuring/Sculptured Nails Manicuring

Stroudsburg School of Cosmetology 100 North Eighth St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (717) 421-3387 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Uniontown Beauty Academy 31 Pittsburgh St. Uniontown, PA 15401 (412) 438-7111 Cosmetology Master Skin Care/Electrolysis Teacher Training Manicuring

Venus Beauty School 1033 Chester Pike Sharon Hills, PA 19079 (610) 586-2500 Cosmetology Teacher Training Electrolysis Manicuring Salon Management Cosmetician

Puerto Rico

Academia Maison D'Esthetique Ave. Ponce de Leon 904, Miramar Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 723-4672 Esthetics Cosmetology

American Business College Calle Marti #19 Bayamon, PR 00619 (787) 780-4000 Cosmetology Advanced Hairstyling Barbering < previous page page_117 next page >


Nail Technician Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Barber Hairstylist

Cadimar College Calle Jose de Diego #106 (Altos) Apto. 884 Cayey, PR 00737 (787) 738-6999 Barbering Cosmetology Barbering II Cosmetology II Styling/Make-Up Nail Technician

Caribbean Beauty & Technical Institute 60 Georgetti St. Rio Piedras, PR 00928 (787) 754-7930 Basic Barbering Basic Cosmetology Barber Styling Advanced Cosmetology Nail Design

Caribbean Beauty & Technical Institute Acosta #24 Caguas, PR 00725 (787) 743-3679 Barbering Cosmetology Barbering/Styling Advanced Hairstyling Nail Design

D'Carmen Beauty & Technical College Ave. Font Martelo #111 Altos Box 38 Humacao, PR 00791 (787) 852-8655 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Hairstyling Esthetics/Make/Up Manicuring/Sculptured Nails

Emma's Beauty Academy Munoz Rivera #9 Oeste Mayaguez, PR 00680 (787) 833-0980 Cosmetology Barbering Advanced Hairstyling Esthetician Pivot Point Techniques Make-Up Specialist

Emma's Beauty Academy Calle Salud #68 Esquina Comercio Ponce, PR 00731 (787) 840-8779 Basic Cosmetology Barbering Master Coiffure Creation Esthetician Make-Up

Institute of Beauty Careers Ave. Llorens Torres #199 P.O. Box 809 Arecibo, PR 00612 (787) 878-2880 Barbering Cosmetology Esthetician Advanced Hairstyling Advanced Barbering Advanced Cosmetology/ Barbering Nail Technician

Instituto de Educacion Tecnica Ocupacional LaReine Ave. Jose de Diego #261, Altos P.O. Box 1910 Arecibo,PR 00612 (787) 880-7777 Cosmetology Barbering Advanced Hairstyling Esthetician

Instituto de Education Tecnica Ocupacional LaReine < previous page page_118 next page >


Avenida Colon A-8 Manati, PR 00701 (787)854-1119 Cosmetology Barbering Advanced Hairstyling Esthetics/Make-Up

Instituto de Estetica y Belleza Marugie Calle Dr.Veve #183 Bayamon, PR 00959 (787) 798-6400 Barbering Basic Cosmetology Esthetics/Make-Up Super Master Nail Technician Professional Make-Up

Instituto de Estetica y Belleza Marugie Gonzalez Esq. Borinquena #1058 Urb. Santa Rita Rio Piedras, PR 00925 (787) 798-6400 Barbering Basic Cosmetology Esthetician Super Master Professional Make-Up Nail Technician

Instituto Irma Valentin Betances St #18 Manati, PR 00674 (787) 854-2316 Cosmetology Barbering Advanced Cosmetology Nail Technician

Instituto Irma Valentin-Utuado Dr. Cueto St. #20 Utuado, PR 00641 (787) 894-1395 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Nail Technique

Modern Hairstyling Institute Dr. Veve #57 Bayamon, PR 00960 (787) 798-7500 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Esthetician Pivot Point Techniques

Modern Hairstyling Institute 988 Ave. Munoz Rivera Rio Piedras, PR 00927 (787) 765-1906 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Pivot Point Techniques

Modern Hairstyling Institute 3 De Diego St. Carolina, PR 00630 (787) 752-8383 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology Pivot Point Techniques

Modern Hairstyling Institute Carr No. 3 Km. 44.8 Edif Coop. Roosevelt Rd. Fajardo, PR 00648 (787) 863-9911 Cosmetology Advanced Hairstyling

Rogie's School of Beauty Culture P.O. Box 19828 1315 Ponce de Leon Ave. San Juan, PR 00910 (787) 722-2293 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Cosmetology/Barbering Esthetics/Make-Up Professional Make-Up Manicuring/Sculptured Nails < previous page page_119 next page >


Rogie's School of Beauty Culture Gautier Benitez Ave. & Degetau St. Plaza San Alfon Caguas, PR 00725 (787) 722-2293 Barbering Cosmetology Advanced Hairstyling Esthetician Manicuring/Sculptured Nails Professional Make-Up

Serbia's School of Beauty Culture Calle Palmer #61 Guayama, PR 00654 (787) 864-7254 Cosmetology Barbering Styling Advanced Hairstyling Esthetician II Nail Technician Professional Make-Up

Star Beauty Academy Degetau St #19 Bayamon,PR00619 (787) 740-7490 Barbering Styling Cosmetology Styling Advanced Cosmetology/Styling Nail Technician Professional Make-Up

Teddy Ulmo Institute of Advanced Hair Styling Avenida Fernandez Juncos #1859 Segundo Piso Santurce, PR 00909 (787) 727-7313 Cosmetology Advanced Hairstyling Nail Master

Rhode Island

Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology & Hair Design 151 Broadway Providence, RI 02903 (401) 272-4300 Cosmetology Master Esthetician Esthetics Manicuring Instructor

Loretta's School of Cosmetology 1925 Pawtucket Ave. Wampanoag Mall East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 431-1717 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor

Newport School of Hairdressing 226 Main St Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 272-9510 Cosmetology Instructor

Newport School of Hairdressing 490 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 253-5981 Cosmetology Manicuring

Newport School of Hairdressing 50 Rolfe St. Cranston, RI 02910 (401) 461-7990 Cosmetology Manicuring

Warwick Academy of Beauty Culture 1800 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 737-4646 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring < previous page page_120 next page >


South Carolina

Academy of Cosmetology, Inc 105 Hwy. 52 South Moncks Comer, SC 29461 (803) 899-2000 Cosmetology Manicuring II

Academy of Hair Design 5060 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC 29418 (803) 552-3241 Cosmetology Teacher Manicuring

Academy of Hair Technology 3715 East North St. Suite F Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 322-0300 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technician

Advance Beauty College 180 Hall St Spartanburg, SC 29301 (864) 585-3014 Cosmetology

Columbia Beauty School 1824 Airport Blvd. Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 796-5252 Cosmetology Nail Technology

Kenneth Shuler's School of Cosmetics & Hair Design 736 Martintown Rd. North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 278-1200 Cosmetology

Kenneth Shuler's School of Cosmetics & Hair Design 580 Middleton St Orangeburg, SC 29115 (803) 534-8895 Cosmetology

Kenneth Shuler's School of Cosmetology 1730 Broad River Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 798-8515 Cosmetology Manicuring

Kenneth Schuler's School of Cosmetology 321-B Bells Hwy. Walterboro, SC 29488 (803) 549-2626 Cosmetology

LaParisienne Cosmetology Institute 3310 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 (803) 747-7173 Cosmetology Manicuring

Piedmont College of Hair Design 491 Union St Spartanburg, SC 29304 (864) 585-5293 Cosmetology Teacher

Plaza School of Beauty Culture 946 Oakland Ave. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (704) 328-5166 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Strand College of Hair Design 423 79th Ave. West Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (803) 449-1017 Cosmetology Teacher Skin Care Manicuring

South Dakota

Black Hills Beauty College 623 St. Joe St. < previous page page_121 next page >


Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0697 Cosmetology

Headlines Academy, Inc. 529 Main St. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 348-4247 Cosmetology

Tennessee

Alma's Beauty College 1339 Madison Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 345-6441 Cosmetology Manicuring Teacher Training

Cutter's Corner Academy 3606 West Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 587-6712 Cosmetology

Ebonii Barber College 214 Monroe Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 526-7006 Barber Styling

Fayetteville Beauty School SW Corner Public Square Fayetteville, TN 37334 (615)433-1305 Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetician Teacher Training II

Hair Academy 120 Center Park Dr. Knoxville, TN 37922 (423) 966-0400 Cosmetology

The Hair Design School 3515 Ramil Rd. Memphis, TN 38128 (901) 373-9830 Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technology Refresher Course

Jon Nave University of Cosmetology, Inc. 5128 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 383-2255 Cosmetology Skin Care Teacher Training Nail Technology

McCollum & Ross, The Hair School 1433 Hollywood Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (901) 427-6641 Cosmetology Manicuring

New Direction Hair Academy 140-141 South Dupree Brownsville, TN 38012 (901) 772-7771 Cosmetology Manicuring

New Wave Hair Academy 804 South Highland Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 320-9283 Cosmetology Manicuring

Plaza Beauty School 4682 Spottswood Memphis, TN 38117 (901) 761-4445 Cosmetology Nail Technology

Stylemasters Beauty Academy 223 North Cumberland Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-4908 Cosmetology < previous page page_122 next page >


Manicuring Teacher Training

Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology 5720-C Stage Rd. Bartlett, TN 38134 (901) 382-9085 Cosmetology Esthetican Nail Technology

Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology 7020 East Shelby Dr. Memphis, TN 38125 (901) 388-1687 Cosmetology Nail Technology

Tennessee School of Beauty 4551 Kingston Pike #1092 Knoxville, TN 37919 (615) 588-7878 Cosmetology Manicuring Teacher Training

Tennessee School of Beauty, Inc. 168 Randolph Rd. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (615) 482-4936 Cosmetology Manicuring Teacher Training

Volunteer Beauty Academy 661 South Water St. Gallatin, TN 37066 (615) 452-9977 Cosmetology

Volunteer Beauty Academy 1057 A Vendell Rd. Dyersburg, TN 38024 (901) 285-1453 Cosmetology

Volunteer Beauty Academy 1791 North Gallatin Rd. Madison, TN 37115 (615) 860-4200 Cosmetology Nail Technology

Volunteer Beauty Academy of Lawrenceburg 5666 Nolensville Rd. Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 781-1500 Cosmetology

Volunteer Beauty Academy of Murfreesboro 809 South Tennessee Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 893-1346 Cosmetology

Texas

Academy of Hair Design 744 F.M. 1960 West, Suite G Houston, TX 77090 (281) 893-1960 Cosmetology Manicuring Skin Care

Aladdin Beauty College #1 #1 Eureka Circle Wichita Falls, TX 76308 (817) 691-3875 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #3 1200 East Parker Rd., Suite 195 Plano, TX 75074 (214) 881-0577 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #4 500 West University Odessa, TX 79760 (915) 337-1044 < previous page page_123 next page >


Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #5 793 East Park Row Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 460-7061 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #7 738 East Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 (817) 282-1371 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #8 2940 North First St. Abilene, TX 79603 (915) 673-4754 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #13 1663 West Henderson, Suite 1 Cleburene, TX 76031 (817) 645-3951 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #15 8151 Hwy. 80 West Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 244-5406 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #17 1720 West Houston Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 893-2633 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #18 6560 Montana El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 779-8000 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #19 900 South Midkiff St. Midland, TX 79761 (915) 694-6616 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Aladdin Beauty College #21 407 Sunset Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (214) 416-2112 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #24 3068 Forest Lane, Suite 125 Dallas, TX 75234 (214) 484-6681 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Aladdin Beauty College #25 11515 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218 (214) 327-7369 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Aladdin Beauty College #26 3330 North Galloway, Suite 160 Mesquite, TX 75150 (972) 682-5333 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring < previous page page_124 next page >


Aladdin Beauty College #28 1722 West Ave. North San Angelo, TX 76904 (915) 658-8813 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #29 3044 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 (214) 893-2633 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #31 3221 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 827-8133 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Aladdin Beauty College #32 667 Oriole Duncanville, TX 75116 (214) 709-4045 Cosmetology Teacher Training

American Beauty College, Inc. 96 Lanark St. San Antonio, TX 78218 (210) 653-4220 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Amerillo College of Hairdressing, Inc. 2400 East 27th Amarillo, TX 79103 (806) 371-7600 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Instructor III

Anderson County Beauty College 217 West Oak St. Palestine, TX 75801 (214) 729-0801 Cosmetology

Baldwin Beauty School #5 3005 South Lamar, #103 Austin, TX 78704 (512) 441-6898 Operator Instructor Training Manicuring Facial Shampooing

Baldwin Beauty School-North 8440 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78758 (512) 458-4127 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Specialist Shampoo Specialist

Central Texas Beauty College 2010 South 57th St. Temple, TX 76501 (817) 773-9911 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Central Texas Beauty College #2 1208 D I.H. 35 North Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 244-2235 Cosmetology Teacher Training Facialist Manicuring

Charles & Sue's School of Hair Design 1711 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77801 (409) 776-4375 Cosmetology < previous page page_125 next page >


Teacher Training Manicuring

Christine Valmy Institute of Cosmetology 7011 Harwin #100 Houston, TX 77036 (713) 783-9988 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Skin Care

Circle J. Beauty School 1611-E Spencer South Houston, TX 77587 (713) 946-5055 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Advanced Manicuring

Classic Beauty Academy 1212D South Frazier St. Conroe, TX 77301 (409) 539-6770 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Shampoo Technician

Conlee College of Cosmetology 402 Quinlan Kerrville, TX 78028 (210) 896-2380 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Cosmetology Career Center 8030 Spring Valley Dallas, TX 75240 (214) 669-0494 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

Exposito School of Hair Design 3710 Mockingbird Land Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 355-9111 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Shampoo Specialist

Fort Worth Beauty School 2820 Hemphill Fort Worth, TX 76110 (817) 924-4280 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Fort Worth Beauty School-West 6741 Camp Bowie Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 735-4412 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Franklin Beauty School #2 4965 Martin Luther King Blvd. Houston, TX 77021 (713) 733-5403 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Instructor III Shampoo Specialist

International Beauty College #3 1225 Beltline Rd., Suite 7 Garland, TX 75040 (214) 53530-1103 Cosmetology Manicuring Facial/Esthetician

International Beauty College #4 2413 West Airport Freeway living, TX 75062 (214) 255-1176 Cosmetology < previous page page_126 next page >


Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Specialist Instructor Training

Jackson Beauty School 223 West Main, Suite C League City, TX 77573 (713) 332-6604 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facialist

Jones Beauty College 719 North Hampton Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115 (214) 230-9221 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Jones Beauty College #2 311-A East Hwy 303 Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (214) 237-1988 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Laredo Beauty College 3002 North Malinche Ave. Laredo, TX 78043 (210) 723-2059 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Lonnie's School of Hair Design 4661 Concord Beaumont, TX 77703 (409) 892-0677 Cosmetology Manicuring

Marshall College of Beauty 2100 East End Blvd. North Marshall, TX 75670 (903) 935-9386 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Metroplex Beauty School 519 North Galloway Mesquite, TX 75149 (214) 288-5485 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Mims Classic Beauty College 5121 Blanco San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 344-3181 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Specialist

National Beauty College 149 West Kingsley, Suite 230 Garland, TX 75041 (214) 278-2020 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Student Instructor

Neilson Beauty College, Inc. 416 West Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208 (214) 941-8756 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Ogle School of Hair Design 5063 Old Granbury Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76133 (817) 294-2950 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Instructor III Shampoo Specialist < previous page page_127 next page >


Ogle School of Hair Design 720-B Arcadia Hurst, TX 76053 (817) 284-9231 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Skin Care Instructor III Shampoo Specialist

Ogle School of Hair Design 6333 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 201 Dallas, TX 75214 (214) 821-0819 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Instructor III Shampoo Specialist

Ogle School of Hair Design 2200 West Park Row Dr. Suite 106 Arlington, TX 76013 (817) 460-8181 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Shampoo Specialist

Pipo Academy of Hair Design 3000 Pershing Dr. El Paso, TX 79903 (915) 564-9101 Cosmetology Teacher Training Skin Care

Professional Beauty College of Conroe 112 Rhodes St Conroe, TX 77301 (409) 756-1109 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Specialist Shampoo Specialist

San Antonio Beauty College #3 4021 Naco Perrin San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 654-9734 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Skin Care

San Antonio Beauty College #4 2423 Jamar, Suite 2 San Antonio, TX 78226 (210) 433-7222 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial

Skiles University of Hair Design 5529 Rufe Snow North Richland Hills, TX 76180 (817) 281-9066 Cosmetology

Star College of Cosmetology 700 East Whaley Longview, TX 75601 (214)758-8611 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

Star College of Cosmetolgy 520 East Front St Tyler, TX 75702 (903) 596-7860 Cosmetology Instructor Training Manicuring

Stephenville Beauty College 951 South Lillian Stephenville, TX 76401 (817)968-2111 Cosmetology < previous page page_128 next page >


Teacher Training Manicuring

Texas College of Cosmetology 117Sayles Abilene, TX 79605 (915) 677-0532 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Facial Specialist

Tri-State Beauty School 6800 Gateway East, #4-A ElPaso,TX79915 (915) 778-5466 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

Tri-State Beauty School #2 #24 Rushfair Center El Paso, TX 79924 (915) 751-2365 Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 913 North Thirteenth St Harlingen. TX 78550 (210) 428-0322 Basic Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Facial Specialist Shampoo Specialist

University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 8401 North 10th McAllen, TX 78504 (210) 630-3085 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Facial Specialist Shampoo Specialist

Velma B's Beauty Academy 1511 South Ewing Ave. Dallas, TX 75216 (214) 942-1541 Cosmetology Teacher Training Shampoo Specialist

victoria Beauty College 1508 North Laurent victoria, TX 77901 (512) 575-4526 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring

visible Changes University 7075 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 (713) 984-8800 Cosmetology Teacher Training Manicuring Shampoo Specialist

Utah

Beau La Reine College of Beauty Culture 1093fi North Main Logan,UT 84321 (801) 752-8688 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor

Bon Losee Academy of Hair Artistry 2230 North University Parkway Building #5 Provo, UT 84604 (801) 375-8000 Cosmetology/Barbering

Cameo College of Beauty 2505 South State St < previous page page_129 next page >


Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801)484-6173 Cosmetology/Barbering Electrology

Evan's Hairstyling College 90 West Hoover Cedar City. UT 84720 (801) 586-4486 Cosmetology/Barbering

Evan's Hairstyling College (St George) 955 East Tabernacle St George, UT 84770 (801) 673-6128 Cosmetology

Evans Hairstyling College 50 West Center St Orem, UT 84057 (801) 224-6034 Cosmetology/Barbering

Fran Brown College of Beauty & Career Center 521 West 600 North Layton, UT 84041 (801) 546-6166 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

Francois D. Hair Design Academy 111 West 9000 South Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 561-2244 Cosmetology

Hairitage College of Beauty 5414 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84117 (801) 266-4693 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor Cosmetology Instructor (Short Course)

Hairitage Hair Academy 175 West 900 South #9 St George, UT 84770 (801) 673-5233 Cosmetology

International Institute of Hair Design 3474 South 2300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84109 (801) 278-4656 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor

International Institute of Hair Design 273 West 500 South Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 295-2389 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor

International Institute of Hair Design 5712 South Redwood Rd. Taylorsville.UT84123 (801) 966-4536 Cosmetology/Barbering Cosmetology Instructor

Mary Kawakami College of Beauty 336 West Center St Provo, UT 84601 (801) 373-5585 Cosmetology/Barbering Manicuring Esthetics Teacher Training

New Horizons Beauty College 550 North Main, Suite 115 Logan, UT 84321 (801) 753-9779 Cosmetology/Barbering

Premier Hair Academy 4616 South 4000 West West Valley, UT 84120 (801) 966-8414 Cosmetology/Barbering Student Instructor < previous page page_130 next page >


Sherman Kendall's Academy of Beauty Arts & Science 2230 South 700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 486-0101 Cosmetology/Barbering

Sherman Kendall's Academy of Beauty Arts & Science 2344 East 70th South Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 942-8000 Cosmetology/Barbering

Stacey's Hands of Champions Beauty College 3721 South 250 West Ogden, UT 84405 (801) 394-5718 Cosmetology/Barbering Manicuring Skin Care

Von Curtis Academy of Hair Design 480 North 900 East Provo, UT 84606 (801)374-5111 Cosmetology/Barbering

Vermont

O'Brien's Training Center 1475 Shelbume Rd. South Burlington. VT 05403 (802) 658-9591 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Vermont College of Cosmetology 187 Pearl St. Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-4666 Cosmetology Skin Care Manicuring

Virginia

Colonial Heights Beauty Academy 1851 South Park Blvd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-6363 Cosmetology Nail Technician

Cosmetology Training Center 557 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 373-1227 Cosmetology

Graham Webb International Academy of Hair 2625 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 243-9322 Cosmetology Comprehensive

Hicks Academy of Beauty Culture 436 Boush St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 627-2622 Cosmetology

Indian River Beauty Academy 6528 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (804) 420-1645 Cosmetology

International Beauty School 2024 Holiday Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22901 (804) 296-0159 Cosmetology

Johnsons Beauty Academy 402 North Second St. Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 649-2572 Cosmetology Nail Technology Cosmetology Instructor < previous page page_131 next page >


New Technology University, Inc 7409 G Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 642-3741 Barbering Cosmetology Comprehensive

Portsmouth School of Beauty Culture 3401 South St. Portsmouth, VA 23707 (757) 397-0654 Cosmetology

Potomac Academy of Hair Design 2812 Franklin St Alexandria, VA 22306 (703) 660-9400 Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician

Potomac Academy of Hair Design 101 West Broad St, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 532-5050 Cosmetology for Non-Native Speakers Cosmetology Manicuring

Ralph's Virginia School of Cosmetology, Inc Forest Plaza West Center Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 (804) 385-7722 Cosmetology

Springfield Beauty Academy, Inc 4223 Annandale Rd. Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 256-5662 Cosmetology Manicuring

Staunton School of Cosmetology, Inc 128 East Beverly St Staunton, VA 24401 (540) 885-0808 Cosmetology

Suffolk Beauty Academy 860 Portsmouth Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 934-0656 Cosmetology

TRC Jan Mar Beauty Academy 411 Jan Mar Dr. Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 595-5509 Barbering/Stylist Cosmetology

Virginia Beach Beauty Academy 977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 463-4730 Beauty/Barber Stylist Cosmetology Teacher Training Nail Technician

Virginia School of Hair Design 101 West Queens Way Hampton, VA 23669 (804) 722-0211 Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetics Cosmetology Instructor

Wards Corner Beauty Academy 216 East Little Creek Rd. Norfolk, VA 23505 (804) 583-3300 Cosmetology Manicuring

Washington

The Academy of Hair Design 208 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662-9082 < previous page page_132 next page >


Cosmetology Barber Manicuring/Skin Care Cadet Instructor Manicuring Esthetics

B.J.'s Beauty & Barber College 5239 South Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 (206) 473-4320 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring/Skin Care Instructor Training

B.J.'s Beauty & Barber College 11510 Meridian East Puyallup, WA 98373 (206) 848-1595 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring/Skin Care Instructor Training

Bellevue Beauty School 14045 Northeast 20th St. Bellevue, WA 98007 (206) 643-0270 Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetics Instructor Training

Bellingham Beauty School, Inc. 211 West Holly St. Bellingham, WA 987225 (206) 734-1090 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

Clare's Beauty College 104 North Fourth Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-8871 Cosmetology Barbering Manicuring Instructor Training

Everett Plaza Beauty School 607 S.E. Everett Mall Way, #5 Everett, WA 98208 (206) 353-8193 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring Esthetics Instructor Training

Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty 10715 8th St. Northeast Seattle, WA 98125 (206) 365-6900 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring/Skin Care Manicuring Esthetics Instructor Training

Gene Juarez College of Beauty, Inc. 2222 South 314th St. Federal Way, WA 98003 (206) 839-4000 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring/Skin Care Manicuring Esthetics Cadet Instructor

Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design West 309 Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-3244 Cosmetology Manicuring/Esthetics Esthetics Manicuring Instructor Training

Greenwood Academy of Hair Design 8501 Greenwood North Seattle, WA 98103 < previous page page_133 next page >


(206) 782-0220 Cosmetology Manicuring Esthetician Cadet Instructor

Kirkland Beauty School 10702 Northeast 68th St. Kirkland, WA 98033 (206) 822-6013 Cosmetology Teacher Training

Magee Brothers Beauty School 8078 East Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98664 (360) 694-8483 Cosmetology Manicuring

Mt. Vernon Beauty School 615 South First Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 336-6553 Cosmetology Barber Manicuring Esthetics Instructor Training

Phagan's Orchards Beauty School 10411 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Suite 109 Vancouver, WA 98662 (206) 254-9519 Cosmetology Manicuring

Professional Beauty School 113 East Third St. P.O. Box 856 Wapato, WA 98951 (509) 877-6443 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

Professional Beauty School 214 South 6th Sunnyside, WA 98944 (509) 837-4040 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

Professional Beauty School 32 North 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 (509) 457-4011 Cosmetology Manicuring Cadet Instructor

Stylemasters College of Hair Design 1224 Commerce Longview, WA 98632 (360) 636-2720 Basic Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

West Virginia

Beckley Beauty Academy 109 South Fayette St. Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 253-8326 Cosmetology Manicuring

Charleston School of Beauty Culture 210 Capitol St. Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 346-9603 Barbering Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Manicuring Barber/Permanent Waving Cosmetology Crossover

Clarksburg Beauty Academy 120 South Third St. Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304) 624-6475 < previous page page_134 next page >


Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Manicuring

Huntington School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 5185 U.S. Route 60 East Room 115, East Hills Mall Huntington, WV 25705 (304) 736-6289 Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Manicuring Student Instructor

International Beauty School 329 South Queen St. Martinsburg, WV 25401 (304) 267-6231 Cosmetology Manicuring

Morgantown Beauty College, Inc. 276 Walnut St. Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 292-8475 Cosmetology Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Manicuring Technical Education Program Student Instructor

Mountaineer Beauty College, Inc. 700 6th Ave. P.O. Box 547 St. Albans, WV 25177 (304) 727-9999 Cosmetology Manicuring

Scott College of Cosmetology 1502 Market St. Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 232-7798 Barbering/Permanent Waving Cosmetology/Management Cosmetology Teacher Training Barbering/Cosmetology Crossover Manicuring Salon Management

Wisconsin

Gill-Tech Academy of Hair Design 423 West College Ave. Appleton, Wl 54911 (414) 739-8684 Cosmetology Manicuring/Nail Technology

LaQuita's School of Barbering & Cosmetology 4900 West Fond du Lac Ave. Milwaukee, Wl 53216 (414) 442-1444 Cosmetology/Barbering Instructor Training

Martin's School of Hair Design 620 West Murdock St. Oshkosh, Wl 54901 (414) 426-1555 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring Instructor Training III

Martin's School of Hair Design 1034 South 18th St. Manitowoc, Wl 54220 (414) 684-0177 Cosmetology Esthetician Manicuring Instructor Training III

Martin's School of Hair Design 2575 West Mason Green Bay, WI 54304 (414) 494-1430 Cosmetology < previous page page_135 next page >


Esthetician Manicuring Instructor Training III

Martin's School of Hair Design of Appleton 2310 West College Ave. Appleton, Wl 54914 (414) 832-8686 Cosmetology Manicuring Instructor Training

Scientific College of Beauty 310 Westgate Mall Madison, Wl 53711 (608) 271-4204 Cosmetology

Scientific College of Beauty/Barbering 718 Main St. LaCrosse, Wl 54601 (608) 784-4702 Cosmetology

Scot Lewis Scientific School of Cosmetology 320322 Pearl St. LaCrosse, Wl 54601 (608) 784-9426 Cosmetology Manicuring

State College of Beauty Culture 527fi Washington St. Wausau, Wl 54401 (715) 845-6019 Cosmetology

Vici Beauty School 11010 West Hampton Ave. Milwaukee, Wl 53225 (414) 464-5002 Cosmetology

Vici Beauty School 5655 South 27th St. Milwaukee, Wl 53225 (414) 281-1119 Cosmetology Nail Technology

Wisconsin College of Cosmetology, Inc. 417 Pine St. Green Bay, Wl 54301 (414) 437-9632 Cosmetology

Wyoming

Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture 207 West 18th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 634-2144 Cosmetology Instructor Training Esthetics Manicuring

Cosmetic Arts & Sciences Beauty School 1968 Cy Ave. Casper, WY 82604 (307) 234-9181 Cosmetology Instructor Training < previous page page_136 next page >


Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Todd Hedrick

Hairstylist and educator

Select Studio and Salon, Dallas, TX

Eleven years

Insider's Advice

I started out backwardI used to choreograph fashion shows and that's how I got interested in doing hair. I watched how the hairdressers who did these shows worked and I thought it was really cool. Then I managed a salon for two years before going to get my license at a school in Amarillo. So I was really familiar with the salon environment before I ever picked up the scissors. I learned early on that it's not just about being a great cutter. It's about having good people skills. It's being able to handle the front desk, or being humble enough to sweep up hair off the floor, if that's what's needed to get the job done.


Get an apprenticeship lined up before you graduate from beauty school, then use that to build your clientele. You've got to think about your early years as sort of like college: You're not going to make much money, but you'll learn a lot. Then you'll use that knowledge to build your career. And it's going to be more important for everyone to keep investing in their knowledge, especially as it relates to business. < previous page page_137 next page >


Chapter 4 Financial Aid for the Training You Need

This chapters covers financial aid for the training program of your choice. you'll find information on how to gather your financial records, how to determine your eligibility for financial aid, how to distinguish between the different types of aid, and how to complete and submit your application.

By now you're raring to get started in your new career. The trouble is, you've gotten a look at the tuition costs and suddenly the picture seems a little fuzzy. Will you have to go into debt before you even begin? Not necessarily. Consult the financial aid counselors at your prospective school or schoolsthat's what they're there for. On the flip side, don't ever be ashamed to ask for financial aid: Approximately threequarters of beauty school students receive some form of it. This chapter aims to answer your most burning questions about it.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

You can either apply for financial aid before you've been accepted to a school, or after. The latter is typical, says Robbie Rich, president of the Graham Webb International Academy of Hair in Arlington, VA.

''Generally, someone is accepted to the school. They fill out the financial aid forms with the help of a financial aid officer, and we take care of sending them to the Department of Education in Washington," she says. If < previous page page_139 next page >


you meet the criteria, you are likely to obtain some sort of government loan, says Rich. "In the general way of American life, everyone is entitled to better themselves, so basically if you show up, you will get a loan. The only way you won'tassuming your school participates in these federal programsis if you have already defaulted on a loan."

There are several forms you can use, but it's easiest to fill out the U.S. Department of Education's FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It's usually available at your school (if you have already enrolled), or you can get one from the Department of Education, at (800) 433-3243.

You'll need to have all your documentation handy to fill out the FAFSA. Your most recent tax returns are crucial, but you should also have your driver's license, Social Security card or green card, or anything else that proves you're either a citizen or an eligible non-citizen handy. Additionally, keep other financial records, such as Social Security benefits, child support, welfare, pensions, military subsistence allowances, veterans benefits, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, your bank statements, mortgage information, investment records, business and/or farm records, and even medical and dental expenses for the past year that weren't covered by health insurance.

Yes. It's a lot.

It usually takes one or two months to process your application. You'll receive a document in the mail called the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). When you get it, take it to your school's Financial Aid Office, where the amount of your award will be calculated.

Determining Your Eligibility

Generally speaking, you are eligible for federal financial aid if you meet the following requirements:

You are enrolled at least half time as a regular student in an eligible program.

You are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.

You show that you have need.

You are making satisfactory progress in your course of study.

You have not defaulted on a federal loan at the school you attend or at any previous institution.

You do not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant or on a Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant at the school you attend or any previous institution. < previous page page_140 next page >


You have a signed statement of registration compliance indicating that you have registered with the Selective Service or that you are not required to register.

Dependent or Independent?

You need to find out if you are considered a dependent or an independent student by the federal government. The government uses strict and specific criteria to make this designation, and those criteria apply to all applicants for federal student aid. A dependent student is expected to have a parental contribution to school expenses; an independent student is not. The contribution depends on the number of parents with earned income, their income and assets, the age of the older parent, family size, and the number of family members enrolled in postsecondary education programs. Income is not only the adjusted gross income from the tax return, but also nontaxable income such as Social Security benefits and child support.

To be classified as an independent student, you must meet one or more of the following requirements:

you are 24 years of age

you are married

you have a dependent other than a spouse who gets more than half of his or her support from you and will continue to get that support during the award year

you are a graduate or professional student

you are a ward of the court or an orphan

you are a veteran of the armed forces, formerly engaged in active service or as a cadet or midshipman and released under a condition other than dishonorable

You don't qualify as an independent just because your parents decided not to claim you as an exemption on their tax return or refuse to provide support for your education. However, student financial aid administrators may waive this requirement if.

there is dissolution in the family

a legal restraining order has been issued against your parents because of abusive behavior

both your parents have been incarcerated < previous page page_141 next page >


your parents live in another country and you have been granted refugee status by the INS

you can prove you are truly self-supportingsometimes. An income of at least $10,000 a year prior to your application can work.

Types of Financial Aid

Many types of financial aid are available to help with school expenses. They fall into three general categories: grants and scholarships, work-study, and loans.

Grants and scholarships are awards that you do not have to repay. Grants are normally awarded based on financial need; scholarships are normally awarded for academic merit or for special characteristics (for example, ethnic heritage, sports, parents' career, college major) rather than financial need. You can obtain scholarships from federal, state, school, and private sources. Additionally, many schools have their own scholarship programs. Check out that option with your school's financial aid office.

Work-study gives you the chance to work and earn the money you need. There are a variety of work-study programs for students. If you already know what school you want to attend, you can find out about its schoolbased work-study options from the student employment office. Job possibilities may include on-or off-campus jobs, part time or almost full time.

Loans are borrowed money that you must repay, with interest. The first step in finding a student loan is to know the basics of loan programs. You need to become familiar with the student loan programs, especially with government loans. Again, the best place to go for details about terms of the loans is your school's financial aid office.

What's Out there

The Department of Education offers eight major student financial aid programs for postsecondary schools:

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grants

Federal Work-Study Program

Federal Campus-Based Programs

Federal Family Education Loans

Federal Perkins Loans < previous page page_142 next page >


Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized or unsubsidized)

PLUS Loans (loans for parents)

For information on these and on other types of financial aid, call or visit the financial aid office of the school you'd like to attend. Ask for all the information available. Your public library reference desk can also help, and don't forget the Internet (but check out the accuracy of the sources of information you find there). In addition, there are entire books devoted to financial aid, some of which are listed in Appendix B.

The ACE Grant Program

Established in 1997 through the joint effort of the Beauty & Barber Supply Institute (BBSI), the Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF), and the Association of Accrediated Cosmetology Schools (AACS), this program is designed to help schools recruit the kinds of students that salons have been clamoring for.

To apply for an ACE (Access to Cosmetology Education) Grant, simply stop by a local beauty school or write to CAF (see Appendix A). You'll receive a portfolio in the mail telling you about the program. In the portfolio are two applications that you must then take a couple of your local salons. The salon owner or manager will interview you and fill out the application, evaluating such things as your appearance, enthusiasm, suitability for a salon environment, and communication skills. You'll then take these evaluations to the school you'd like to apply to, and the school will, interview you as well. It's up to the school to decide whether to give you a grant; the ceiling on the grant is also up to the individual school. (As of May 1998, for instance, the renowned Pittsburgh Beauty Academy had already given away 20 grants of $2,000 each in less than a year.) At press time, more than $3 million had been pledged to the ACE program by AACS member schools.

Why involves salons in this process? "We felt that we could generate a higher quality student," explains PBA's Arthur DeConciliis. "Antime I get prospective students who've been recommended by a salon, they tend to be much better students than someone coming in who knows nothing about the salon environment. They have a more realistic idea of what they're getting themselves into. Also, they've seen people who are cosmetologists who are successful at it, and it makes their dream seem more realistic and obtainable. They think, Wow, if they can do it, I know I can."

Only AACS member shcools participate in this program; find out if the school you've set your sights on participates by calling (888) 411-GRANTS. DeConciliis, a mamber of the AACS board of directors, says the orgnization aims to have $5 million in scholar- hips pledged annually to the program.



Questions to Ask Before Taking Out a Loan

If you are about to take out a student loan, it's essential to get the facts and clearly understand the terms of the loan. You'll want to ask the following:

1. What is the interest rate, and how often is the interest capitalized? Your school's financial aid officer will be able to tell you this.

2. What fees will be charged? Government loans generally have an origination fee, which goes to the federal government to help offset its cost, and a guarantee fee, which goes to a guaranty agency for insuring the loan. Both are deducted from the amount given to you.

3. Will I have to make any payments while still in school? Usually you won't, and depending on the type of loan, the government may even pay the interest for you while you're in school.

4. What is the grace periodthe period after your schooling ends, during which no payment is required? You should find out if it is long enough, realistically, for you to find a job and get on your feet. (A six-month grace period is common.)

5. When will my first payment be due, and approximately how much will it be? You can get a good preview of the repayment process from the answer to this question.

6. Who exactly will hold my loan? To whom will I be sending payments? Whom should I contact with questions or inform of changes in my situation? It's quite possible that your loan may be sold by the original lender to a secondary market institution. You'll be notified of the sale by letter, and your loan terms and conditions will remain exactly the same. Your payments after you finish school, and your requests for information, should be directed to the new loan holder.

7. Will I have the right to prepay the loan, without penalty, at any time? Some loan programs allow prepayment with no penalty; others do not.

8. Will deferments and forbearances be possible if I am temporarily unable to make payments? You should find out how to apply for a deferment or forbearance if you need it.

9. Will the loan be canceled ("forgiven") if I become totally and permanently disabled, or if I die? This is always a good option to have on any loan you take out.



Repayment of Loans

If the thought of owing money scares you, take heart: Most people do at some point in their lifetime. (After all, a mortgage is just a real estate loan.)

You may have flexible repayment options, and you can change options when you need to without a fee at any time during the life of the loan. Repayment options may include

a standard repayment plan, which requires fixed monthly payments. The length of the repayment period depends on the loan amount. This plan usually results in the lowest total interest paid because the repayment period is shorter than under the other plans.

an extended repayment plan, which allows loan repayment to be extended over a period from 12 to 30 years, on average, depending on the amount borrowed. This plan also results in lower payments each month but much more total interest paid.

a graduated repayment plan, which allows payments to start out low and increase every two years, generally over a period of from 12 to 30 years. This will be helpful if your income is low initially but will increase steadily. This plan also results in lower payments each month but much more total interest paid.

an income-contingent repayment plan, which bases monthly payments on your income and the total amount borrowed. As your income rises or falls each year, monthly payments will be adjusted accordingly, and you'll have up to 25 years to repay. After 25 years, any unpaid amount will be discharged, but you must pay taxes on the amount discharged.

Whatever you do, don't default on your loan. It can damage your credit history for years. It affects your school too. Rich estimates that once the loan default rate hits 20 percent or more for the students of a particular school, that school comes under intense scrutiny from the Department of Educationoften undeservedly. So remember that your actions affect not just you but future students too.

General Guidelines for All Types of Loans

Before you commit to any loans, make sure you won't be borrowing more than you'll be able to repay. Estimate realistically how much you'll earn when you leave < previous page page_145 next page >


school; and remember, you'll have other monthly obligations such as housing, food, and transportation expenses.

Once you're in School

When you have your loan or loans and you're attending classes, don't forget about the responsibility of your loan. Keep a file of information on your loan that includes copies of all your loan documents and related correspondence, along with a record of all your payments. Open and read all your mail about your education loan.

Remember also that you are obligated by law to notify both your FAA and the holder or servicer of your loan if there is a change in your name, address, enrollment status (dropping to less than half time means that you'll have to begin payment in six months), or anticipated graduation date.

After you Leave School

When you leave school, you must begin repaying your student loan. This is not completely terrible news. If you have a Stafford loan, you will get a six-month grace period before your first period is due. Other types of loans have grace periods as well. And if you haven't been out in the world of work before, with your loan repayment you'll begin your credit history. If you make payments on time, you'll build up a good credit rating and you'll find it easier to get credit for other purchases. Get off to a good start so you don't run the risk of going into defaulta terrible state of affairs that could mean

you'll have trouble getting any kind of credit in the future

you'll be unable to qualify for federal or state educational financial aid

holds will be placed on your college records

your wages will be garnished (appropriated by the government)

your future federal income tax refunds will be taken

your assets will be seized

To avoid the dire consequences outlined above, always be sure to do the following:

Open and read all mail you receive about your education loans immediately.

Make scheduled payments on time. Since interest is calculated daily, delays can be costly. < previous page page_146 next page >


Contact your servicer immediately if you can't make payments on time. Your servicer may be able to get you into a graduated or income-sensitive/income-contingent repayment plan or work with you to arrange a deferment or forbearance. In spite of the horror stories you might hear, the loan officials are pretty nice folks, as long as you don't try to flee your responsibility.

Notify your service about any changes as noted above, including address changes.

There are very few circumstances under which you won't have to repay your loan. One is if you become permanently and totally disabled, provided you didn't have the disability before you obtained the aid. Likewise if you die, or if your school closes permanently in the middle of the term, or if you were erroneously certified for aid by the financial aid office. However, if you're simply disappointed in your program of study or don't get the job you want after graduation, you are not relieved of your obligation.

Remember, too, that there are restrictions on how you can use your loan money. It's to be used strictly for education-related expenses (for example, tuition, fees, books, room and board, transportation, and so on). A CD of your favorite rock band now and then won't hurt, or if you really need a toaster oven you can get by with that. But don't go overboard.

Financial Aid Questions and Answers

Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about student financial aid:

1. I probably don't qualify for aid. Should I apply anyway? Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and fail to apply. Remember that some sources of aid are not based on need. The FAFSA form is free. There's no good reason not to apply.

2. Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid at a particular institution? No. You can apply for financial aid any time after January 1. However, to get the funds you must be admitted to and enrolled in school.

3. Are my parents responsible for my educational loans? No. You and you alone are responsible, unless your parents endorse or cosign your loan. Parents are, however, responsible for the Federal PLUS loans. If your



parents (or grandparents or uncle or distant cousins) want to help pay off your loan, you can have your billing statements sent to their address.

4. If I take a leave of absence from school, do I have to start repaying my loans? Not immediately, but you will after the grace period. Generally, though, if you use your grace period up during your leave, you'll have to begin repayment immediately after graduation, unless you apply for an extension of the grace period before it's used up.

5. If I get assistance from another source, should I report it to the student financial aid office?Yes, definitelyand sadly, your aid amount will probably be lowered accordingly. But you'll get into trouble later on if you don't report it.

6. Where can I get information about federal student financial aid? Call 800-4-FED-AID [(800) 433-3243] or (800) 730-8913 and ask for a free copy of The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education. You can also write to the Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044.

7. Where can I obtain a copy of the FAFSA? Your guidance counselor should have forms available. You also can get the FAFSA from the financial aid office at your beauty school, your local public library, or from the Department of Education. (See phone number above.)

8. Are photocopies of the FAFSA acceptable? No. Only the original FAFSA form produced by the U.S. Department of Education is acceptable. Photocopies, reproductions, and faxes are not acceptable.

9. My parents are separated/divorced. Which parent is responsible for filling out the FAFSA? If your parents are separated or divorced, the custodial parent is responsible for filling out the FAFSA. The custodial parent is the parent with whom you lived most during the past 12 months. Note that this is not necessarily the same as the parent who has legal custody. The question of which parent must fill out the FAFSA becomes complicated in many situations, so you should ask the student financial aid office for help with your particular circumstance.

10. What do the acronyms of the Student Aid Report (SAR) mean? You have no doubt noticed that bureaucracies just love acronyms. Following are the definitions of some of the acronyms you'll find on your SAR:



EFC

TI

ATI

STX

EA

IPA

AI

CAI

DNW

APA

PCA

AAI

TPC

TSC

PC

SIC

SCA

Expected Family Contribution

Total Income

Allowances Against Total Income

State and Other Tax Allowance

Employment Allowance

Income Protection Allowance

Available Income

Contribution from Available Income

Discretionary Net Worth

Education Savings and Asset Protection Allowance

Parents' Contribution from Assets

Adjusted Available Income

Total Parents' Contribution

Total Student's Contribution

Parents' Contribution

Dependent Student's Income Contribution

Dependent Student's Contribution from Assets

Glossary of Financial Aid Terms

Accrued Interest: Interest that accumulates on the unpaid principal balance of your loan

Capitalization of interest: Addition of accrued interest to the principal balance of your loan, which increases both your total debt and monthly payments

Default: Failure to repay your education loan

Deferment: The period during which a borrower, who meets certain criteria, may suspend loan payments

Delinquency: Failure to make payments when due

Disbursement: Loan funds issued by the lender

Forbearance: Temporary adjustment to repayment schedule for cases of financial hardship

Grace period: Specified period after you graduate or leave school during which you need not make payments

Guaranty agency: A state agency or private nonprofit institution that insures student loans for lenders and helps administer the FFELP for the federal government

Holder: The institution that currently owns your loan < previous page page_149 next page >


In-school grace and deferment interest subsidy: Interest the federal government pays for borrowers on some loans while the borrower is in school, during authorized deferments, and during grace periods

Interest: The price you pay to borrow money

Interest-only payment: A payment that covers only interest owed on the loan and none of the principal balance

Lender (originator): The institution that puts up the money when you take out a loan; most lenders are financial institutions, but some state agencies and schools make loans too

Origination fee: A fee, deducted from the principal, that is paid to the federal government to offset its cost of the subsidy to borrowers under the FFELP

Principal: Amount you borrow, which may increase as a result of capitalization of interest and the amount on which you pay interest

Promissory note: A contract between you and the lender that includes all the terms and conditions under which you promise to repay your loan

Secondary markets: Institutions that buy student loans from originating lenders, thus providing lenders with funds to make new loans

Servicer: An organization that administers and collects your loan; may be either the holder of your loan or an agent acting on behalf of the holder

Financial Aid Resources

Here are several additional resources that you can use to obtain more information about financial aid.

Telephone Numbers

These phone numbers may be of help to you when completing your financial aid application forms:

Federal Student Aid Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)

Hotline............................................................................................................800-4-FED-AID; 800-433-3243

TDD number for hearing-impaired....................................................................800-730-8913

Selective Service................................................................................................... 847-688-6888

Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)....................................................... 415-705-4205

Internal Revenue Service (IRS).............................................................................. 800-829-1040

Social Security Administration................................................................................ 800-772-1213

National Merit Scholarship Corporation................................................................. 708-866-5100

Sallie Mae's College AnswerSM Service................................................................ 800-222-7183



Internet Web Sites

Check out these Web sites for information about financial aid:

To view the Student Guide from the U.S. Department of Education:

http://www.ed/gov/prog_info/SFA/Student Guide

For help in completing the FAFSA:

http://www.ed.gov/pro_info/SFA/FAFSA

To view a list of Title IV school codes used on the FAFSA:

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/14_codes.hml

For telephone numbers specific to loan programs, loan consolidations, tuition payment plans, and state prepaid tuition plans:

http://www.finaid.org/finaid/phone.html < previous page page_151 next page >


Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Ana Marie Rizzieri

Makeup artist for magazines and advertisements

New York City (although she lives in a Philadephia suburb)

Seven years

Insider's Advice

I went to the Maison de Paris in Haddonfield, NJ, which relocated and was bought by my in-laws. It's now called Rizzieri Institute in Cherry Hill, NJ. I started my career in hairdressing; but I developed an allergic reaction to some of the products, so I couldn't do it anymore. I started working with my future husband, who asked me to oversee the makeup department in his new salon. Soon after, I started doing clients, which was great. But I got bored, and one day I picked up a Vogue and started looking at the makeup jobs on the models, and I said, ''I could do that!"

I didn't really go for it until we did a shoot for the North American Hairstylist of the Year (NAHA) contest. The photographer on that shoot taught me a lot about lighting, and we started doing tests together. We'd get models from New York to come down to Philadelphia, and I built my book that way. Now, seven or eight years later, I'm working with magazines like British Vogue and ad campaigns like Tommy Hilfiger.

Insider's take on the Future

You always have to strive for success. And I'm a big believer in the idea that the more you give, the more you receive.

Assisting the top names is key. I started assisting people like Kevyn Aucoin and Sonia Kashuk. I would get these jobs, which didn't really pay, just by showing my book of test prints to different agencies.

I think when you're an unknown quantity and these famous people are deciding whether or not they want to work with you, it's important to have a very professional image. Sometimes it's the only thing they have to go on. I always wear a pair of gray or black trousers and a tailored white shirt. Don't do trendy; do polished. People will respect you for it. < previous page page_153 next page >


Chapter 5 How to Land Your First Job

In this chapter you'll learn how to land your first jobthe job you really want. You'll find practical tips on how to get job-related information, write a resume and cover letter, a resume and cover letter, and ace tough interviews.

So you've graduated from cosmetology school, and you've either passed your state board exam or are waiting to take it. It's time to find a job. What's the best way to find the job that's right for you?

In order to find the perfect fit, you need to evaluate both your shortterm and long-term career goals. You've gotten a taste of the salon life at beauty school; now it's time to explore those possibilities more fully. To get the job you want, you need to:

know the kind of job you want

conduct a job search

develop a resume

polish your cover letter-writing skills

learn how to give a great interview

know your career options < previous page page_155 next page >


Although it's important to be organized and put a great deal of thought into this, don't think you need to have all the answers now. You may decide to specialize in haircolor rather than cutting somewhere down the road; you may learn that teaching is what you'd most like to do; or you may find out that management, not creative work, is what strikes your fancy. Rare is the individual who knows exactly what he or she wants at the very beginning of his or her career. Don't panic. There should be plenty of time, room, and opportunity to explore your options.

It's best to have tentative plan, however, and your first job should help you further your long-term objective, however loose or unformed that objective may be.

The Search Is On

The cosmetology industry has plenty of entry-level jobs. In fact, thousands of them go unfilled each year, so finding openings shouldn't be difficult. Here are some resources to utilize:

Your cosmetology schools. A great many reputable salons have forged relationships with excellent schools. Graduates of Pittsburgh Beauty Academy practically have their pick of entry-level positions in Pittsburgh-area salons. Check the school's bulletin boards and work with their placement office to get an idea of local job possibilities.

Networking. Many beauty-school instructors work in salons part time and can be a great source of referrals for qualified student graduates.

Classified advertising. Trade publications and your local newspaper are the two most reliable resources. Most trades come out only monthly, but newspapers carry classified job advertising every day. If an entry catches your eye, apply immediately. If you're looking to move, check out the outof-town newspapers at your local library or at large bookstores such as Barnes & Noble.

The Internet. Literally dozens of sites are devoted to job banks, and unlike newspaper ads, these listings are not confined to a specific region.

Word of mouth. Say there's a salon in your metropolitan area for which you've always wanted to work, but you don't know how to apply. Gather up your courage and go in and ask for an application. Or book a service and then chat with the hairdresser about the salon: How long has he or she been there? How did he or she get the job? What's it like to work there? And gauge your own feelings about the salon: Does it seem to be the kind < previous page page_156 next page >


of place you want to work? Would you be comfortable? If you're still interested, talk to the front desk about job openings.

Your state cosmetology association. Some carry job listings as a matter of course. Don't, however, check with your state employment agencies. Few, if any, salon owners list their job openings with government agencies.

Demographics

When you're job hunting, it's critical to get an idea of the economy and growth of the region in which you want to work. Following is a list of the fastest growing cities in America with populations of 100,000 or more. Aside from the major metropolises of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, these areas offer some of the highest salaries in the nation.

1. Henderson City, NV

2. Chandler, AZ

3. Pembroke Pines, FL

4. Palmdale, CA

5. Plano, TX

6. Las Vegas, NV

7. Scottsdale, AZ

8. Laredo, TX

9. Coral Springs, FL

10. Corona, CA

11. Chesapeake, VA

12. Naperville, IL

13. Brownsville, TX

14. Glendale, AZ

15. Colorado Springs, CO

16. McAllen, TX

17. Boise City, ID

18. Mesa, AZ

19. Fort Collins, CO

20. Fontana, CA

Source: Population Estimates Program, Population Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census.



The ZIP codes with the highest density of salons, on the other hand, are as follows:

ZIP code

10021

92506

79109

60619

30305

94108

91786

92103

10022

85251

Location

New York

Riverside, CA

Amarillo, TX

Chicago

Atlanta

San Francisco

Upland, CA

San Diego

New York

Scottsdale, AZ

Number of salons

152

127

122

116

115

115

109

101

101

101

Source: American Salon's Green Book 1994.

Researching Salons

You select a restaurant based on decor, atmosphere, and food quality. Research your first cosmetology job in a similar manner, advises Gene Mock, owner of Studio One Hair Design & Day Spa in Frederick, MD. "The salons that you consider the most should be clean, have well-stocked shelves of professional retail products, and be considered established leaders of salons in their area. A salon with good marketing strategies is important too. These strategies show that the owner and the staff are making an effort to retain clients, to get new clients, and to promote the services and products of the salon."

Successful, established salons offer higher job security because they have a faithful clientele. The prestige factor won't hurt your career either. "When you visit or research a salon, be sure to check that the staff works actively with the clients by performing consultations, attending to their needs during the salon service, and not leaving them alone for too long while the service is processing."

Salon Statistics

According to NACCAS, as of September 1996 there were 1,345,000 licensed professionals employed in the nation's 285,179 beauty salons, barber shops, unisex salons, and nail salons. The typical salon serves 172 clients per week and has five < previous page page_158 next page >


stations, two or three full-time professionals, one part-time professional, and one booth renter. Approximately three out of four salon owners reported difficulty in finding new applicantsgood news for entry-level professionals.

Additionally, there's a great deal of mobility in the industry. One out of every three salon employees changed jobs between 1995 and 1996. There were nearly 510,000 job openings, or 1.8 per establishment, between October 1, 1995, and September 30, 1996. The majority of those openings occurred in unisex salons in rural and suburban areas and small cities. The large cities, except those in the West, had the fewest openings.

The average salon income is in the low $30s, above the national income average. New employees typically work for minimum wage; top stylists average about $45,600 per year. In 1991, the average salaries reported by salon owners for fulltime cosmetologists was $25,931a base salary of $21,385 and $4,546 in tips. The average American income, by contrast, will be about $18,900 in 2005, according to NPA Data Services.

Nails-only salons, on the other hand, have an average of eight stations per salon and serve a much larger number of clients per week (358, on average).

Number of anticipated new positions for 1997

Northeast South N. Central West

Beauty Salons

Barber Shops

Unisex Salons

Nail Salons

Total

96,045

1,508

52,531

874

71,961

17,110

4,674

107,283

4,906

158,215

41,400

1,356

71,879

476

86,800

23,842

2,085

46,089

1,765

74,465

Source: "Job Demand in the Cosmetology Industry, 1996," a national survey conducted for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

Department Store Jobs

Department stores are always on the lookout for trained makeup artists, estheticians with makeup experience, and even hairdressers to work at their in-store salons. To learn more about what it's like to work in a particular store, do the following: < previous page page_159 next page >


Mystery shop. Go in as a customer; quiz the people behind the counter on the different products and solicit their advice.

Talk to the employees. Come in during a slow time (early morning or near closing is usually best) and ask them about what it's like to work therewhat's expected of them, what the conditions are like, what the customers prefer, and so on. Ask for the name of a contact person to whom you can send your resume.

Once you've received your license, send your resume and cover letter to the contact person or personnel office. (Since most department stores are parts of large corporations, the personnel office is usually in charge of all hiring.) Follow up with a phone call a few days later.

Offer to give a demonstration of your skills.

Pull together a photo shoot so you can start a portfolio of your work.

Hiring is generally handled by the store's human resources office. Call to find out if it's accepting applications and what, if anything, you need to bring with you when you fill out your application. Licenses are generally not required for these positionsbut they never hurt.

Cosmetics Firm Sales Reps

The days when door-to-door cosmetics retailing was commonplace are long gone, but there's still money to be made if you enjoy being on the road and are comfortable with selling and with the creative aspects of makeup.

Avon employs sales reps who are at least 18 years old; you do not need any kind of cosmetology or makeup license to work. For a $20 fee, you'll receive a starter kit and an initiation by an Avon manager. There are no minimum sales goals to meet or set territoriesyou can sell to anyone. Commissions range from 10 to 50 percent based on your total sales every two weeks. For more information, contact Avon at (800) 662-2292.

Hotels

Hotels are another option for hairdressersand, increasingly, other beauty professionals such as massage therapists, nail technicians, and estheticians. Again, it's best to check out in person any place you think you might want to work. Book yourself an appointment and soak up the ambiance. If you think you'd like to work there, ask for the name of the person to whom you should send a resume, and don't < previous page page_160 next page >


forget to follow up with a phone call. (And it never hurts to ask the salon owner or manager if you can demonstrate your skills for them.)

Cover Letters and Resumes

A resume is a listing of your qualifications, experience, and interests that you send to prospective employers. You needn't tailor it for each ad you reply to, however. That's what a cover lettera brief note of introduction explaining who you are and why you're interested in a particular positionis for.

Why is a resume important? "A resume will prove that you are serious about your career as a cosmetologist and as a professional," says Gene Mock.

Resumes are essential to landing a job in any great salon, whether you are a new graduate or an experienced, licensed professional, says Robert Zupko, owner of Robert Andrew DaySpa Salon in Gambrills, MD. He will rarely interview someone who doesn't have a resume. "A cosmetology resume shows that the student is proud of his or her accomplishments and wants to be seen as a professional," he notes. However, the resume shouldn't just list the cosmetology school and course work. Additional information will make the resume stand out, says Zupko. If you have ever interned at a salon, assisted a hairstylist, nail technician, or esthetician, or had experience with haircolor, include that on your resume. You should also list all extra trade shows, educational classes, and beauty conventions, as well as all other nonrelated work experience to prove your stability, initiative, and career commitment. Haircolor skills are in high demand in most salons these days, says Zupko, so any experience or course work in this area will be a bonus.

Cover letters, on the other hand, should be a little more personal, but always professional. Make specific reference to the position you desire, and briefly express why you'd be the best candidate for it. Your letter should not be too long (no more than one page); nor should it sound like a sales pitch. Think of it as a letter of introduction, in which you want to show that you're both mature and interesting.

A must for both your resume and your cover letter: Make sure you proofread them for errors in spelling, grammar, and sense before you mail them out. A typo can happen to anyone, but savvy salon owners will take note of it, and while they won't necessarily think you're unintelligent, they will think you don't take the time to check your work, and they'll question your thoroughness. Don't give them the opportunity. Always read your resume and letter twice; if possible, ask a friend or a colleague to read them too. A fresh pair of eyes is more likely to catch a mistake. < previous page page_161 next page >


What Information to Include

Resumes should state the facts, in as brief and concise a manner as possible. Here's what's relevant:

your professional experience (not just in a salonany work experience that shows you are capable and responsible). Supply your job titles, one-or two-sentence descriptions of what you did, and the dates for each job.

your education

special skills, awards, and citations

any other work or interests you feel are pertinent

Do not include:

your marital status

your age, race, or religion

personal interests that have no bearing on the job

reasons for leaving previous jobs

You may be tempted to "gild the lily" on your resume, but you'd better be prepared to discuss your work and educational history in detail. If you're not truthful, you're bound to get caught. Smart employers will check that you did, indeed, graduate with honors from your high school. So be positive about your accomplishments, but be honest too. < previous page page_162 next page >


Sample Cover Letter 1


Sample Cover Letter 2


Sample Resume 1


Sample Resume 2


Face to Face

If your cover letter and resume catch a prospective employer's eye, then it's likely you'll be contacted for an in-person interview. The interview gives the employer a chance to size you up, and it gives you the chance to learn more about the position and, if appropriate, make a more detailed case for yourself as the best candidate for the job.

Job interviews are important because first impressions are criticalparticularly in the beauty industry, where your appearance can mean the difference between being fully booked and spending your time cleaning up the back bar.

Some keys to remember:

Dress the part. The biggest turn-off to salon owners is when job candidates dress as if they are running their daily errands or as if they don't care about the job they are interviewing for, says Gene Mock. A nice business suit, dress, or pantsuit is suitable; your hairstyle and makeup should be impeccable to reflect your dedication to image. Most salon owners will expect you to keep up this image at work after you are hired.

Be on time. Enough said.

Be aware of the impression you make. ''The first impression is always a big step when I meet a potential new assistant or any salon professional," says Randy Currie, owner of Currie Hair-Skin-Nails in Glen Mills, PA. "Immediately, I look for various traits: Does the person smile a lot and seem happy? Does the applicant seem personable, easy to talk to? Does he or she make direct eye contact with me? Does this person seem to have a sense of definable style? Does this person seem to have fashion sense? Does the person take pride in his or her appearance? Does the person seem selfconfident without being arrogant? Does this person take care of his or her hair, skin, and nails?"

Take the time to listen. Don't be so intent on selling yourself that you seem overeager. Don't interrupt your interviewer and don't feel you need to parrot what has just been said. Take your time in replying to questions. A slow, thoughtful response is best. Smileand breathe. Remember: A salon professional is called upon to listen far more than he or she is called upon to talk. Show the interviewer that you have what it takes to be a confidante, not a performer. < previous page page_167 next page >


"The absolute most important skill a job candidate must have is people skills, equaled only by all-around good technical skills," says Bob Zupko. He says a hairstylist or nail technician may have the best technical skills possible, but if they don't also have excellent communication or people skills, he will not hire them.

Relax and let your personality come through. "We feel that attitude, personality, and image are the most important qualities any new applicant should have," says Randy Currie. "Because we are in the customer-service business, the way we interact with people is extremely important. A great attitude and personality can help overcome many challenges. Someone with an extremely upbeat personality is always an asset, and because we are in the professional beauty industry, we want people who have a unique flair or a special style all their own. It doesn't have to be expensive or exorbitant, just unique."

Interviewing the Salon

An interview works two ways: The salon owner wants to find out about you, and you should be prepared to interview the salon.

"I cannot stress enough how important it is for an applicant to ask questions," says Randy Currie. "When you ask questions, you get answers. They may not be the answers you particularly want to hear, but this way things are out in the open; everyone is on the same page, and there are no surprises. You know what is expected of you, and you know how you will be compensated for meeting those expectations. Questions show that you have an interest in your career and in the salon."

Some questions Currie recommends asking:

Educational questions: Ask about future potential opportunities for career education. Will the salon owner provide educational seminars? Will there be opportunities for hands-on training? How often are educational seminars conducted? Who will pay for them? What other help can you offer as I move up and become more experienced? Showing an interest in education shows an interest in your career and its future.

Salon questions: Ask everyone you meet about the salon. How long have they worked there? Did they go through a training program? How many clients per month does the salon service? Where do new clients come from < previous page page_168 next page >


and how are they distributed? How many of the current staff members were assistants? What brands of professional products does the salon carry? How many clients does each salon professional typically have? What makes the salon unique in its market?

Employment questions: Don't be afraid to ask about how you will be compensated, but don't sound overly concerned about money. Is the salon commission or salary based? Are health benefits offered? How much can I expect to make as an assistant? How will my compensation package change when I become a hairstylist? Is there a 401(k) or some other form of employee savings plan? How often will I be paid? Is there a training or procedures manual in which my specific duties or responsibilities are spelled out? What do you do to market, advertise, and publicize the salon? What types of promotions, events, and charitable programs do you sponsor?

Compensation Issues

As they do in many service professions, cosmetology pay schemes vary widely. There are pros and cons to each method. Some of the more common are

Salary or hourly wage. This method guarantees you a fixed income for hours you work. It offers stability and means you are an employee of the salon. On the negative side, salaries themselves offer little incentive to increase productivityyou get paid the same regardless of whether you work on two clients a day or ten.

Salary or wage plus commission. This combines the security of a regular paycheck with a bonus for hitting certain targetsservice dollars, retail dollars, or a combination thereof.

Commission only. This offers you no security but a chance to make a very large sum indeed. It all depends, however, on the percentage at which your commission is set. If you do $500 worth of services a day and your commission is 50 percent, then you'll receive $250 before taxes for the day's work. If there's a thunderstorm and no one leaves their house that day, you may make nary a dime.

Sliding-scale commission. This method is often employed by higher-end salons that are sophisticated in the retailing arena. For instance, your commission may be 30 percent up to the first $1,000 you generate that week in service sales; then it may shoot up to 40 percent for the next < previous page page_169 next page >


$1,000, and to 50 percent for the next $1,000. Or you may make commission on retail products at a rate of, say, 20 percent, provided you sell a minimum of $500 worth of retail every week.

Renting or leasing space. This arrangement means you're an independent contractor with your own station in a salon with other independent contractors. You are not employees of the salon, and therefore you are not eligible for benefits.

Think long and hard about the compensation program at the salon you'd like to work for before saying yes to any job offer. The reasons are multifaceted: If you're just starting out your career, you don't have a clientele yetso a commission-only situation may be a tough go. Beginning salaries, although often low, are at least guaranteed income. Once you're more experienced and have established a roster of steady clients, a salary plus commission or commission-only situation becomes a little more realistic. And if you rent space, you'll have to purchase all your own equipment, and you'll incur other expenses you never dreamed of (more on that in Chapter 6).

The Importance of Benefits

Be sure to ask your prospective employer about the salon's benefits program. Specifically, query them about the following:

Health insurance. A workplace standard in other industries, health insurance is less common in salons. But over the last couple of years, more salon ownersand especially those who own more than one locationhave committed to offering insurance to attract higher-quality employees.

Company-funded profit sharing. Forward-thinking salons may offer some type of profit-sharing, to which both the employer and employee contribute. Employees become fully vested in the plan after a period of years.

401(k) plans. As with profit-sharing, both parties kick in contributions to this plan. However, you can't withdraw the money before age 59½ without a steep penalty, making this an ideal retirement account.

Paid vacations. An obvious perk!

Flex time. Some salons will permit you, after you begin earning a certain amount of revenue, to alter your hours to suit your schedule. You may still work 40 hours, but not in the conventional five-day increments. This is < previous page page_170 next page >


becoming more commonplace as salons stay open later and even on Sunday to accommodate time-crunched clients.

Training programs and education. Ask whether the salon will foot the bill for any advanced classes or seminars you'd like to take, or whether the salon brings in educators on its own. Some salons will help you pay for a trip to an out-of-town trade show, with the understanding that you will share what you've learned with the rest of the staff upon your return.

The Intangibles Salon Owners Look for

Ever wonder what sets certain applicants apart from the pack? Here, some top salon owners share the secrets of what they look for in a prospective hire:

Gene Mock, Studio One Hair Design & Day Spa, Frederick, MD:

"A portfolio of your work is always impressive. Collect photographs of your finished work, whether it is hairstyles, haircolor, makeup, nailcare, or makeovers, to display in a professional-looking portfolio that includes your resume. Be on time, come prepared with a list of five to ten questions, and show your positive interest. Make your first impression your best impression."

Bob Zupko, Robert Andrew DaySpa Salon, Gambrills, MD:

Bob Zupko is accustomed to hiring young salon professionals to work at his 7,500 square-foot day spa salon, which includes a team of more than 55 salon professionals. Zupko takes a very detailed approach to hiring new students out of cosmetology school.

The first step he takes in evaluating new salon professionals is visiting the schools from which they are graduating. He takes regular tours of local and regional cosmetology schools to find more out about their quality. He observes classes in session, assesses the technical skills of students, and interviews instructors. "I look for a school that doesn't just prepare students to pass the state boards. I look for students who aggressively want to be career cosmetologists, estheticians, and nailcare artists. They need to have good all-around skills in every aspect of what they are pursuing, whether it is hairdressing, nailcare, or skincare," Zupko says.

He looks for students who are prepared to work in a salon "team" environment, and he will give special consideration to new graduates from schools that taught them to work as team members. < previous page page_171 next page >


Zupko advises people who are interested in attending cosmetology school to find one that offers basic or additional course work in client consultations. If they can go out of their way to do so, candidates will eventually be rewarded with a job at a prestigious salon. "We make candidates perform a basic client consultation, and if they can do it with professionalism and personality, we will put their resume at the top of the list," Zupko says. "It's not always something they can learn on the job, so if they don't learn it at their school, they will have to learn to do it on their own."

Zupko is adamant about hiring new graduates who are skilled in all phases of haircutting, hairdressing, nailcare, makeup, or skincare. "Too many schools only teach the basics of cosmetology, or even just enough to pass the state boards, and it's just not enough. If candidates come in and they don't know how to do updos, clipper cuts, and multicultural hair, they're not ready to work in my salon."

The ability to work as a "team member" is also vital. "We operate as one working team, with individual talents," says Zupko. "All staff members improve their skills or make a significant accomplishment for the betterment of our day spa salon team. It's an extra challenge learning to work this way, but we find that it gets most salon professionals excited about working together as opposed to just working for themselves."

Randy Currie, Currie Hair-Skin-Nails, Glen Mills, PA:

"We have a standard application here at Currie. It's very similar to many job applications out there, but we look for many things that just can't be expressed on the application. Intangibles like personality, self-confidence, self-motivation, image consciousness, extroverted behavior, and fashion sense are qualities that we feel are important for our new assistants. Our job application, based on information about past employment, can give us a sense of the person's reliability and degree of responsibility, but it really can't express how that person got along as a teammate with coworkers. The application can give us an idea of what type of experience and expertise a person has in a particular field, but it cannot express how the applicant dealt with difficult or stressful situations. Our extensive interview process helps us gather this intangible information. If they lack interpersonal skills, we don't hire them.

"A part of our interview process involves a day when the applicant comes in for three to four hours to observe and interact with our staff. During the day, we introduce the applicant to our staff. I encourage applicants to spend at least 15 < previous page page_172 next page >


minutes with each staff member to get to know a little bit about them. This includes current assistants, hair designers, receptionists, estheticians, nail technicians, everyone. They can observe each professional at work, and they can study their technique not only in cutting and styling but also how they interact with their clients. We want applicants to ask a lot of questions. It shows us they are serious about their career and really take an interest in their future." < previous page page_173 next page >


Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Charlie Price

Salon owner and freelance fashion hairstylist

Planet Salon, Denver, CO

Ten years

Insider's Advice

I got my cosmetology license by taking cosmetology through a vocational high school. I always knew I wanted to do it. When I first started, I was an assistant in a salon. I learned so much that waywhat you can learn from your clients, what your skill level needs to be, and how much money you can make.

Soon I got an opportunity to assist some local hairdressers who were working luncheon fashion shows in Denver. Once I realized there was an opportunity to be involved with models and department stores, I just went for it. Usually people wait to be asked to do these things, but I campaigned for it! I would go to the people in charge of these shows and let them see some photos of my work, and I'd give them my resume and call them on the phone. At first they weren't receptive, but once they knew I did good work and that I didn't want to be paid, they were just fine.

When I started doing some work for [professional beauty company] Aveda, I started traveling, and I visited some salons in New York that I knew did a lot of photo work. For a while I though about moving there, but I've gotten to do quite a few shows in Denverfor Carolyne Roehme, Pamela Dennis, and the like. We just did a fall collection of Jean-Paul Gaultier here, so the fashion world is beginning to make a presence in Denver. And that's how I got to work this year with Eugene Souleiman on the Milan shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Miu Miu.


If you don't love what you do, it will not work. If you're not interested in the esthetics of hairdressing or makeup or skincare, don't bother. Because you will have to work exceptionally hard, and be very aggressive, to succeed. But the harder you work in the beginning of your careerespecially if you choose your place of employment wellthe sooner the really hard work passes. You can double or quadruple your money in a just a few years. < previous page page_175 next page >


Chapter 6 How to Succeed Once you've Landed the Job

This chapter will give you tips on managing relationships with your boss and coworkers and fitting into the particular culture of your new salon. You'll learn about paying your dues and moving up.

You've found what looks to be your dream jobat least your dream first job. Soon, however, you realize that you're not the star of the salon. In fact, you're not even allowed to work on clients yet. And the owner doesn't seem to have time for youshe's got 20 other employees vying for her attention. Is this the career you really want?

Take heart. Your experience is similar to that of tens of thousands of cosmetology professionals just entering the industry. Entry-level jobs are often considered glorified apprenticeships, and you'll have to spend plenty of time mixing haircolor formula and sweeping up hair before you can move up to having your own chair and clientele. You'll also have to learn how to handle a wide variety of personalitiesand live with them peacefully for 40 hours or more a week. Well, you wanted a challenge, didn't you? < previous page page_177 next page >


Starting from Scratch

Let's face it: There's only so much you can learn at a beauty school, even a top-flight one. That's why a growing number of salons have devised their own apprenticeship programs or assistant programs that all new hires must complete before becoming full-fledged staff cosmetologists.

The first few years in the salon are paying-your-dues time. Anyone who tells you that you can make $40,000 a year straight out of school is doing you a disservice. It's been proved time and again that if you treat your first few years in the salon the same way college students treat their last few years in schoolas a learning experiencethen you'll come out ahead, financially and otherwise, in the long run.

"Most assistants are so anxious to move up through the ranks that unless they can see progress and the completion of short-term goals, they never see a light at the end of the tunnel," says Randy Currie, owner of Currie Hair-Skin-Nails. "Assistants need to be patient and need to be constantly learning. As a full-service salon owner, I try to provide many educational opportunities for assistants, to help them complete these courses and to build on their levels of advancement. After a certain period, we review what the assistants have completed and how far along they have come. By moving forward with a series of short-term goals, the assistants can build on the long-term goal of becoming established hairstylists."

Vidal Sassoon loves to tell the story of his own apprenticeship, to a man who was such a stern disciplinarian that he insisted his employees have not one wrinkle in their clothing. Each night, Sassoon would lay his slacks underneath the mattress on his bed so the crease would stay in place. Sassoon cites this early discipline as the single biggest key to his later success. (To this day, Sassoon Academy students and employees are some of the best-disciplined people in the beauty industry.)

Hot Tip

If you're anxious to start working on "live heads," recruit your own models for your salon's "model night." (If your salon doesn't have one, ask your salon owner to start onethey're great experience for you and great exposure for the salon.) Ask friends, family members, and former fellow students to bring themselves or send their friends in for budget-priced cuts, courtesy of you.



Working with your Boss

A boss is part teacher and part manager, and often (but not always) a salon professional as well. He or she expects you to succeed and will do everything within reason to ensure that you do, but your success ultimately depends on one person: the one you see in the mirror.

If you're a salon professional, chances are you're a people person: You pick up on their physical or psychological cues. Use your insight to study your boss. Pay attention to what she says; watch her manner. It's important that you understand her professional values so you can meet performance expectations. Other tips:

If you don't understand something, ask. Don't just assume you understand what your boss means when he asks you to mix up a color formula you've never heard of, or to operate the phone system you've never worked with. It's always best to askonce. Then commit the response to memory. No one likes to hear the same questions over and over again.

Try to solve problems on your own. Whether you're facing a conflict with a coworker or a clog in the sink, try to be as proactive as possible. Salon owners resent any unnecessary intrusions on their time.

Follow instructions to the letter. If something's unclear, ask for clarification.

Assistant Programs: Exhibit A

At Currie Hair-Skin-Nails, new hires can expect to work as assistants for at least one year. Each assistant works under one stylist or salon professional for this entire period before becoming an independent Currie salon professional. This enables the assistant to build a relationship with the hairstylist's clients, so that they get to know and feel comfortable with the assistant. As the assistant becomes more experienced, he or she begins to work on clients with less and less input from the stylist. Assistants must average 60 clients per month for two consecutive months before they can be considered stylists.

The assistantship program has four steps. First, the assistant works as a shampooist. Next, he or she works on haircolor. Then the assistant works on all chemical services, such as perming and relaxing. Finally, the assistant works on the the stylist's clientele, using all the skills he or she has learned. The program typically lasts 18 to 24 months.



Working with your Colleagues

Your workplace peers can be the greatest pleasure of your jobor your biggest pain. As with your boss, it's best to put your keen observational skills to the test. If you do, you'll soon identify the best hairdressers, the hardest workers, the chronic complainers, and the clock watchers.

It's hard to know where to draw the line with colleagues, particularly if you're fond of them all. A good rule of thumb to remember: They're your coworkers, not your family. Don't get overly involved in their lives. Remember the purpose of your job: to help you develop your career.

Some other tips:

Always be friendly and professional. If you're having a bad day (the car broke down, the baby is sick, your tax return was smaller than expected), try to push that aside. Practice treating your coworkers the same way you treat your clients. (You don't want your clients to know how lousy your day is, do you?)

Don't get involved in disputes. Unless you witness something grossly unethical on the joband think perhaps the salon owner should be made aware of itkeep mum. It's a no-win situation otherwise.

Solve your own conflicts. Don't get the boss involved unless the situation is so bad that you want to leave your job and you believe the salon owner can do something about the problem. Remember, too, that your salon owner is not likely to promote you to a high-level position unless you exhibit maturity and problem-solving skills. Dragging the boss into personality disputes will only make her think less of you as a professional.

Don't let praise go to your headand don't take criticism to heart.

Always behave responsibly. If your salon owner doesn't want you smoking in the back room, don't. And don't leave the front desk unattended while you go grab a muffin. And never, ever put off ''grunt work" until tomorrow.

Be approachable. "I encourage our staff members to have lunch with the group; don't hide in the back room," says Kristin Wall Chou, spa manager of the Adam Broderick Image Group in Ridgefield, CT. She also encourages people to trade services. For instance, a hairdresser may give a haircut to an esthetician, and an esthetician may reciprocate by giving the hairdresser a facial. "It can only help you in your career to see the kind of inter- < previous page page_180 next page >


action that goes on in other parts of the salon or spa, what kind of work your coworkers do," Wall-Chou says.

Treat everyone equally. You'll always have favorite coworkers, just as you'll have favorite clientsand others you might half-wish not to have. But you'd feel terribly if the latter clients could sense your dislike; the same goes for your fellow employees.

When in doubt, employ your own Candid Camera technique on yourself. Imagine observing yourself from a distance. Do you behave like a professional? Are you well groomed, relaxed, polite, conscientious? Keep that image in the forefront of your mind and the rest will take care of itself.

Assistant Programs: Exhibit B

At David's Beautiful People in Rockville, MD, assistantships usually last ten months to a year. During the first month or two, observation and studying are the keys. Extensive reading, tests, and mannequin work are the norm. Assistants are given an overview of each specialized area in the salon and can opt to specializeor not.

Typically, within four to six months assistants move up to become "Young stylists." At this level, they assist with hair designblow-drying, haircolor simple tints, and chemical processes. They can cut and style hair while a senior stylist monitors their work. When the manager feels they're ready, they become senior stylists.

Working with the Receptionist

Your salon's receptionist is perhaps the most important person in the salon. Receptionists are the face salons show to the public; they book appointments, greet guests, match walk-ins to appropriate hairdressers, and generally make sure everything is in order. If you're on commission and the receptionist doesn't schedule you a good number of appointments, your paycheck will suffer. To develop a sound relationship with your salon receptionist, follow these key points:

Be respectful. A receptionist who feels mistreated, ignored, or snubbed may consciously or subconsciously decide to steer clients away from you.

Be informative. Let the receptionist know what kind of clients you like and what type of styles you're best at or need to work on so that you're more likely to get clients you're comfortable with.

Be tolerant of mistakes. Sometimes it's impossibledue to timing constraints or other factorsto give everyone an equal number of appoint- < previous page page_181 next page >


ments. Some people may get stuck doing all haircuts one day, while someone else gets three chemical services at twice the revenue. Also, the receptionist must always abide by the wishes of the client. If the client must have Stylist X, then the client will get himwhether it's your turn or not.

Know your schedule. Time your services to maximize your efficiency, but be realistic about how long it will take you to finish a client. You don't want to keep a client waiting. If you're done with a client earlier than expected, alert the receptionist so walk-ins can be sent your way.

Verbalize problems. If you don't tell the receptionist that you're unhappy about something, how do you expect it to change? Being proactive can prevent a difficult situation from becoming really difficult.

Assistant Programs: Exhibit C

The Van Michael Salons in Atlanta are famous for their cutting-edge but consumer- friendly styles. The salons hire junior stylists who choose cutting or coloring as their speciality. They spend three to six months assisting senior stylists and learning about the salon, receiving assistant-level wages. They also attend training sessions taught by the salon's general manager.

When the junior stylists have graduated, they move on to the New Talent division, which has two separate salons adjacent to each of the senior salons. The New Talent salons are budget-priced spots where stylists further hone their skills while working on client retention, new client recruitment, and retail skills.

When the manager decides that junior stylists are ready to move to the next level, he asks them give an impromptu demonstration in front of owner Van Council and other educators.

The Importance of Consultations

It's likely that your salon owner or manager will train you in the salon's specific consultation technique, but it never hurts to know the basics. The consultation is key because it's an icebreakeryour chance to size up the client's wants, needs, and lifestyle. It's also the primary way to get new clients to relax in your chair. Having a great "chairside manner" will take you a long way. Here are some general questions to open with:

"Is this your first time at the salon?"

"What do you do for a living?"

"What do you like about your hair?"

"What don't you like?" < previous page page_182 next page >


"Why did you leave your last salon?" (ask of a new client only)

"What products do you use?"

"Is there anything else I should know?"

This last question is crucial. If clients don't know how to respond, prompt them by asking, "Do you color your hair? Do you take any medications that I should know about? Are you looking for a big change or just small adjustments?"

During the consultation it's critical to maintain eye contact. Speak only to the clientmake him or her feel like the only person in the world. Be tactful (don't chatter on about gray hair). Show examples in the form of swatches and photos, and be courteous if the client brings in a photo.

Sometimes, no matter how smoothly you handle the consultation, it's just not easy to communicate with a client. For instance, you may have an idea for a cut and persuade the client to try it, but he or she may start get antsy as you proceed. In such cases, stop cutting and explain to the client what you're doing and why. Don't proceed too quickly. Work efficiently, but never make it difficult for clients to voice their opinion.

Protecting Yourself from Sexual Harassment

It happens in every work environment, and salons are no exceptionparticularly in an industry in which the workforce is more than 80 percent female (although men are also victims of harassment).

Sexual harassment can take two forms. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- sion (EEOC) breaks it down into two categories: quid pro quo and hostile environment. The formers means harassment that involves threats or rewards. For example, a harasser may threaten to fire you, or not give you a raise, or promise a raise in return for inappropriate behavior. A hostile environment is one in which you can't perform your job because of the intimidating or offensive working environmentfor instance, if your boss or coworker is constantly making crude remarks, explicitly commenting on your appearance, or sending letters or calling you. It also includes assault and rape. The harasser needn't be a coworker or boss; he or she could also be a client, distributor, or someone else you have to deal with at work.

If you think you are a victim of sexual harassment, either confront the harasser and make your feelings know or otherwise demonstrate that you do not approve of the behaviour. Sometimes perpetrators are unaware that what they are doing is making you uncomfortable. So give them the benefit of the doubt at first.

If the behaviour continues, keep a record of what happens: what was said, who said it, when it was said, and whether there were witnesses. Keep all evidence, if there in any. Ask your coworkers if they are experiencing the same problems. If the harasser is a colleague or client, speak to your coworkers if they are experiencing the same problems. If the harasser is a colleague or client, speak to your supervisor. If the harasser is your boss, contact the EEOC at (800) 669-3362.



Booth-Renting

As was explained in Chapter 1, booth renters operate as independent contractors and pay a percentage of their gross, or a flat fee, to the salon owner for the space they rent within a salon. (Note: Booth rental is illegal in the state of New Jersey.)

The Booth-Rental Landscape

Total Number of salons in 1996

Percentage of booth-rental salons in 1996

Percentage of booth-rental salons in 1991

285,179

32

24

Source: "Job Demand in the Cosmetology Industry, 1996" a national survey conducted for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

The Insurance Question

If you decide to rent space in a salon or work at home, you need to confront the question of insurancenot just medical, but liability and malpractice as well. Just one injured or dissatisfied client may lead to financial ruin if you're uninsured.

Some salon owners' policies provide coverage for everyone who works at their location. Others let the independent cosmetologist buy in for comprehensive business coverage on the premises. Policies may also cover those who rent space or have a home workplace. Nail down the details before you work on your first client.

Legal Issues

If you're an independent contractor (booth renter), you also need to take special care with taxes. The Internal Revenue Service estimates that 10 million individuals and businesses64 percent of them self-employed and typically in "cash" businessesmay not have filed tax returns in 1996.

There are new laws in place to combat this trend. For example, Texas passed legislation in 1992 requiring independent cosmetologists to have a booth renter's license, making it easier for the state and the IRS to keep track of who's earning money and not filing.

To protect yourself, keep accurate records that document the income you list on your return. Tie your records to your appointment book. Business expenses are deductible, so keep track of them as well. And pay your business expenses with checks. The IRS wants a cancelled check to verify every receipt. < previous page page_184 next page >


Also keep records of your received and deposited moneyincluding tips. If you misrepresent your income by more than 20 percent, you may be found guilty of fraud and subjected to substantial penalties.

And pay your quarterly taxes. You can get the appropriate forms from your accountant or directly from the IRS.

Finally, give IRS form 1099-MI SC to your salon owner or landlord. It should show the amount of rent you paid; the owner is obligated to pay taxes on the equipment.

Booth Renter Checklist

1. Make sure you have a written agreement with the salon owner. It should set limits on your arrangement, and it should be renewed annually. If you work for more than a year without one, the IRS may determine that you're an employee of the salon. Your agreement may be terminated by written notice; an independent contractor cannot be fired at will.

2. Be aware that independent contractors cannot be required to work specific hours or days, attend seminars or meetings, submit reports, or wear a uniform or salon logo.

3. An area of the salon should be designated as yours.

4. You must provide your own tools, equipment, and supplies.

5. You should have business cards and a business checking account to pay all your business operating expenses.

6. You should have your own sales tax number if you sell retail products to your clients.

Booth Rental Depth in the Industry

Number of people working in beauty, unisex, and nail salons and barbershops in 1996 1,345,000

Percentage of booth renters in 1996 22

Percentage of stylists who became booth renters in 1996 19

Source: "Job Demand in the Cosmetology Industry, 1996," a national survey conducted for the National Accrediting Commission Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.



Marketing Yourself

One of the biggest challenges for salon professionalsat any levelis building and sustaining a clientele. This is where some strategic business thinking (which you may or may not have received in beauty school) can come in handy.

Strategic thinking means having an eye on your long-term goal and then clearing a path to obtain it. After working in a salon environment for a year or two, you probably have a good idea of what you'd ultimately like to do in the world of beauty. Now it's time to put your own career plan into effect.

Larry Oskin, president of Marketing Solutions, a Fairfax, VAbased beauty industry consulting and marketing company, offers these tips:

Invest in your image. You never have a second chance to make a first impression, so dress for respect.

Treat your business card as a mini-billboard. It's an essential but inexpensive marketing tool. It should be professionally designed and distinctive. (If your salon has standard cards for everyone, stay within those parameters.) Have at least 2,000 printed up, and always carry them with you. Give them to each new client, as well as the cashier in your supermarket checkout line and the local librarian. Everyone is a potential client.

Get involved with the business of the salon. Offer to head up the salon's promotions, charitable events, fashion shows, and other special events. You'll not only learn terrific team-building skills, but you will also gain many new clients through the events you organize.

Develop client referral programs. Always offer your clients three extra business cards; ask them to print their name on the back and give the cards to friends or coworkers. Explain that if any of their referrals come to the salon, they and their friend will each receive $5 off their next service. (Again, your salon may have a similar program in place. If it doesn't, it should!)

Make follow-up calls. If your salon owner is comfortable with the idea, call your new clients a week or so after their first salon visit to see how they felt about their service. Follow-up is key to client retentionand to be truly successful, you need to retain a high percentage of your first-time clients. If they're dissatisfied, always offer to perform a corrective service at no charge. < previous page page_186 next page >


Do business-to-business networking. Get out of the salon at least once or twice a month to meet new people in your community. If your salon belongs to the local Chamber of Commerce, ask your salon owner if you may attend some of the business-to-business events and functions with him or her.

Read beauty trade and consumer fashion magazines. Trade magazines are a great source of marketing tips and success stories you can learn from, and both trade and fashion magazines offer information on the latest trends in hair, makeup, nailcare, and skincare as well as cultural information that will keep you on the cutting edge and enable you to be a total image consultant to your clients.

Take advanced education classes. Sign up for every seminar you can; attend conventions and trade shows. Take notes and photographs so you can share new concepts with your growing clientele. Develop your own magazine, book, and video education library. If you complete an advanced education course and receive a certificate, put it up on the wall at your station. (Leave the baby pictures, teddy bears, and toys at home.)

Give something back to the industry. Volunteer to speak at your beauty school alma mater, sharing your experiences with new students. Offer to become a role model for the Cosmetology Advancement Foundation, traveling to vocational and secondary schools in your area to promote the value of a cosmetology career.

Your Fifteen Minutes

One of the most effective ways to promote yourself and your skills is through the media. Fortunately, you work in an industry with more than its share of publications, both trade and consumer. There's also plenty of beauty and fashion information on cable and broadcast television. Not everyone can be Frederic Fekkai or Vidal Sassoon, but you can still get the media to pay attention to your story. Here are some suggestions:

Issue press releases to local and national media outlets, using the salon's letterhead. You can use a press release to announce a salon event or predict the haircolors clients will want next season. Each press release should be succinct, with a contact name and phone number (yours) readily visible. As with your resume, make sure you and someone else proofread the press release before sending it out. < previous page page_187 next page >


Consider the type of coverage you want. If you're analyzing a style trend, magazines and newspapers are probably your best bet. If you want some coverage for a cut-a-thon the salon is hosting, then send the press release to local media, especially TV. You never knowthey may send over a camera crew.

Keep track of press release recipients and follow up with a phone call confirming receipt. Always address your press releases to a specific person; ask your salon's receptionist to do some detective work over the phone to help you in this task. And make sure the names are spelled correctly.

If you want post-event coverage from a magazine, include photos. You should always take photos at any event in which your salon participates. Be sure to provide caption information, along with the five W's and the H (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How), in each press release. Even if you never make the papers, you can put together a nice photo collage to hang on the wall. It will tell clients that the salon is an integral part of the community.

Make yourself available for comment. For instance, the morning after the Academy Awards, fax your own hit-or-miss evaluation of the evening's hairstyles and fashions to members of the media. Do the same thing seasonally during the fashion shows in London, Milan, Paris, and New York. (Thanks to cable television, the images from these events are now available instantly, so it's best to strike early.) Explain why, in your opinion, the styles seen on the runway will be a hit or a bomb with real-life clients. If you position yourself as an expert on trends, particularly as they relate to fashion and to celebrities, editors will definitely give you a call.

Offer to contribute a style column to your local newspaper. In it you can respond to questions from readers. (For example, "What's the best way to avoid frizzies when the weather gets hot and humid?" "What's the difference between permanent and semipermanent haircolor?")

Do your own photo shoots. If you want your creative work published, don't expect an editor from American Salon to suddenly come knocking at your salon's door offering to put together a photo shoot for you and foot the bill. No, you'll have to do this repeatedlyusing clients as models and working on it during your down timeto show people what you're capable of. Always get your models to sign a model release form (a document < previous page page_188 next page >


giving you permission to reproduce their pictures for publication), or magazines will not publish your pictures. They don't want a lawsuit on their hands.

Take constructive criticism. If you want to know why your work isn't being published, askin a nonhostile way. You may not be selecting the proper models or the right backgrounds, or you may be "behind trend." Beauty is such a fast-moving industry that you need to be ahead of the curve, anticipating what styles people will be wearing before they wear them.

Keep copies of everything you send out.

Make yourself familiar with all of the media outlets to which you're sending releases. Subscribe to the magazines, watch the television shows, listen to the radio. The more informed you are, the better your "pitch," or story idea, will sound to the appropriate editor or reporter.

Other points to remember: always label photographs; send slides or transparencies, not prints; provide all necessary credit information; and share your ideas and concepts in an accompanying note. Send duplicates, not originals; most magazines will not return the photos you send them. (Remember, they probably receive dozens per day.)

If you're serious about photo shoots, take a photography class. Even if you don't take the photos yourself, you'll learn what goes into making a picture. And look into taking a class on doing photo shoots; they're offered by dozens of beautyindustry image companies. You'll get valuable tips on lighting, composition, what makes a good model, how to think two-dimensionally for the camera, and other good information.

Networking

Being able to effectively communicate what you and your business are about is not just a plus; it's essential. Knowing how to approach people at parties, at trade shows, and on your local jogging track can open doors to new business.

If you're terminally shy when it comes to meeting people and going to events, here are some tips:

Do your homework. Find out who is sponsoring the event and who's attending.

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Focus on the benefits. Are you meeting with people to drum up more business? To be visible among your peers? To learn the latest trends?

Plan your introduction. Remember, you want to tell people who you are and give them a pleasant impression of you.

Bring your business cards. You never know when they might come in handy.

Prepare your small talk. If you have trouble, comment on your surrounds, the food, the weatheranything to break the ice.

When meeting people, look them in the eye, smile, and firmly shake hands.

The Retailing Challenge

Working in a salon isn't simply about performing services for clients. It's also about helping them maximize their style even when they're not in the salon. To do this, they need at-home care productsand you should be selling them.

Perhaps you're crying ''But I'm not a salesperson, I'm an artist!" But as creative as you are, your first and foremost job in the salon is servicing clients. And that means keeping them looking their best.

Plus, retailing makes great business sense. Salon owners offer generous commission on retail items in an effort to encourage their sale. You can easily make an extra $100 a day just by selling shampoo and conditioner to your clients. That figure can double if you focus on styling aids too.

Besides, when you're talking clients into changing their look, you're really selling them on an idea. There's that word again. According to business expert Carol Phillips, stylists need to avoid "retail killers" such as assessing clients' ability to afford products based on their appearance; being afraid that the client will say no; not having the courage to close the sale; or not listening and not communicating.

Instead of falling into these traps, try using the following techniques:

Keep product visible at your station.

Discuss products as you're using them. Explain why they're particularly good for that client's hair.

Show the client how to use the product. Many clients complain that they don't know how to use a productfor instance, what constitutes a "dab" of gel or how gel should be worked into the hair. < previous page page_190 next page >


Encourage clients to touch and smell the product. Fragrance is the single biggest selling trigger for personal care products.

Give out trial-size samples to new clientsjust to get them hooked.

Good Works

Getting involved with the community has always been a part of salon culture. It also enables you to meet people and become known. Suggest that your salon do one or more of the following, and volunteer to spearhead the projects:

Hold makeover nights. Invite clients to come in and watch a makeover or two. Give styling tips for at-home use, such as how to blow-dry hair using a round brush.

Participate in fundraisers for charities. Get your clients and fellow staff members to participate in a walk-a-thon or just contribute to the cause.

Put on a fashion show. Team up with the local women's association, local merchants, and department stores. Charge a nominal fee, with all proceeds going to the local women's shelter or another worthy recipient.

Collect money, clothing or food for the needy. You can do this either year-round or at the holidays.

Host a bridal fair. In the spring, display new styles for hair and gowns, using local brides-to-be as models. (Check your local newspaper's engagement listings for names.)

Cross-Promoting Services

In an age when salons are offering more and more types of beauty servicesand clients seem to want one-stop beauty shoppingeverybody benefits by concerted, careful cross-promoting. Cross-promoting means telling your clients about the benefits of other services in the salon, and sometimes even giving them a free sample.

For instance, if you're an esthetician, you might want to mention to your clients that there are plenty of hairstylists available to shampoo and blow-dry their hair if they want it styled to complement their glowing skin. Or you can mention that the salon's makeup artist is very talented and is available for consultations. If you're a hairdresser, you can tell clients about the terrific new nail technician and offer a complimentary hand massage or nail buff while clients are waiting for their color to process. < previous page page_191 next page >


Often, clients are just waiting to be cross-promoted. If a client in your chair seems particularly edgy, take the opportunity to extol the talents of the new massage therapist.

Many salons encourage their staff members to cross-promote by giving them a percentage or commission on referrals to other areas of the salon. And think of the goodwill you can generate among your colleagues if they're constantly getting referrals from you. Not to mention the opportunities you'll have to sharpen your skills if they do likewise!

How to Work a Trade Show

The beauty industry loves trade shows such as New York's annual International Beauty Show. Thousands of manufacturers from every segment of the beauty industry come to these events to sell products, offer education, and meet their customersyou. The shows are a valuable resource for fledgling beauty pros. Before you go, consider these tips:

Make a plan and follow it. Research the show in advance: Find out which educators, platform artists (people who demonstrate techniques on models), and exhibitors will be there; check out the travel packages. Make sure you give yourself enough time to cover everything.

Divvy up the work. If your coworkers are also attending, split up so you can cover more; take notes and report back to the group on the areas you were responsible for.

Arrive early. It's always less crowded first thing in the morning.

Bring a camera. Document new styles and techniques for your coworkers and clients.

Dress in layers. A crowded show floor can get mighty hot.

Bring a big bag. There'll be a lot of new products that you'll want to buy.

Wear comfortable shoes. Your feet will thank you later.

The Next Level

After a few years, there may come a time when you feel stale, even if you've managed to busy yourself with all the marketing ideas and extracurricular activities we've discussed in this chapter. You may feel particularly frustrated or bored if you haven't been promoted or don't see any more room for growth in your salon. What to do? < previous page page_192 next page >


First of all, analyze why you feel the way you do. It may be that you really like your job but are overextended in other areas. Or you think you should be striving for more, to challenge your own comfort zone, even though you feel just fine and dandy where you are.

There may be more serious reasons as well. Maybe you're getting so much work doing photo shoots that the real-life clients in your chair don't present you with enough creative challenges. Or your haircolor skills have developed to the extent that you want to spearhead the development of a haircolor department within the salon, but the boss isn't keen on the idea.

Perhaps you're considering a job switch. Before you do anything, mull over why you want to leave. If money is the primary reason, check your math. No matter how good you are, you'll lose about 50 percent of your clientele if you leave your current salon. If you leave to go across the street for a 10 percent increase in commission but lose half of your clientele, you've just taken a 40 percent pay cut. It will take you about a year to rebuild your clientele. If a salon offers you a higher salary or commission but doesn't offer profit sharing, a savings plan, or a medical plan, you may wind up working harder for the same money you would have made if you stayed put.

If you're truly frustrated by what you're doing on a day-to-day basis in the salon, you have two options: Talk to your boss about how you feel and try to work out a solution, or find another position. Which option you choose is up to you. If you have a very sound and open relationship with your boss, you may feel comfortable discussing your unhappiness. But if you feel in your heart that you need a change of scenery as much as a change of job, then don't bring it up. For instance, if what you really want is to work as a hairstylist on movie sets, then there's nothing your boss can do for you other than wish you well.

If you decide to blaze your own trail, here are some general rules to follow:

Keep your plans to yourself. Don't broadcast your unhappiness to clients. Talk about your interests and ambitions, if you like (client connections can give your career a tremendous boost), but be discreet so the whole salon doesn't have to hear about them.

Never, ever badmouth the salon, the people who work there, or the owner. Doing so only makes you look bad. And karma boomerangs.

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Wait for the right job. Even if your boss is making you miserable or the rest of the staff just walked out, you don't need to jump into the first available lifeboat. If you do, chances are good you'll wind up even more miserable than before in three months' time. (The exception: if you sense that the salon is about to go out of business and you need to maintain a steady income.)

Remember how far you've come. It may take weeks, months, even years to find your next ideal position, but you will find it. In the meantime, focus on your own professional agenda, and remember that not so long ago you didn't know how to roll a perm.

Setting Goals

Establishing what you want out of your career and working toward that goal is one way to combat the boredom that consumes many professionals. Don't tell yourself that you can't do something; you'll have plenty of people telling you the same thing! Instead, think about what will fulfill you.

Make an outline of both long-term and short-term goals. It's essential to know yourselfwhat makes you happy and what attracted you to the beauty business in the first place. Then let yourself dream: Picture yourself owning a 10,000-square-foot salon. It may seem like pie-in-the-sky stuff, but it will help you to discover where your interests lie.

Ascertain whether your strengths jibe with your interests. Generally they dopeople like what they're good atbut if they don't, now is the time to rethink your goals.

Once you've refined your goal, outline the steps you must take to make it a reality. Then prioritize them and develop a time frame for accomplishing those steps. Sometimes, working on this with a partnera colleague or friendcan help keep you both motivated.

Keep the faith. If you fall short of a specific goal, don't feel that you've failed or that the goal is unreachable. It's simply a goal deferred. Pat yourself on the back for coming so close. Then re-strategize to make sure that next time you'll achieve what you want. < previous page page_194 next page >


Beyond the Salon

At some point you may decide that although you still love cosmetology, you don't want to practice it in a salon environment anymore. That's fine: There are plenty of opportunities in other areas.

For instance, Susan Lipson went to vocational school and received her cosmetology license at age 17. She was learning about haircolor from a colorist in Los Angeles when a makeup artist friend asked her if she wanted to key a film with her. (Keying means supervising everything having to do with hair.) Lipson tells the story:

"I knew how to style hair, but I didn't have a clue about what was involved in working on moviesissues of continuity, breaks in sequence, how fast you have to be, what it meant to break down a script. I got fired off my first film, but I met a lot of nice people, and they all knew I was pretty green. So I got a lot of calls from people who worked on that film for some lower-budget projects.

"Since then I've worked primarily in movies and television, and I keep a limited clientele on weekends. But I formed this company, Onset, to provide education to salon hairdressers who want to get into the movie business, because there's so much work. The curriculum explores what your responsibilities on a movie set are, what production, pre-production, and post-production are like. Besides knowing how to be a hairdresser, it's about knowing how to do the hairstyles from each era of history. There's a lot of union and non-union work out there for people who want it."

Specialization

Sometimes you simply need to define what you like most about your job and what you like least, and then concentrate on the former. A growing number of salon professionals are choosing specialties within hairdressing. Some are principally haircutters; some decide to concentrate on chemical servicesrelaxers, permanent waves, and haircolor services.

Patrick Mclvor of the Cutler Arrojo Salon in New York began his career as a haircutter. Soon after starting work in a salon, he forged relationships with his distributor and began receiving haircolor trainingand found his true calling. Being a haircolor specialist means higher service tickets, bigger tips, and a real artistic challenge. If you're interested in a chemical service specialty, Mclvor has this advice: < previous page page_195 next page >


"You have to be creatively open and listen to what the client really wants. I learned from salon owner Eric Fisher how to do a consultation. He asks the client what she likes about her hair, what she doesn't like, and why she left her last salon. The answers to those questions give me the ability to stack the deck: I already know what she doesn't want. Once you build relationships with clients, you can expose them to new ways of looking at themselves.

"You really need to learn about color and tone. Don't be ashamed to ask questions. I learned from some very talented people who took the time to explain the whys of color to me.

"The biggest misconception about being a haircolorist: Even colorists sometimes think it's an exact science. But it's an educated guessand the more educated you are, the better guess you're going to make. I still test-strand the client's hair if I'm doing allover color or making a dramatic change.

"I do think it's valuable to have cutting expertise first before going into a chemical service specialty. It's what I did; now I know what makes a haircut structurally, so when I paint it I won't destroy the structure or intended appearance of the haircut."

Platform Artist or Educator

Cosmetology is a very visual field, and education at trade shows often features hairdressers' work shown on models. If you're interested in creating fashionforward looks or like the fast-paced energy of beauty shows, this could be the niche for you. "Sharing with my peers, I get so many ideas back in return; it's very fulfilling," says Jo Blackwell, who owns New York's Dop Dop salon and was a respected platform artist by her mid-20s.

Companies rely on individuals or teams not only to show how their products work but also to create beautiful styles using them. The hope is that these styles will inspire cosmetologists in the audience, who will then take their new knowledge back to the salon and share it with their clients, recommending those products used at the show. If you're comfortable in front of an audience, speak well, and like to collaborate, then this could be a great career path for you. Ruth Roche, a former stylist at Xena's Beauty Co. in New York, now works as a platform artist for Redken. "Getting up in front of people was pretty terrifying at the beginning," she recalls. "Now I get such a high from seeing people get excited by what I'm showing them."

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become an expert on the various product lines. If you have a particular favorite, approach the distributor about helping out at the educational events it hosts. Once you've got a few classes under your belt, discuss becoming a regional educator. Good platform presenters are invaluable to a distributor or manufacturer; platform presentations are one of the best ways to communicate a product's benefits in a way that hairdressers can relate to.

Good regional educators are often promoted to national artistic teams for major manufacturers, affording opportunities to travel extensively, collaborate with like-minded artists, and gain tremendous visibility within the beauty industry.

Eye on the Prize

Patrick Mclvor is haircolor director of the Arrojo Cutler Salon in New York and a platform educator for Redken. After attending East Brunswick, NJ Vocational/Technical High School as an adult, Mclvor began working in a salon. He explains what happened from there:

"My teacher challenged me to compete in the International Beauty Show's men's haircutting competition. Well, I thought that a men's competition was for men. Instead, it meant male models. Anyway, I had to use my best friend as a model at the last minute, I didn't win, but I did well, and someone from Glenby International offered me a job as a manager, and soon after someone L'Oréal asked me if they could teach me haircolor. I was just doing cutting at the time.

"I had an inch of knowldege but a mile of !-want-to-do-something attitude. And I decided that I like sharing my ideas with other people and exchanging knowledge. To succeed as an educator, you have to find the delicate balane: having enough of an ego that you feel good about yourself and your skills, but also recognizing it's not about showing off. It's about making the profession better.

"Also, realize that not everyone is going to like what you do. Stick with your style and don't try to make everybody happy. Not everybody likes Picasso; some people prefer Rembrandt. And keep your mind open. You're going to get the opportunity to work with some amazing people who may have different styles from you. Just go with it and enjoy yourself."

When you work for a company, your compensation will depend on your experience and your level of commitment. Some companies hire artists on a monthly retainer. Others may want you to work sporadically, at trade shows, so you will be paid on a per-project basis. Such jobs usually go to pros with several years of salon experience who've made a name for themselves through their own photo shootswhich they send to companies to increase their own visibility. < previous page page_197 next page >


A few high-profile artists are employed full time by product manufacturers to produce photo shoots, test products, and the like; their salaries can run well into the six figures. But these jobs are usually open only to people with many years of experience and an extensive body of work.

Photo Session Hairstylists

Photo session hairstylists are sometimes treated as minor celebritiesthey have the most-desired positions in the beauty industry. The more renowned include Frederic Fekkai (who charges $300 per haircut!), Oribe, Orlando Pita (who does Madonna's hair, among others), John Sahag, Sam McKnight (who did the late Princess Diana's coif), Eugene Souleiman, and Trevor Sorbie. Many of these hairdressers not only do photo work but also put in hours behind the chair.

As mentioned in Chapter 1, photo session work is very difficult to get. If you're serious about it, you first need to move to a major metropolitan areaLos Angeles, Miami, and New York have the vast majority of agencies. Don't embark on this plan without an extensive portfolio of test shots (shoots you did with similarly inexperienced but ambitious photographers and makeup artists) that demonstrate your skills. Circulate your book to the big agencies and offer to assist their major hairdressers (or makeup artists) on shoots gratis. Learning at the knees of a master can really send you on your wayparticularly if he or she likes your work as well.

It's important to remember that advertising work pays far better than editorial work, although the latter is more prestigious. Plan to repeat your dues-paying years if you're serious about getting into session styling.

The Day Spa Option

Over the past few years, day spas have become the hottest growth area in the beauty industry. Day spas offer full-service hair, nails, and skincare along with more traditional spa fare such as massage, hydrotherapy, and body treatments. Generally speaking, state licenses are required only for massage therapists; other treatments can be done by anyone, but it's best to take advanced education classes to learn more. Spa technicians exhibit many of the same skills as hairdresserspatience, listening, understanding, and healing. Spas are great avenues of cross-promotion for other beauty services as well. If you're interested in developing more than one area of expertise in beauty, then working in a day spa may be for you. < previous page page_198 next page >


Spa-lunking

Day spas provide jobs for massage therapists, electrologists, estheticians, and nail technicians. Kristin Wall-Chou manages the spa at the Adam Broderick Image Group in Ridgefield, CT, which has 32 employees (eight nail techs, 12 massage therapists, 10 estheticians, and two makeup artists). No one is an independent contractor. Wall-Chou has this advice for students interested in working at a spa:

"The first thing a prospective employee needs to know is that the spa works at a much slower pace than a salon. These clients are looking for something different. Your demeanor has to be relaxed, and you should speak in a quiet voice. Clients do want to have the same sense of confidence in you that they have in their hairdresser, so you need to come off as if you trust your own abilities.

"We don't want any independent contractors because we're concerned with fostering a team spirit at the spa. There's a certain type of person who enjoys making this place their home.

"I do always look for someone with previous experience. That's simply because you can be a great massage therapist coming out of school, but if you've already worked on 200 bodies, you're going to be that much better. The most important thing I can advise is to get your hands on as many clients as possible to improve your skills. Our spa certainly sees more people in a day than does a chiropractor or people who work in private practice. Our service technicians work on at least six clients a day. In a private practice, you do a client or two, then spend hours each day traveling between appointments and cleaning up.

"If you are in beauty school and think you'd like to work in a day spa, I'd seriously consider getting two licenses. I'd hire someone who can perform multiple services in a New York minute. It doesn't take that much more time to get another license, and it makes you so much more desirable to an employer.

"Key to success in a spa is learning how to work within a time frame. Keep your services on schedule. And work on your professionalism while you're still in school. It really is the most important aspect of your career; it will help you earn a lot of money in the long run. And get a work ethic early. When I look at candidates, my eye always goes to someone who's more mature. It sounds terrible, but it's true. I need someone who's serious from the start. For instance, calling in sick is the last thing you should do. If you're just burned out, ask your boss for a day off. But don't call in sick and leave me with eight appointments to fill that day." < previous page page_199 next page >


Salon Management

After a few years behind the chair or at the nail station, you may decide that although you want to remain in the salon, you don't want to be a service technician any longer. A growing number of schools, such as Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, offer salon-management educational tracks for people who are intrigued by the nuts-and-bolts of running a business. These classes provide insight into profitand-loss statements; how to manage overhead; how to cost out your revenue per square foot; how to hire, fire, and discipline employees; and other dollars-and-cents issues. Check your advanced-education facilities nearby; more and more of them are responding to the need for such basic business education.

Management 101

Zoë Stark manages the Minardi Salon in New York. She didn't attend beauty school; she became a salon manager because she was interested in working with creative people. Here's her story:

''I was coloring my hair at home and had made a huge mess of it. A friend recommended that I go see [famed haircolorist] Beth Minardi. My boss at the time was a client of the salon's as well, and one day he heared Carmine [Minardi, the salon's co- owner] talking about how he wanted to give up the day-to-day running of the business so he could concentrate on clients. My boss came back to work and said, 'I've found the job for you.' We hit it off, and the rest is history.

"I started as more of receptionist, answering phones and making appointments, but I took a lot of initiative. The reception desk was right on the floor of the salon, and I listened to client consultations to improve my knowledge of hair. I knew there was a career path here. Now I manage the affairs of the salon, deal with the press, and manage the staff. It's my dream job.

"However, at times it's a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week job. Sometimes I still sit at the desk and take appointments, or I'll consult with a client about which hairdresser is best for what they want. I supervise the tea cart and little things that make a difference only when they're not in place. I have staff meanings, handle conflicts, and insu- late Beth and Carmine as much as possible from the daily running of the business. I meet with them formally each month and more informally every week, and they've made me feel like a big part of the business, which is hugely motivating for me. I also spend time on the floor helping the stylists and colorists and moving people around.

"To succeed in this job you need excellent communication skillsnot only with clients but also with staff. You need to know how to step into their shoes and think about how you would want to be treated if you were in their position. You also, I think, need to be a little worldlybe knowledgeable about what's going on in the world, and in particular the world of your usual clients.

"Finally, customer service is the most important thing. You want to be seen as someone who cares about the client and is there to serve, but isn't beneath them."



Look GoodFeel Better

The Look GoodFeel Better program is another way for beauty professionals to donate their time and services to help the community, and grow artistically as well. LGFB is the brainchild of the National Cancer Society and provides beauty consultations and support to women recovering from cancer. You can work with styling wigs or teach women how to apply their camouflage makeup or care for their skin so they'll feel better about themselves during this traumatic time in their lives. Session stylist Oribe, among many others, is a highly visible supporter of the program. So are local chapters of the National Cosmetology Association. Contact them to find out how you can help.

High Seas Beauty

The growing demand for beauty services that pamper and de-stress has rendered the salon and spa essential parts of any cruise ship. Hundreds of young salon professionals have decided they want to work in the beauty field and travel while they're at it. ""It's a great way to do what you love and see the world at the same time," says Kirsti Atwood, who manages salons and spas for Steiner/Transocean.

Steiner/Transocean owns the single biggest cruise salon concession in the world; its salons are found on every major commercial cruise ship. The company hires licensed professionals with two years' experience to work in their facilities. If you're interested in the idea of working on a ship, Atwood has this advice:

Be prepared to learn. Steiner will train you to do its own treatments, but it won't provide basic training for "beauty therapists"the English term for facialists and body therapists. You need to have that basic training even before you apply to the company. Steiner's own training period usually lasts two to two and a half months.

Be honest. Steiner will help you pick a ship that suits your personality. If you're outgoing and effervescent, a singles-type cruise might suit you. If you're more introverted, you might fare best on a slower-paced trip.

Be understanding of clients. Cruise ships' international flavor means you'll run into different types of clients with different expectations. You'll have to be prepared to handle them.

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Be prepared to tough it out. Steiner employees from the United States sign six-month contracts that mandate 12-hour workdays. Days off come only when the ships are in port. Although people do get homesick and break their contracts, if you do so you must forfeit the rest of your salary and reimburse Steiner for the cost of your training and your plane flights.

Be ambitious. "I started as a beauty therapist, and then I was promoted to head beauty therapist, then assistant salon manager, and now manager," says Atwood, who also sees several clients a day.

Don't go in expecting all the latest and greatest treatments. Cruise ships are necessarily limited by space and plumbing issues. Plus, only a certain amount of stock can be carried per trip.

Write to Steiner/Transocean at 1007 North America Way, 4th floor, Miami, FL 33132, or call (305) 358-9002.

Working in Theater, Film, and Television

This work is notoriously difficult to get; it's largely a matter of who you know. And labor unions control many of the jobs.

Legendary makeup artist Bob Kelly, who's been in the business for 50 years and still runs a makeup and wig shop on the Great White Way, credits his success to his startmaking wigs for the cast of the Metropolitan Opera. "Everyone in the opera wears makeup; that's how I learned," he says. Kelly recommends pounding the pavement, sending your portfolio to show producers, offering to work for no pay at first, and networking with photographers to do shoots for credit only.

Labor unions are another complicating factor, particularly in New York. Many shows won't hire you unless you are a union member, but if you can manage to win the favor of an influential performer, that becomes less of an issue.

If you're interested in joining a union, here are some sample prerequisites from Local 798 of the Makeup and Hairdressers Union, which has jurisdiction from Maine to Florida.

You must choose either the hair or makeup category. You can't do both.

The union's screening committee reviews resumes every six months or so. They are looking for artists with theatrical experience, whether in films, commercials, television, or theater. < previous page page_202 next page >


If the committee members like your resume, they'll call you. You'll need to provide proof of employment for at least six months for the past three years. (Proof meaning pay stubs or W-2 tax forms.)

If you meet those requirements, you'll be asked to take a written test and a practical test, for which you'll have to supply your own models. If you pass, then you'll be approved by the union's executive board.

On the West Coast, Local 706 for motion pictures and television also requires that you work 60 days a year for three years. To prove you've done so, you need your pay stubs and letters from the payroll production company. (The work can be in television or film only.) Also, you can only work in Los Angeles County. If you get into the union, you're eligible for motion picture guild health benefits, plus you'll earn the union scale rate. According to the union, production companies employ quite a bit of non-union labor, so your best bet to get started is to subscribe to the trade papers Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter and scour the classified ads. For more information, call Local 706 at (818) 984-1700.

Distributor or Manufacturer's Rep

A great many beauty professionals go this route, which involves being an employee or a contract worker for a distributor or a product company. Distributors are the middle men in the beauty industrythey make sales calls on salons and supply them with the products, equipment, and tools they need. Some distributors carry one line of products only; others may carry several dozen. For example, say a company distributes Redken; it has exclusive rights to do so in your area. You won't find any other distributors that carry that line.

Distributors are manufacturers' links to salons in other ways as well. Salon employees and owners give them feedback on new products, trends, and business developments. They ask distributors for assistance in marketing and for help in figuring out what new services to offer.

Former salon workers often make great distributors because they know where the salon is coming from. They are intimately acquainted with salon culture and know what's needed. Working for a progressive distributor, you can help shape its offerings to better meet the demands of today's salons and barber shops.

For instance, you may have worked at a salon that desperately needed to computerize its bookkeeping; however, the salon owner never had the time to research it, and your distributor wasn't much help. Now you can dive in there and < previous page page_203 next page >


develop a way of working with the salon to help get it up to speed on the latest technology. Or you can network with local accounting firms and set up appointments between them and your salon-owner clients to help the latter with numbercrunching. Or you can help set up educational classes in a variety of areas, not just technical ones. < previous page page_204 next page >


Who:

What:

Where:

How long:

Thomas Kolarek

In-salon makeup artist

Privé Salon, Los Angeles

About 15 years

Insider's Advice

I got my license in esthetics after going to school near my hometown in northern California. I immediately went to work at a department store cosmetics counter; I found the job in a newspaper ad. The line I was promoting utilized both facials and makeup, so I started to do both. It was the best thing that ever happened to me; I got to make up a ton of faces every day. I did that for about three years, and the clientele was mostly housewives. After a while, I needed a new artistic challenge. Soon I decided to move to Los Angeles and just do makeup. I went to one of the top salons, and they just happened to be looking for a makeup artist. I have found that in my area of Los Angeles, although many of my clients are businesswomen, they're much more adventurous and open to changing their look, which is great creatively.

If you're a salon makeup artist, your typical day may not have many clients on the book, but by the end of the day, with all the walk-ins and referrals, you'll have done quite a few faces, plus some eyebrow arching or lash tinting. And I'd say 90 percent of people are return business.

I'd advise anyone starting out that they have to be flexible, forever. You may have to do house calls at the last minute. You might have to stay late to accommodate someone. You might have to work at inconvenient hours or all weekend sometimes. And you may not get to do the ultimate thing creatively, because this is a service business. Sometimes people forget that. You need to leave your ego out of it.


With all the talk about color in the last few years, I think it's just a matter of time before makeup really takes off in the salon environment nationwide. It's a perfect complement to haircolor; I get a lot of business from clients already in the salon who've been referred to me by their colorist. Women are really savvy these days, < previous page page_205 next page >


too, about what's hot, what's trendy, and what works for them. They have very definite ideas. Avant-garde makeup is cool, but it's intimidating to the client. You need to be able to meet her needs first. If you do and she learns to trust you, she may let you be a little bit more adventurous over time. < previous page page_206 next page >


Appendix A Professional Associations

In addition to contact information for professional organizations, this appendix contains a state-by-state list of cosmetology associations.

Below is a list of organizations that you can contact for further information about different segments of the professional beauty industry. Also included is contact information for accrediting organizations and placement services.

Advanstar Beauty Group

7500 Old Oak Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44130

This organization comprises the International Beauty Shows as well as American Salon magazine. IBS is the largest trade show organization in the beauty industry, with shows in Long Beach, CA; Seattle; Atlanta; Boston; Toronto; and Dallas, as well as the color trade show Haircolor USA, held in Miami every summer. IBS New York, held each March, is the biggest beauty show in the country, and American Salon is the oldest (121 years) and best-read magazine in the beauty industry. < previous page page_207 next page >


American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS)

901 N. Washington St. #206 Alexandria, VA 22314 (800) 831-1086 FAX: (703) 683-2376 Chairman: Janice Dorian

AACS keeps member schools abreast of changes in federal and state laws and regulations. AACS offers its members educational services, promotes the welfare of cosmetology education, and establishes a unity of spirit and understanding among institutions and their instructional staff in their efforts to pursue the goals and resolve the problems related to postsecondary cosmetology education.

American Beauty Association

401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 245-1595 FAX: (312) 245-1080 http://www.americanbeauty.org Executive Director: Paul Dykstra

ABA serves as the lobbying, organizational, and networking association for professional beauty manufacturers.

American Board of Certified Master Haircolorists

(888) 425-6578 (310) 547-0814

This relatively young organization offers haircolor education through a homestudy course that prepares colorists to take a three-part certification examination, offered at sites throughout the United States.

American Hair Loss Council

401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-5128 FAX: (312) 245 1080 Executive Director: Paul Dykstra < previous page page_208 next page >


AHLC is a nonprofit organization that provides the public with nonbiased information on treatments and options for men, women, and children experiencing hair loss. Members include cosmetologists, barbers, manufacturers, physicians, and other specialists.

Associated Bodywork& Massage Professionals

28677 Buffalo Park Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439-7347 (303) 674-8478; (800) 458-2267 FAX: (303) 674-0859 Executive Director: Katie Armitage

ABMP promotes ethical practices and legitimate standards of training, protects the rights of practitioners, and educates the public about the benefits of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies. Membership benefits include professional liability insurance, regulatory interaction, and health insurance.

Beauty & Barber Supply Institute (BBSI)

11811 N. Tatum Blvd. #1085&Phoenix, AZ 85028-1625 (800) 468-BBSI; (602) 404-1800 FAX: (602) 404-8900 http://www.bbsi.org Executive Director: Michael Spano

BBSI is the national association of wholesalers, including distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturers' reps.

Chicago Cosmetologists Association (CCA)

401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-6809; (800) 648-2505 FAX: (312) 245-1080 Executive Director: Paul Dykstra

CCA produces the large Midwest Beauty Show, held every February or March at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. CCA offers educational programs on hair, skin, body, cosmetics, and nails to both members and nonmembers. < previous page page_209 next page >


Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF)

208 E. 51st St. New York, NY 10022 (212) 388-2771 Executive Director: Karen Curtin

CAF'S mission is to develop a unified approach to issues and trends affecting the salon industry and to seek opportunities to improve the industry's image, growth, and development.

Intercoiffure

540 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 288-9003 FAX: (504) 282-5531 President: John Jay

This elite organization provides education and networking opportunities for its approximately 260 salon owner members.

International Chain Salon Association

24804 35th Place South Seattle, WA 98032 (717)429-1800x382 FAX: (717) 429-1143 President: Daniel J. Coniglio

ICSA's members include approximately 50 chain salon organizations throughout North America and Europe. ICSA members own and operate more than 7,000 salons that employ more than 45,000 people. ICSA was established to help chain salons grow in size and strength.

Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC)

401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 245-1595 FAX: (312) 245-1080 http:///www.americanbeauty.org Executive Director: Paul Dykstra < previous page page_210 next page >


A division of the American Beauty Association, NMC represents the interests of manufacturers and manufacturers' reps.

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)

901 Stuart St., Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22203 (703)527-7600 Chief Executive Officer: Mark Gross

This institution establishes standards and accredits cosmetology schools, making them eligible to participate in federal loan programs.

National Alliance of Salon Professionals (NASP)

1221-8 Commercial Park Dr. P.O. Box 4307 Tallahassee, FL 32363 (904) 385-7668; (800) 352-3288 FAX: (904) 385-3330 President: Beverly Kilmer

NASP promotes education and career advancement through 24-hour resources, a bimonthly newsletter, professional networking, legislative representation, certification, and educational programs.

National Association of Barber Boards (NABB)

77 S. High St., 16th Fl Columbus, OH 43266-0304 (614) 466-5003

Founded in 1935, this organization promotes the exchange of information among state barber boards and state agencies that examine, license, and regulate the barber industry; and aims to improve standards and procedures for examining barbers and regulating the barber industry.

National Cosmetology Association (NCA)

401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 http://www.nca-now.com Executive Director: Gordon Miller < previous page page_211 next page >


NCA, which was founded in 1921, represents more than 30,000 licensed cosmetologists and salon owners across the country. NCA's interests and activities include every sector of the industryhairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, salon owners, school owners, and cosmetology students.

National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Inc. (NIC)

2244 Bronx Park East #4K Bronx, NY 10467 (718) 519-6861 FAX: (718) 519-7679 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Coordinator of Testing: Mary Healy

NIC is a not-for-profit organization comprised of state board members from all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. NIC promotes an exchange of ideas, professionalism, and standardization of regulations, and it offers national examinations for license of cosmetology and related fields.

The Salon Association (TSA)

11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 1085 Phoenix, AZ 85028-1618 (602) 996-0749; (800) 211-4TSA FAX: (602) 404-8900 http://www.salons.org Manager: Jill Kohler

TSA's mission is to help salon owners find and share business solutions. It offers business education and creates member benefits and services that enhance salons' business environment.

Steiner/Transocean

1007 North America Way, 4th Fl. Miami, FL 33132 (305) 358-9002

Steiner operates the single biggest commercial cruise ship salon concession in the world. It's always looking for skilled hairdressers, body and massage therapists, and nail technicians with a little experience who'd like to travel the world. < previous page page_212 next page >


Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

P.O. Box 3000 Leesburg, VA 20177-0300 (703) 777-8810 FAX: (703) 777-8999 Executive Director: Stephen Denby

VICA is a nonprofit organization that develops programs in tandem with vocational and technical schools.

State Cosmetology Associations

Joining your state cosmetology association can provide you with a wealth of benefits, including a lobbying voice in your state legislature, networking contacts, and important information on new laws. Below are the names and addresses of the remitting officers to contact for membership details.

Alabama

James Grabney 2012 Rodgers Dr. Huntsville,AL 35811

Alaska

Charlie Menard-Owen 1051E.Bogard#5 Wasilla,AK 99687

Arkansas

Michael Hill 116 N. Block Fayetteville, AR 72701

Arizona

Ileane Murty 9207 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021

California

Carrie Knight 526 Mission St. Redding, CA 96099

Colorado

Sarah Lee Foster 3625 Ivy Denver, CO 80207

Connecticut

Barbara salafia 2383 Durham Rd. Madison, CT 06443

Delaware

Susan Todd 1000 Kings Hwy Lewes, DE 19958 < previous page page_213 next page >


District of Columbia

Eivind Bjerke 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007

Florida

Edward McDonald 7755 New Tampa Hwy. Lakeland,FL33815

Georgia

Billy Wilson 401 Mall Blvd#F-103 Savannah, GA 31405

Hawaii

Emily N. Balgos 91-1661 Orrick St. Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Idaho

Lusene Burgi 1427 Malta Ave. Burley,ID83318

Illinois

Rusell Bodmar Illinois Cosmetology Association 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611

Indiana

Marla McCreery Indiana Cosmetology Association P.O. Box 2549, South Main (Rear) Middlebury, IN 46540

Iowa

Linda Van Wyk 858 S. 121st Ave. E. Monroe, IA 50170

Kansas

Consuelo Davis 422 Waverly Wichita, KS 67218

Kentucky

Sandi Holland 401 Audobon Radcliff, KY 40160

Louisiana

Diana Adair c/o Adairs Hairstyling 2102 Benton Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111

Maine

Rosemarie Eramo Rt. 8, Box 5544A Brunswick, ME 04011

Maryland

Mary Hawkins National Cosmetology Association of Maryland 3200 M Street, SE Washington, DC 20019

Massachusetts

Chris Fedak 20 Riverview Terrace Chicopee, MA 01013 < previous page page_214 next page >


Michigan

Gerald Kelly 414 Harpers Way Lansing, MI 48917

Minnesota

Susan Riege 6950 France Ave. S., Suite 11 Edina, MN 55435

Mississippi

Elizabeth Richerson 3515 Galloway Ave. Jackson, MS 39216

Missouri

Susie Griffith 1302 Kenner St. Crystal City, MO 63109

Montana

Wendell Petersen 2207 Suzanne Court Missoula, MT 59801

Nebraska

Joyce Petersen R.R.#1, Box 34 Curtis, NE 69025

New Hampshire

Shirley Frank Park Place 34-65 Victoria Manchester, NH 03104

New Jersey

C. Margaret Falduto 421 W. Main St. Boonton, NJ 07005

New Mexico

Ruth I. Hansen 6220 Childs Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM 87105

New York

New York State Cosmetology Association 48 Howard St. Albany, NY 12207

North Carolina

Byron Brady P.O. Box #6181 Raleigh, NC 27628

North Dakota

Barb Baker 1726 14th Ave. W. #329 Williston, ND 58801

Ohio

Doris Calhoun 3751 Frondorf Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45211

Oklahoma

Nadine Schaefer 821 SW 37th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 < previous page page_215 next page >


Oregon

Linda Richardson 510 Main Ave. Eugene, OR 97404

Pennsylvania

Debbie Mastrini 57 Virginia Terrace Forty-Fort, PA 18704

Rhode Island

Eileen Paolino 1841 Smith St. North Providence, RI 02911

South Carolina

Vilma Cobb 102 Lionsgate Columbia, SC 29223

South Dakota

Dar Algra 119 South Egan Madison, SD 57042

Tennessee

Paulette Miller 300 Davis St. Shelbyville, TN 37160

Texas

Jonnie McCoy TCA Office P.O. Box 14158 Fort Worth. TX 76117

Utah

Cheryl Ann Pierce 4241 South Chapel View Circle Provo, UT 84604

Vermont

Charlie Billings 1 Mills St. B-19 Burlington, VT 05401

Virginia

Richard Roach Sherwood Shopping Center 142 Arnett Blvd. Danville, VA 24541

Washington

Margene Mallow 2159 Van Giesen Richland,WA 99352

West Virginia

Charles Reynolds P.O. Box 2151 Charleston, WV 26301

Wisconsin

Joann Dethardt 42 South Elm St. Mayville,WI 53050

Wyoming

Donna Charron 1021 E. 18th Ave. Torrington, WY 82240 < previous page page_216 next page >


Appendix B Additional Resources

This appendix contains a list of books, magazines, and Web sites that can assist you in your job search.

Books

For more information on the topics discussed in this book, refer to the following reading lists, which are organized by subject.

Colleges

The College Handbook 1998, 35th Edition. 1997, College Entrance Examination Board.

The Complete Book of Colleges 1998. 1997, Random House: The Princeton Review.

Peterson's Guide to Two-Year Colleges 1998: The Only Guide to More Than 1,500 Community and Junior Colleges. 1997, Peterson's.

Cover Letters

Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead, by Martin Yate. 1997, Adams Media Corporation. < previous page page_217 next page >


Dynamite Cover Letters, by Ron and Caryl Krannich. 1997, Impact Publications. The Perfect Cover Letter, by Richard H. Beatty. 1997, John Wiley & Sons.

200 Letters for Job Hunters, by William S. Frank. 1993, Ten Speed Press.

Financial Aid

The Best Resources for College Financial Aid 1996/97, by Michael Osborn. 1996, Resource Pathways, Inc.

College Costs & financial Aid Handbook, 18th Ed., by the College School Service. 1998, College Entrance Examination Board.

Financing College: How to Use Savings, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Loans to Afford the School of Your Choice, by Kristen Davis. 1996, Kiplinger Books.

Paying for College Without Going Broke, 1999 Ed., by Kalman A. Chany and Geoff Martz. 1998, Random House: The Princeton Review.

10-Minute Guide to Paying for College, by William D. Van Dusen and Bart Astor. 1996, Arco Publishing.

General Information

Big Hair: A Journey into the Transformation of the Self, by Grant McCracken. 1995, The Overlook Press.

Communication Skills for Cosmetologists, by Kathleen Ann Bergant. 1994, Milady/SalonOvations Publishing.

Cosmetology Licensing Exam: The Complete Preparation Guide. 1998, LearningExpress.

Daring Do's: A History of Extraordinary Hair, by Mary Trasko. 1994, Flammarion, Paris.

Discover What You're Best At, by Barry and Linda Gale. 1990, Fireside.

Doing What You Love, by Cheryl Gilman. 1993, Contemporary Books.

Effective Business Speaking: The Basics Made Easy, by Judith McManus. 1998, LearningExpress.

Finding Your Perfect Work, by Paul and Sarah Edwards. 1996, Tarcher.

Get Ahead! Stay Ahead! by Diana Booker. 1997, McGraw-Hill.

How to Find Work You Love, by Laurence G. Boldt. 1996, Penguin Arkana.

I Can, I Will: Dynamics for Personal Success, by Frederick G. Elias. 1991, Milady/ SalonOvations Publishing.

Life Management Skills, by Catherine Lamb. 1996, Milady/SalonOvations Publishing.

Love Your Work and Success Will Follow, by Arlene S. Hirsch. 1996, John Wiley & Sons. < previous page page_218 next page >


Managing Your Career in a Changing Workplace, Jane Ballback and Jan Slater. 1996, Richard Chang Associates.

Networking for Novices: The Basics Made Easy, by Susan Shelly. 1998, LearningExpress.

Putting Your Talent to Work, by Lucia Capacchione and Peggy Van Pelt. 1996, Health Communications, Inc.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey. 1989, Fireside Books.

Sorry I Kept You Waiting, Madam, by Vidal Sassoon. 1968, G. P Putnam's Sons.

Test Your Own Job Aptitude, by Jim Barnett and Geoff Williams. 1992, Penguin Books.

The Transition: How to Become a Salon Professional, by Louise Cotter. 1996, Milady Publishing.

Unlocking Your Career Potential, by Jan Ballback and Jan Slater. 1996, Richard Chang Associates.

Vidal Sassoon and the Bauhaus, by Gerald Battle-Welch, Luca P. Marighetti, and Werner Möller. 1994, Distributed Art Publishers (originally published in Germany).

Who's Running Your Career? by Caela Farren. 1997, Bard Press.

Work With Passion: How to Do What You Love for a Living, by Nancy Anderson. 1995, New World Library.

Your First Job, by Ron Fry 1996, Career Press.

Your Own Worst Enemy: How to Overcome Career Self-Sabotage, by Andrew J. DuBrin. 1992, Amacom.

Zen and the Art of Making a Living, by Laurence G. Boldt. 1993, Penguin Arkana.

Interviews

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Interview, by Marc Dorio. 1997, Alpha Books.

The Craft of Interviewing, by John Brady. 1977, Vintage.

Hire Me! Secrets of Job Interviewing, by Patricia Noel Drain, 1992, Price Stern Sloan.

How to Get Interviews from Classified Job Ads, by Kenton W. Elderkin. 1993, Impact Publications.

Job Interviews for Dummies, by Joyce Cain Kennedy. 1996, Dummies Press/IDG Books.

Killer Interviews, by Frederick W. Ball and Barbara W. Ball. 1996, McGraw-Hill.

Last-Minute Interview Tips, by Brandon Toropov. 1996, Career Press. < previous page page_219 next page >


Make Your Job Interview a Success, by J. I. Biegeleisen. 1994, Arco Publishing.

Power Interviews, by Neil Yeager and Lee Hough. 1990, John Wiley & Sons.

Job Hunting

Be Your Own Headhunter Online, by Pam Dixon and Sylvia Tierstein. 1995, Random House.

The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, by Carol Eikleberry. 1995, Ten Speed Press.

Career Miracles, by Jerry Sears. 1995, Associates Publishers.

Careers by Design, by Roz Goldfarb. 1997, Allworth Press.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting the Job You Want, by Marc Dorio. 1998, Alpha Books.

The Complete Job Search Handbook, by Howard Eigler. 1988, Henry Holt.

The Complete Job Search Organizer, by Jack O'Brien. 1997, Kiplinger Books.

Every Woman's Essential Job Hunting and Resume Book, by Laura Morin. 1994, Bob Adams, Inc.

The Foolproof Job Search Workbook, by Donald Asher. 1995, Ten Speed Press.

Get the Job You Want in 30 Days, by Gary Joseph Grappo. 1997, Berkley.

The Guide to Internet Job Searching, by Margaret Riley, Frances Roehm, and Steve Oserman. 1997,VGM Career Horizons.

Hook Up, Get Hired! The Internet Job Search Revolution, by Joyce Cain Kennedy. 1995, John Wiley & Sons.

How to Create the Job You Want, by Raymond Gerson. 1996, Enrichment Enterprises.

How to Get Hired Today! by George E. Kent. 1995, VGM Career Horizons.

How to Get Your Dream Job Using the Web, by Shannon Karl and Arthur Karl. 1997, Coriolis Group Books.

If You're Clueless About Getting a Great Job, by Seth Godin. 1998, Dearborn Financial Publishing.

In Search of the Perfect Job, by Clyde C. Lowstuter and David P. Robertson. 1992, McGraw-Hill.

Job Hunting Made Easy: 20 Simple Steps to Coming Up a Winner, by Carol Sonnenblick, Michaele Basciano, and Kim Crabbe. 1997, LearningExpress.

Job Search 101, edited by Marcia R. Fox and Pat Morton. 1997, JIST Works, Inc.

Job Search Networking, by Richard H. Beatty. 1994, Bob Adams, Inc. < previous page page_220 next page >


Job Search: The Total System, by Kenneth M. Dawson and Sheryl N. Dawson. 1996, John Wiley & Sons.

Job Smart: What You Need to Know to Get the Career You Want, by Tim Haft, Meg Heenehan, Marci Tamb, and Michelle Tullier. 1997, Random House: Princeton Review.

Jobsmarts for Twentysomethings, by Bradley G. Richardson. 1995, Vintage.

Landing the Job You Want, by William C. Bynam. 1997, DDI Press.

101 Ways to Power Up Your Job Search, by J. Thomas Buck, William R. Matthews, and Robert N. Leech. 1997, McGraw-Hill.

The Only Job Hunting Guide You'll Ever Need, by Kathryn and Ross Petras. 1995, Fireside.

Professional By Choice: Milady's Career Development Guide, by Victoria Harper. 1994, Milady Publishing.

The Very Quick Job Search, by J. Michael Farr. 1996, JIST Works, Inc.

Where the Jobs Are, by Joyce Hadley. 1995, Career Press.

The Women's Job Search Handbook, by Gerri Bloomberg and Margaret Holden. 1991, Williamson Publishing.

Resumes

How to Write Better Resumes, by Gary Joseph Grappo and Adele Lewis. 1998, Barron's.

101 Resumes for Sure-Fire Results, by Robbie Miller Kaplan. 1994, Amacom.

Resume Writing, by Burdette E. Bostwick. 1990, John Wiley & Sons.

Resumes for People Who Hate to Write Resumes, by Jack W. Wright. 1994, Shastar Press.

Top Secret Resumes and Cover Letters, by Steven Provenzano. 1998, Dearborn Financial Publishers.

Trashproof Resumes, by Timothy D. Haft. 1995, Random House: The Princeton Review.

Wow! Resumes for Creative Careers, by Matthew J. DeLuca and Nanette F. DeLuca. 1997, McGraw-Hill.

Your First Resume, by Ron Fry. 1996, Career Press. < previous page page_221 next page >


Magazines

Trade magazines are a valuable source of information on trends, techniques, and business for the salon professional. Contact any or all of the following:

American Salon 270 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10016

Dermascope 3939 East Hwy.80 Suite#408 Mesquite,TX 75150

Modern Salon P.O. Box 1414 Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Salon News 5 East 34th St. New York, NY 10001

SalonOvations 3 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12212-2519

Shop Talk 228 S. Wabash, 10th Fl. Chicago, IL 60604

Skin Inc. 362 South Schmale Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60188-2787 < previous page page_222 next page >


Web Sites

http:\\www.beautyschools.org

Home page of the Association of Accredited Cosmetology Schools (AACS).

http:\\www.clubspa.usa.com

For candidates interested in employment in the day spa industry. Listings are posted by date and by JobID number. If you wish to post your resume, send it to this address.

http:\\naccas.org

This site, for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, has a job bank and a resume bank for beauty professionals, as well as an annual report, legislative updates, a list of accredited schools, and application forms for financial aid.

http:\\NCA-now.com

The official site of the National Cosmetology Association.

http:\\hairnet.com

This site contains American Salon's Web page as well as product news from major manufacturers, a consumer hotline, a salon listing section, the home page of Honors Beauty College, and a link to other beauty-related sites.

http:\\www.americanbeauty.org

The Web site of the American Beauty Association.

http:\\www.salons.org

The Web site of the Salon Association.

http:\\bbsi.org

The home page of the Beauty & Barber Supply Institute, the distributors' association.

http:\\www.robertcraig.com

This site provides information on haircolor for consumers and professionals from haircolor whiz Robert Craig. < previous page page_223 next page >

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http:\\www.ed.gov

The Department of Education's home page provides information on financial aid programs as well as application forms to download.

http:\\www.hairstylist.com

This site features style options for consumers and pros.

http:\\www.salonweb.com

This site offers chat rooms, product information, style tips, surveys, and job listings.

http:\\beautytech.com

Here you'll find information on booth rental issues, live chat rooms, a message center, business support for salons, and a job posting site called Spa/Salon Staffing Services. < previous page page_224

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