COSMETOLOGY

Mrs. Jodi CeproInstructor

Billie Jo MarinoInstructional Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION Cosmetologists provide personal care and

enhancement services on the hair, skin and nails that include: shampooing, cutting, styling, coloring, perming, apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and manicure hands and feet.

Skills Learned at LCCTC

HAIR CARE • Cleansing/Conditioning• Cutting• Styling • Perming/Relaxers• Color Service• Cleanse, cut, style of

wigs

NAIL CARE• File, cleanse, care of cuticle• Massage of hands/feet• Polish application/Nail Art

SKIN CARE• Cleanse• Massage• Apply makeup• Remove unwanted hair

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in a salon is a physically active occupation with most duties being performed in a standing position

You will be working directly with the general public in a salon and employees are usually required to follow a dress code or be in uniform. A cosmetologist should expect to be a productive team member, be creative, and possess good communication skills.

EDUCATION

The Cosmetology Program at Lawrence Co. CTC provides students with good attendance the 1250 hours of training necessary to take the Cosmetology State Board Exam. Upon passing the exam, students will receive their license. Continuing education is advised due to changes in fashion trends, product knowledge and new techniques.

WAGES Location PayPeriod

2007

10% 25% Median 75% 90%

United States Hourly $7.11 $8.20 $10.68 $14.46 $19.85

Yearly $14,800 $17,100 $22,200 $30,100 $41,300

PennsylvaniaHourly $6.88 $7.47 $9.10 $11.79 $15.11

Yearly $14,300 $15,500 $18,900 $24,500 $31,400

Cosmetologists are usually paid based on a commission or may be paid an hourly wage, and being tipped for your service by clients is not unusual.

Salary typically increases with experience , expanded client base, and adding additional responsibilities like management.

JOB OUTLOOK for CosmetologyState and National Trends

United States

Employment Percent

Job Openings 1

2006 2016 Change

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 617,500 694,200 12% 15,050

Pennsylvania

Employment Percent

Job Openings 1

2004 2014 Change

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 31,950 37,500 17% 1,150

1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.