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Jennifer
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When is the soonest am i able to start cosmetology school? I am 15, and want to start as soon as possible.
Im from Washington, going to high school.
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Adrian Santos
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Knowing someone who has completed cosmetology school would be your best bet on how to get started doing this!
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Hi Jennifer,
According to the Washington Department of Licensing - https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/get_cosmetologist.html
Licensing Requirements: Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Hair Design, or Master Esthetician
School or Apprenticeship Graduate:
To get your license as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Master Esthetician, or Hair Design you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Graduate from a school approved and licensed by the Department of Licensing with the minimum required state hours OR Successfully complete a State-Approved Apprenticeship Training Program with the minimum state-required hours
- Pass the State-Approved Practical and Written Exams administered by D.L. Roope
Reciprocity Applicants:
To get your license as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Master Esthetician, or Hair Design you must:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Have an active license in good standing in another jurisdiction and have passed that jurisdiction's approved exam(s).
In either scenario above and after earning your license, it must be posted/displayed at your work station.
Educational Pathway for a career in Cosmetology :
One needs to earn a high school degree or a general educational development (GED) before pursuing Cosmetology school. Cosmetology school is around 12 months at a private beauty school. At these schools, a number of hours are required to complete. According to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), the national average of required hours is between 1,400 to 1,600 to depending on the state where the school is located.
An Associates Degree can be earned at a community or technical college. This will take two years to accomplish. In either scenario at a private beauty school or at a community or technical college, there are costs involved for the programs, hands on training, etc. Cosmetology costs can be up to $20,000+ for tuition, books, fees, supplies, etc.
When considering a Cosmetology program, several things need to be researched:
- The Cosmetology program is state approved, especially for licensing.
- Program reviews will need to be considered from alumni and current students.
- Programs are checked for high rates for graduation.
- Career placement after graduation
- Financial assistance for the Cosmetology program
- Hands-On Training and Apprenticeship Programs
- Continuing education opportunities after graduation
Hope this information helps and best wishes for your career in Cosmetology!
According to the Washington Department of Licensing - https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/get_cosmetologist.html
Licensing Requirements: Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Hair Design, or Master Esthetician
School or Apprenticeship Graduate:
To get your license as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Master Esthetician, or Hair Design you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Graduate from a school approved and licensed by the Department of Licensing with the minimum required state hours OR Successfully complete a State-Approved Apprenticeship Training Program with the minimum state-required hours
- Pass the State-Approved Practical and Written Exams administered by D.L. Roope
Reciprocity Applicants:
To get your license as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, Master Esthetician, or Hair Design you must:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Have an active license in good standing in another jurisdiction and have passed that jurisdiction's approved exam(s).
In either scenario above and after earning your license, it must be posted/displayed at your work station.
Educational Pathway for a career in Cosmetology :
One needs to earn a high school degree or a general educational development (GED) before pursuing Cosmetology school. Cosmetology school is around 12 months at a private beauty school. At these schools, a number of hours are required to complete. According to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), the national average of required hours is between 1,400 to 1,600 to depending on the state where the school is located.
An Associates Degree can be earned at a community or technical college. This will take two years to accomplish. In either scenario at a private beauty school or at a community or technical college, there are costs involved for the programs, hands on training, etc. Cosmetology costs can be up to $20,000+ for tuition, books, fees, supplies, etc.
When considering a Cosmetology program, several things need to be researched:
- The Cosmetology program is state approved, especially for licensing.
- Program reviews will need to be considered from alumni and current students.
- Programs are checked for high rates for graduation.
- Career placement after graduation
- Financial assistance for the Cosmetology program
- Hands-On Training and Apprenticeship Programs
- Continuing education opportunities after graduation
Hope this information helps and best wishes for your career in Cosmetology!