Career questions tagged cosmetology
What is a piece of advice you wish someone would’ve given you, when you first started your current career?
I am going to school to become a nail technician. This will be a career change for me, coming out of HR. #spring2026
What Steps Should I Take to Build a Career in Cosmetic Product Development?
What career paths would best lead me toward working in the beauty industry as a product developer or cosmetic chemist, especially as someone who is currently a cosmetology student with a strong interest in skincare, makeup, and inclusive beauty? I am passionate about creating products that work for diverse skin tones and backgrounds, and I also want to understand how I can combine my hands-on cosmetology experience, leadership roles, and interest in science and culture into a strong college and career path. What steps should I take in high school and college to build experience, stand out in the industry, and eventually work for a beauty brand in places like New York City or with global companies?
How do I balance a Marketing degree at a four-year university while also pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship and assisting at a salon I am worried about the cost of student housing in Sacramento and want to know how professionals managed high intensity side hustles during college.?
I’m a first-gen student and licensed cosmetologist transferring to Sacramento State. My mission is to open my own beauty or tattoo studio, and I’m using my Marketing degree to build that dream. I’m nervous about balancing full-time classes and housing costs with a hands-on apprenticeship or salon job. How do I stay financially stable without burning out? I want to make myself proud and bridge the gap between business school and my creative passions.
What do I put on my resume who is interested in cosmetology?
What do I put on my resume who is interested in cosmetology?
What i would put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in business and cosmetology?
What i would put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in business and cosmetology?
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in business?
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in business? I'm interested in hair products and learning more about hair.
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in cosmetologists.?
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in cosmetologists.
How to build a resume as sophomore who is interested in business and cosmetology?
How to build a resume as sophomore who is interested in business and cosmetology?
Could you really get a disease from being a cosmetologists?
I am a 7th grader at Crane Middle School and I really want to do cosmetology and I mostly wanna do nails and hair. Although I’ve heard that when you do that job for so long it’s able to give you cancer, lung disease, and skin disorders. And I really wanna know if it’s very dangerous to be a nail tech and also how much practice it will take. But if anyone could tell me how dangerous it is to become a cosmetologist I would really appreciate it. Because I would really like to know what things to avoid.
What should I do if I'm stuck between two career options?
Part of me wants to become a cosmetologist, like a hairstylist or a makeup artist, but the other part wants to become a choir or music teacher. I've done research on both, and am in classes for both currently. (Online Cosmetology and Chorale).
After completing cosmetology school, what are some of the biggest challenges for new stylists?
I am graduating with my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2 weeks, but I have decided to follow my dream of attending cosmetology school next year. Any advice about school or the next steps after school would be greatly appreciated!
Can I be a teacher and own a salon at the same time?
I have always loved doing hair, makeup, and nails since I was a child. I've also always loved to pretend I'm teaching a class when I study. I took cosmetology and loves it in highschool and Im now planning to attend college to be a teacher. I'm so excited to work in a salon. I hope to open a salon one day called the retro or retro because I love 80s vibes but I also love western vibes so I might go with western cuts or something I'm not sure yet.
Do I have to take a business class in college of I want to open up my own salon?
I e been told many different things some being that if I have my state board license and have worked for 5 years in a salon I can open my own business other tell me I have to take a class and some say I don't have to.
How do I use my scholarship money to pay for college, and what do I need to know when becoming a salon owner and teacher?
I'm in 12 grade and in my 2nd year of cosmetology. I plan to work in a salon until I graduate college and become a teacher. I hope to open my own salon after 2 years of teaching but also continue to teach.
What skills or qualities do you believe separate a good cosmetologist from a truly exceptional one, and how can a student start developing those early in their training?
I am going to cosmetology school in December and I have heard after school some struggle to find clients and work. I would like to know how I can be successful early in this field in order to grow in my career.
Are there any programs, mentor, or specific classes that help transfer students like me get that kind of entrepreneurial project off the ground while we're still in school?
I'm a 2 year transfer student and already excited to start a small salon business in the local community with my best friend.
Can someone please guide me on how to apply or contact the right organization for an online eyebrow threading exam or certification?
I have a license from India and more than 5 years of experience doing eyebrow threading and shaping while helping in a salon. I would like to set up an online exam or certification so I can officially continue my work and grow my career. *Note: Question asked anonymously by a learner
How do I get into Cosmetic science?
I've graduated from high school and I want to get into cosmetic science but I'm unsure of which route i should take for my bachelors and how I should go about it.
hair school ?
I'm interested in going into hair styling, how did you know where you wanted to go to school?
What careers should I consider?
I'm a freshman in HS and I'm starting to be expected to know what I want to do in the future but I'm really unsure. I've been told that I am creative and calm/quiet. My parents suggest I do interior design, graphic design or marketing but I'm not sure if I'd enjoy that. I'm good at working with kids, I love animals (I used to research different things like dog breeds when I was younger), fashion and cosmetics (especially makeup and skin care). I'm a gymnast, not sure if that's relevant, and my favorite subject right now is English. (I also like art and I love to read). And if possible I would love to travel and see different parts of the world. I also have about 3 1/2 years of experience working as a cashier at my grandparents business if that helps. Overall i'm asking for guidance on what careers I should research/pursue.
As a highschool student about to graduate, how should i go about my career?
I am currently a student at coastal plains night school. I'm in 12th grade. I just applied to go to school for cosmetology. I'm a high b student. My interest are music , art, and photography. I've been doing art and music since elementary school. I'm self-taught with the ukulele. I started photography in 10th grade. I definitely want to do something with music that's my first option. I've also just started experimenting with cutting hair and might like t be a cosmetologist.
How long do you have to go to college to become a cosmetologist?
Only 9 to 24 months.
What advice can you give me for a successful return to school at the age of 50 ?
I’m 50+ years old and decided to enroll in cosmetology & esthetician program at my local community college. Nervous!
How long does it take to earn the money you paid for school back as a cosmetologist?
Depending on where I work and hours, what's the average time it takes to make a profit off of what I spend at school?
if you are renting a booth in a salon, how much is the bill?
would it be better to do hair out of your house or start your own salon rather than renting a booth, if not, why?
What are the steps to specializing in something related to hair?
I'd like to be a blonding and extension specialist and I am curious if there are extra classes you take after cosmetology school or if it's just pure experience
How long did it take to build up enough clientele to pay off your debt?
I'm a high school student looking to purse a career in cosmetology once I've graduated.