what licenses do i need to become a cosmotoligist?!
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To become a cosmetologist in the United States, a state license is required. Each state mandates the amount of educational hours necessary before a practical exam may be taken. Some states also allow apprenticeships in hair salons under the guidance of a licensed cosmetology teacher, but this is quickly becoming obsolete. Safety guidelines and the threat of lawsuits have changed the salon environment, and kept apprentices away from the chair. These days it is beneficial for anyone interested in cosmetology to pursue the minimum qualifications of hairdressing.
Cosmetology licenses must be renewed every two years. Licenses expire on December 31st of the expiration year. The State Board of Cosmetology regulates how many, if any, continuing education units or hours are needed to maintain an active license in a particular state.
Steps to become a cosmetologist
1. Obtain a high school diploma or GED.
2. Check the licensing requirements for cosmetologists in your state. If you want to do hair, but also have an interest in related areas, make certain you work toward obtaining separate licenses if necessary.
3. Enroll in an accredited cosmetology or vocational school. Download the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences Web site (see naccas.org) for a list of schools. Visit several to see which offers the best combination of classroom and practical training.
4. Look for internships at salons that will provide you with course credit.
5. Get ready for the state board examination, which you will take after graduation. It is part written, part practical. Your school should be willing to give its students mock exams.
6. Look for jobs through your school, classified ads, the Internet and hair salons you have visited in the past.
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