Become a hairdresser

Common Questions and Answers

Find answers to commonly asked questions and learn more about careers and education in the beauty arts. Choose an area of study, or a question category using the Q&A box on the right.

Vital Statistics

According to the NACCAS 2003 Job Demand Survey ?

• There were more than 1,600,00 professionals working in more than 312,000 beauty salons, skin care salons, nail salons, and barber shops in January of 2003.

      Since 1999?

• The number of salon professionals is up 24%
• The number of salons is up 5.6%
• The number of workstations/chairs is up 9%
• The number of employees leaving their positions is down 12%
• The number of new hires is up 37%
• Where can I find information about beauty and cosmetology schools?

Choosing the Right School

• Is there any difference between a beauty school and a cosmetology school?
• Is there anything I can do to help facilitate my decision making process?
• Should I visit the cosmetology school before making a final decision?
• Should I limit my search for cosmetology schools to ones that are located in close proximity to where I live?