Before enrolling in a cosmetology program, a few important details often catch people off guard. These include how the training is structured, how much time you’ll actually spend in school, and what you’re expected to do once you start working with real clients. Those are the parts that have the biggest impact on your experience.It’s easy to picture the fun parts, like … [Read more...]

If you’re in beauty school or already working behind the chair, you’ve probably heard people talk about the State Board a lot. It can sound more complicated than it really is.The State Board is the group that sets the rules for your license, from how you qualify to how you keep it active. A big part of your training as a cosmetologist is really just understanding the State … [Read more...]

If you’re a professional hairstylist, makeup artist, or nail technician planning to move to a new state, you might be wondering: Can I use my cosmetology license there? The short answer is yes, but not automatically.Each state has its own licensing rules, so your license may not follow you across state lines. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck or have to start over with a … [Read more...]

If you’ve been thinking about working in beauty professionally, getting licensed is usually the first real step. There’s a process, but it becomes much simpler once you see each step clearly. Learning how to get a cosmetology license comes down to three main things: training, testing, and applying. Each step builds on the last, and once you know what to expect, it feels a … [Read more...]

If you’ve been thinking about working in the beauty industry, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point: Is cosmetology a good career choice?The short answer is yes, for the right person. But like most careers, it depends on what you want out of your work, your lifestyle, and how willing you are to grow into the role over time.Cosmetology is a hands-on, people-focused career … [Read more...]