Think attending a cosmetology school can only set you down one or two paths? Think again. Below, we have several career options for graduates, from hair to nails and everything in between. Read on to find the right cosmetology jobs for you — and then, you can even learn more about programs that will help you get trained for your new career!
1. Barber
Total pay range (including tips): $19,390–$70,925
Role includes: cutting and trimming a variety of hair types, cleaning and sweeping work stations, cleaning and sterilizing scissors and other utensils
2. Electrologist
Total pay range (including tips): $37,440–$197,600
Role includes: successfully removing unwanted hair from customers, maintaining a clean work environment and tools
3. Hair stylist
Total pay range (including tips): $17,531–$56,464
Role includes: styling hair and applying aesthetic treatments, maintaining and developing style techniques and best-practices, cleaning work areas and tools
4. Hairdresser
Total pay range (including tips): $18,466–$63,116
Role includes: styling hair and applying aesthetic treatments, maintaining and developing style techniques and best-practices, cleaning work areas and tools
5. Make-up artist
Total pay range (including tips): $22,456–$102,221
Role includes: using cosmetic products to enhance natural beauty and create looks to meet the needs of clients, providing consultations and demonstrations, providing information on selecting and applying products
6. Massage therapist
Total pay range (including tips): $26,635–$107,915
Role includes: massaging the body to relieve stress or tension, using proper tools/materials to relax the body, maintaining a clean work environment
7. Nail technician
Total pay range (including tips): $18,140–$48,299
Role includes: maintaining a clean work environment, staying up-to-date with different techniques and styles, engaging with customers to their liking of style
Compensation data gathered from Payscale.com.
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