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Industrial & Scientific Areas Technical Supervisor - Beauty Products Sales Person - Beauty Products Sales Supervisor - Beauty Products Buyer - Research Assistant - Demonstrator - Manufacturer's Representative Private, Chain or Department Store Salons Hairstylist - Hair Colorist - Perm Technician - Scalp & Hair Technician - Hair Straightening Technician - Manicurist - Facial Expert - Makeup Artist - Traveling or Platform Stylist - Salon Owner - Salon Manager - Cosmetology Supervisor - Cosmetology Director - Cosmetology Owner In The Educational Areas Teacher of Cosmetology (General) - Teacher of Cosmetology (Special) - Teacher Trainer - State Board Inspector - State Board Member - Beauty Editor - Writer in the Beauty Field - Vocational Guidance Director - Education Director for Manufacturer      Because it's one of the most exciting and fastest growing professional fields with jobs to offer RIGHT NOW. If you just graduated from high school or are at a career crossroad, it's time to get serious about a fulfilling career that provides job security. It's time to consider cosmetology. Since this is a serious decision, let's be frank. To be a cosmetologist, you have to like people, be self-motivated and enjoy thinking creatively and working independently. And as with any profession, you should be willing to begin in an entry-level position and not mind a few extra hours to boost your income and further your career. But if you've got the right stuff, if you're inspired by the world of fashion and beauty, then let's talk. A cosmetology license opens the doors to a broad range of pursuits. It's much more than working in a salon with hair, makeup and nails. It's working with people and making them feel good about themselves. It's the science of skin care . . . educating others . . . or running your own business. In fact, cosmetology is art, science and psychology all rolled into one.        Cosmetology is one of the most dynamic and in-demand careers you can choose. According to an independent survey, almost 40,000 jobs went unfilled because there are far more entry-level jobs than there are new cosmetologists! The survey showed that the number of salons and job openings is increasing each year. The survey also revealed that:     Almost half of the salons responding said they had a hard time finding new employees. Jobs aren't just in big cities. The greatest number of salons are in smaller cities and rural areas. The Northeast and North Central states are good places for jobs in cosmetology. There, almost 100 percent of new graduates found jobs in salons. Cosmetics companies, department stores, nail and skin care salons, major product manufacturers and distributors also hire cosmetologists and they weren't even included in the survey. The salary range of a stylist is based on either salary or commission. We teach our students to ask certain questions when seeking employment in cosmetology. One important question that needs to be addressed is: Is the salon a commission salon or a salary salon? Either program can be good for a stylist depending on how it is set up. Commission rate is easily the most overrated factor of those items that influence a stylist's income. Instead of the question, "How much commission will I be getting?" Ask, "How much money will I be able to earn." We consistently see the top salons, with stylists earning $30,000, $40,000 and even $50,000 a year, also providing some of the most conservative commission rates. We have also seen stylists demanding, and getting, extremely high commission rates and yet they are starving. Sixty percent (60%) of nothing is still nothing. If the salon is on a salary program, be sure that there is a program of periodic raises that you can achieve by making appropriate progress. Economic conditions for the millennium leave a continuous demand for cosmetologist. Both husband and wife are working in most households and both need services of a stylist.     A workforce of 510,000 full-time and part-time employees is needed annually to staff today's salons. To meet this continuous demand, at least 150,000 cosmetology students must be graduated each year from proprietary and public vocational beauty schools and licensed by the State to practice. Plus, to satisfy the salon client's increasing sophistication and demand for highly skilled professional services, an ever increasingly motivated, success-oriented student is necessary. Working conditions for a stylist are only as adequate as the salon provides. Most "team" salons provide training programs, advertisings, and professional products. Proper lighting, air conditioning, and an employee bathroom are a must.