BEAUTY SCHOOLS

Beauty schools are not just about cutting hair and applying make-up. They are about so much more. Comprehensive beauty schools offer opportunities such as careers in cosmetology, nail technician, spa professional, skin care, massage therapy, and business management (salon management).

A cosmetologist offers much to his/her client. Foremost, a greater sense of self. Who doesn't feel better about themselves when they feel they look their best. Beauty schools prepare a cosmetologist to provide this sense through traditional means such as hair cutting, coloring, and styling. Schools also teach hair straightening, waving, and waxing. Included in many beauty schools cosmetology programs are nail technician programs, teaching manicures and pedicures, and sanitation. Wouldn't you love to be pampered in these ways? What a treat!

Massage therapy students work in a variety of settings including doctors offices, chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, as well as health spas, day spas, and personal clinics. Beauty schools offer massage therapy programs with courses on the musculoskeletal system, including muscle function. Beauty schools teach all methods of massage including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and sports massage. Also included in their massage therapy curriculum reflexology and relaxation, as well as hydro and spa therapy. Beauty schools prepare the massage therapy student to take the state licensure exams to become a licensed massage therapist.

Beauty schools would not be comprehensive without courses on receptionist, ethics, customer service and salon management. When researching beauty schools be sure to look for one that offers courses in these areas. When you've completed the right beauty school course of study, you will enter the working world prepared to succeed.