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What to Look for in a Beauty School

If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in the cosmetology industry, you’ve got a long, exciting path ahead of you. And if you’re already looking into finding the right beauty school to attend, you’re on the right track. A career in the field of personal beauty is a career that requires lifelong learning. Styles change, technologies change, people age— the beauty industry is constantly evolving, and you must stay on top of the change.

Hair salon Finding the right school to fit your style, goals and interests is the most important first step you can take. By doing your research right now, it’s clear you’re serious about making your dreams happen. These tips will help you get started in choosing the cosmetology school that will set you up for a lifetime of success.

Find an Accredited Beauty School
Because the beauty school you choose will forever be on your resume, you should seriously consider attending a nationally accredited institute. First, make sure you get a high school diploma at pennfoster.edu or another school to qualify you for further studies. Then, jump right into an associate’s degree program in cosmetology.
Attending an accredited school will also ensure you’re eligible to receive federal funding to help you pay for school. Set yourself up for success with a top-notch resume and get financial assistance for your studies.

Do Your Research, Reputation is Vital
Researching your potential schools' reputations is a way to set yourself up for success from the get-go. If you want opportunities to advance in cosmetology so you can work in top salons and high-demand locations, attending a school with a good reputation is essential. Ask around and talk to those already in the industry to find out what type of reputation surrounds the schools you’re considering.

Technique and Style
You might be interested in specializing in skin treatments, but some cosmetology schools focus strongly on hair and nails. The school that gives the best fit is the one that teaches what you want to learn.
Find out what techniques all potential schools teach, and make sure you’ll have ample opportunities to practice what you learn in an in-house salon. Also, find out how potential schools stay on top of the latest fashion trends. Staying up with the times is as important as knowing how to style the perfect layered cut.

Talk to Current Students
What are the students like at the schools you’re considering? Would you get along with them well? These are people you’re going to be spending hours studying, practicing, learning and working with for the next several months to a year. So, before you jump in, make sure you’ll enjoy the experience. Before making a final decision, ask to visit the school, take a tour and talk to a few of the instructors. This will help you get a feel for whether or not you want to invest hours of your life at that location.

What advice do you have when it comes to choosing a beauty school? Share it in the comments.

Helen is a fashion writer who takes every chance she gets to vacation at the beach.
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  1. Expert2:33 PM

    Before choosing a beauty school, you'll want to have a specialty in mind. To decide on a specialty, in addition to your interests

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