Maryland Beauty Services Degrees & Training

Beauty Services: Beauticians, Manicurists, and Cosmetologists Training in Maryland

Going to college in the friendly Tidewater state of Maryland means being just a hop, skip and jump from Washington D.C., one of the nation's most interesting cities. You are also a short drive from the Chesapeake Bay, our country's largest inland waterway and estuary, with its abundant birdlife, delicious clams, oysters and crabs, and outstanding opportunities for boating, waterskiing and kayaking.

Hairdresser schooling leads to a fast-growing industry

While hairdressers or hair stylists often have a predominantly female clientele, barbers often have mostly male customers. Both have similar training requirements and job opportunities. Hairdressers usually attend beauty colleges where they specialize in hair styling and hair-related services. Additional training can lead to becoming a licensed cosmetologist who provides many types of beauty services such as for hair, nails, makeup, skin, and related products.

What can you learn at hairdresser schools?

Hairdressers learn the skills and information for a variety of beauty services:

Evaluating clients' face shapes for the most attractive cut and styling.
Evaluating scalp and hair health, shampooing, repairing chemically damaged hair, cutting and styling, doing weaves and highlights, styling and cutting mustaches and beards, and advising clients about hair care products and home care.
Expanding earning opportunities by learning how to clean, style, and fit wigs and hairpieces.
Some hairdressers learn to do manicures and pedicures to expand earning opportunities.
Managing salons including employees, finances, overhead, and product inventory.

Income and job potentials for hair stylists

Hairdressers work at an established salon or spa and then many start their own business. As an employee you can increase earnings by bringing new business to your employer. You can find job opportunities in resorts, spas, department stores, hotels, cruise ships, retirement and nursing homes, funeral parlors, as a platform artist or assistant for hair product companies, and in the theater/movie industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites the mean hourly wage for hairdressers in May 2010 as $12.74 and their mean annual wages as $26,510. Enjoy hairdressing -- a creative occupation in a fast-growing field.

Author: Susanne Clemenz

Sources:

Nature of the Work • Feb 01, 2012 • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos332.htm • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos332.htm

National estimates for this occupation: • Dec 31, 1969 • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395012.htm • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395012.htm

Beauty Services Career and Technical Schools in Maryland:

Beauty Services Degree Training Programs in Maryland:

- Cosmetology

- Esthetics

Beauty Services: Beauticians, Manicurists, and Cosmetologists Training in Maryland

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Baltimore School of Massage - Baltimore

Get the hands-on training you need to succeed in a job you'll love at The Baltimore School of Massage. This accredited school has been training health care professionals for over 25 years, and offers career-focused programs in Massage Therapy, Esthetics (Skin Care), Shaitsu and Asian Bodywork, and more. Job placement assistance is available to all graduates.

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Baltimore School of Massage's Steiner Institute of Esthetics

Prepare for a Career That You Will Love - in Massage Therapy! Massage Therapy is a flexible and rewarding career in which you not only take care of others, you also take care of yourself! You can work in a resort spa, cruise ship, medical office, sports clinic, destination spa, or a day spa close to home. You can even start your own private practice!

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Empire Beauty Schools - Owings Mills (Greater Baltimore)

At Empire Beauty Schools, we give you the knowledge and hands-on training you need to launch a career in the cosmetology field. All of our teachers are trained to give personal attention to every student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. And every Empire Beauty School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools to prepare for successful careers. Financial assistance is available for qualified students.

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Fortis Institute - Woodlawn (Formerly known as Medix School West)

Are you ready to take the next step toward realizing your career dreams? Fortis Institute can help you get there. At Fortis Institute, we pride ourselves on providing a quality postsecondary career education to students through a range of degree and diploma programs in high-demand fields such as Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer a change-oriented educational approach that focuses on helping students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that they'll need to succeed in existing and emerging careers. For our graduates, we also provide job placement assistance through our Career Services Center.

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Regency Beauty Institute - Baltimore-Golden Ring

Are you looking for a fabulous career in the cosmetology industry? Regency Beauty Institute was created just for you. As one of the leading beauty education providers in America, with campus locations in over a dozen states, we're committed to helping our students build their confidence and achieve their dreams. We offer expert faculty, upscale facilities, and hands-on training to help you channel your creativity into success.

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University of Phoenix

“University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.” Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect..

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Strayer University

Established in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University is dedicated to providing quality higher education programs for working adults like you. Classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, meeting on evenings, weekends, and asynchronously on the web. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in accounting, business and internet technology.

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