Utah Beauty Services Degrees & Training

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

The Golden Spike linking the eastern and western segments of the Great Transcontinental Railway was driven into the railroad ties in Promontory Summit, Utah, linking East and West on May 10, 1869. And that's just one of the historic facts that will make your days at a Utah college or university interesting. Utah has a long and vibrant history, starting with tens of thousands of years of Native American settlement. The long wagon trains moving Americans west in the Gold Rush and beyond crossed Utah, and perhaps its most celebrated settlers were the Mormons, who found sanctuary at last in 1846, after many years of continued exile and oppression as they wandered across the country.

Today, the strong influence of the significant Mormon population makes Utah an industrious and self-reliant state, where neighbors look out for neighbors, and everyone does their best to make strangers feel welcome. Attending college in Utah is likely to be a memorable and valuable experience.

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 Utah:

Beauty Services Degree Training Programs in Utah:

- Barbering
- Cosmetology

- Esthetics
- Manicurist

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

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Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton

Get started on your career with training from Avalon School of Cosmetology. You can earn your diploma in cosmetology in just over a year at one of our two Arizona campuses. At Avalon School of Cosmetology, students learn the basics of hair, skin, and nails, plus theories, salon safety, proper work habits, and traditional and contemporary styles. We offer students small class sizes with individual attention from our experienced instructors and hands-on experience in our student salon. Our customized, flexible programs include day and evening classes. We are nationally accredited and financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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Marinello Schools of Beauty - Layton

Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Our schools are designed to simulate a salon environment for the purpose of beauty education, providing practical, hands-on training. Each campus is equipped with the latest visual and teaching aids, as well as cutting-edge professional beauty equipment on par with the top salons in America. Our goal is to provide educational training to prepare students for the state licensing exam upon graduation. We have a long and distinguished history of success providing top education and training to students entering the beauty industry.

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Marinello Schools of Beauty - Ogden

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Marinello Schools of Beauty - Provo

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SkinScience Institute - Utah County Campus

Isn't it time you found a career that you love? At the SkinScience Institute of Laser & Esthetics, we can prepare you for your dream job with a solid skin care education as well as hands-on training in the very latest in clinical and medical esthetics. Choose from our Basic or Master training programs, and complete your education in less than one year.

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Steiner Institute of Esthetics - Salt Lake City

Take your career a step further with Steiner Institute of Esthetics at UCMT. We offer two programs for a career in the esthetics field. Our professional esthetics program can be completed in 7-10 months, while our master esthetics program can be completed in 12-17 months. The professional esthetics program encompasses basic facials, makeup artistry, body treatments, and hair removal. The master esthetics program builds on this foundation with more advanced skills and techniques, like microdermabrasion, microcurrent, advanced chemical peels, and cosmetic chemistry. Both programs provide students with hands-on, real-world clinical experience. Steiner Institute of Esthetics at UCMT is part of the Steiner Education Group, which operates 17 schools across the country.

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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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