Idaho Beauty Schools

If you enjoy helping people look and feel their best, consider a career in cosmetology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects continued job growth in the cosmetology field between 2006 and 2016. Cosmetologists enjoy flexible hours, the opportunity for self-employment, and longterm relationships with clients.

Cosmetologists are typically licensed by their state, and most prepare by earning a diploma or certificate in cosmetology from a beauty school. Cosmetology school programs typically take about nine months and can prepare students for work as a makeup artist, nail technician, hairstylist, esthetician (skin care specialist), barber, and more. Cosmetology schools can also teach students to attract and maintain clients through courses in marketing and client interaction. If you dream of owning your own salon, courses in salon management can give you the skills you need. Whatever your beauty career goal, cosmetology school can help you get there.

Beauty Careers in Idaho

Idaho is home to approximately 1,500 beauty professionals. Many Idaho residents live in small towns and enjoy longterm relationship with their hairstylist or barber. Upscale spas and salons can be found in Boise, the state's largest city, and Sun Valley, a popular tourist destination. Below are the mean annual earnings for cosmetologists in Idaho:

• Hairdressers and hairstylists: $22,690
• Barbers: $15,380
• Manicurists and pedicurists: $24,550
• Skin care specialists: $26,830

Idaho beauty schools can prepare you for a stable career filled with long-term client relationships.