Beauty Schools in Michigan

Prepare for an Exciting Career in Beauty School!

U.S. News and World Report recently included cosmetologist on its list of the top 30 careers, for its job satisfaction and employment outlook. In fact, cosmetologist jobs are expected to grow faster than average through 2016 -- manicurist, pedicurist, and skin care specialist (aesthetician) jobs will grow particularly fast.

Beauty schools provide training in hair, skin, and nail care, and some even provide instruction in such holistic treatments as massage or reflexology. As a certified cosmetologist, you can go on to work as a hair stylist, nail technician, or aesthetician (or esthetician), and some people go into sales or marketing in the beauty industry, or into the fashion publishing world.

Cosmetology Schools in Michigan

A full 46 percent of cosmetologists are self-employed, which is why Michigan might be a great location to study cosmetology. Michigan's remarkably low cost of living--$190,000 in Ann Arbor and $120,000 in Grand Rapids--and low business costs, combined with an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live and work. Detroit's Wayne County is the second largest theater district in the country, and the state offers over 3,200 miles of freshwater coastline and nearly 100 state parks. Students attending cosmetology schools in Michigan should find excellent opportunities in spas--a destination of thousands of tourists each year--and as business owners.

Michigan at a Glance:

In 2007, there were 12,820 hair stylists/barbers, earning a median hourly income of $9.95; 1,000 manicurists/pedicurists earning a median hourly income of $8.40; and 820 aestheticians earning a median hourly income of $14.04.