Beauty Schools in Nebraska

Begin a Beautiful Career as a Cosmetologist in Nebraska

Cosmetology is a $56 billion a year industry, and one of the top 30 careers for job satisfaction and employment outlook, according to U.S. News & World Report.

But most people associate cosmetology schools with becoming a hair stylist, such training can prepare you for a number of careers:

Nail Technician: Manicurists and pedicurists will see job growth of 28 percent through 2016, thanks to an increase of men and younger women wanting nail services.

Aesthetician/Esthetician: The rapid growth of medical spas and demand among baby boomers for anti-aging treatments should make skin care specialist jobs grow by 34 percent through 2016.

Make-up Artists: These professionals apply make-up to customers on behalf of make-up companies, and to those appearing on TV, stage, or film. These jobs should grow by 40 percent through 2016.

Entrepreneur: Forty-six percent of cosmetologists are self-employed, with many owning salons or spas, or working as beauty or image consultants.

Why Beauty Schools in Nebraska?

Nebraska is actually a great place to work as a cosmetologist, which is a job that's in demand in every city across the country. For example, Nebraska was ranked 10th on Forbes list of Best States to Do Business. The average household income in Omaha is $1,000 higher than the national average, while the cost of living is 10-12 percent lower. And Lincoln's big city feeling with small town charm earned it a number 5 spot on Forbes' list of Top Communities for Business and Careers.

Nebraska's Numbers (May 2008):

2,630 hair stylists/barbers; median hourly income was $9.69

70 skin care specialists; median hourly income was $16.22