New Jersey Beauty Schools

Beauty Schools and Your Future

In tough economic times, many people are seeking careers that are more resilient and more rewarding. Beauty schools around the country are seeing enrollments increase, and these schools are beefing up their programs. Today's cosmetology schools not only train students to become hair stylists, nail technicians, and skin care specialists, but many are providing instruction in massage, wellness, and even some medical spa treatments.

Such training can lead you to exciting careers in salons and spas, as well as with cosmetics manufacturers, or in image consultancy, fashion publishing, and even education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects rapid growth in all aspects of cosmetology, with most rapid growth taking place among manicurists/pedicurists, skin care specialists (also called estheticians), and make-up artists.

New Jersey's Beauty Schools are at the Cutting Edge

New Jersey's location is its primary appeal for cosmetologists. Located at the hub of the nation's largest business corridor, New Jersey is adjacent to the #2 fashion capital of the world, New York. It's home to more than 20 percent of the world's Fortune 500 companies, and two international airports, including Newark, one of the world's busiest. And since tourism is a main driver of the success of the spa industry, Atlantic City's 11 casino properties, and the Jersey shore's sandy beaches and resorts are good news for future cosmetologists.

Also of note is that New Jersey ranked 2nd in the nation in 2007 for its per capita personal income. In May 2008, New Jersey's 16,040 hair stylists earned a median hourly income of $14.29; manicurists and pedicurists earned $11.27; and 700 skin care specialists earned $16.47.