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Cosmetology

The study of cosmetology offers an exciting entry into the beauty industry with positions such as hair stylist, platform artist, waxing specialist, make-up artistry, facialist, manicurist, and product specialist. The Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requires 1,500 clock hours of education in a cosmetology school in order to sit for the required relicense exam.

Cosmetology Student Practicing Hairstyling

Cosmetology

Possible Career Paths

Hairstylist

Nail Technician

Salon or Spa Manager

Beautician

Wedding & Event Stylist

Makeup Artist

Esthetician

  1. To provide training opportunities that will develop relevant technical skills and work procedures along with a positive professional attitude.

  2. To provide classroom/training facilities, instructional materials, and up-to-date equipment that meet current business and industry standards.

  3. To provide practical work-based training, allowing students to apply real life application to their skill.

  4. To gain proficiency in skills that will result in employment and/or advancements in education and training.

  5. To understand and demonstrate the safe use of tools and related instruments in the Cosmetology field.

Employment of barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. The need for barbers will stem primarily from an increasing population, which will lead to greater demand for basic hair care services. In addition, demand for hair coloring, hair straightening, and other advanced hair treatments has risen in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue over the coming decade.

The median hourly wage for barbers was $13.44 in May 2018. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.27, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $25.29.

The median hourly wage for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists was $11.89 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.65, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $24.09.

In May 2018, the median hourly wages for barbers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Personal care services          $13.32

In May 2018, the median hourly wages for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Personal care services          $12.45
Retail trade                               9.40

Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists may receive tips from customers. High quality work and customer service usually contribute to greater tip totals.

Many barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work full time; however, part-time positions are also common. Those who run their own barbershop or salon may have long workdays. Work schedules often include evenings and weekends―the times when beauty salons and barbershops are busiest. Those who are self-employed usually determine their own schedules.

Winchester
CJ Horne, cjhorne@cte.edu
Terry Nelson, tnelson@cte.edu

Nicholasville
Amy Roberts, aroberts@cte.edu
Crystal Baker, cbaker@cte.edu

College Salon at our Winchester and Nicholasville Campuses

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Our cosmetology students are ready to provide hair, makeup, waxing, facials and nail services. All are supervised by a licensed cosmetologist and it helps our students fulfill their hours requirement for licensure.

Salon hours are:

Winchester Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Nicholasville Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Monday – Friday - 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The prices are discounted.

Students Perform hair services at our college salon

Career Readiness

In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:

Career Readiness Classes

Application Assistance

Job Search Assistance

Career Planning

Practice Interviews

Lifelong Assistance

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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