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Fresno Trade Schools - Fresno Beauty Schools

Beauty schools provide training for those interested in becoming a cosmetologist (hairdressing), esthetician (skin care) and manicurist (also called nail technician or nail technologist).

There are plenty of career opportunities in these fields - you could become part of a salon team, day spa, spa or a skin care center. Or you could become a make-up artist for Hollywood royalty. Or open your own salon in Fresno and be your own boss!

Here is info on the following:

1) What is a Cosmetologist? What is an Esthetician?

2) Licensing Requirements in California

3) Show me the money!

4) Beauty Schools in Fresno

1) What is a Cosmetologist?

A cosmetologist is someone who provide hair styling services for their customers to help them look attractive. A cosmetologist is also known as a hairstylist, beautician or beauty operator. Cosmetologists shampoo, cut, set, and comb hair. They may also color or straighten hair or give it a permanent wave.

What is an Esthetician?

An esthetician is a licensed Skin Care Specialist who treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance. Estheticians' duties may include:

2) Licensing Requirements in California

In California, you MUST be licensed by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology (of the Department of Consumer Affairs) if you receive compensation for the following services: hairdressing and styling, hair cutting, shaving, manicuring, removing unwanted hair, skin care or applying cosmetics.

To be licensed, you must:

The Barbering and Cosmetology Act states that the curriculum requirements are as follows:

a) Barbering course - 1500 hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of barbering

b) Cosmetology course - 1600 hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of cosmetology

c) Skin care course - 600 hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of an esthetician

d) Nail care course - 400 hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a manicurist

e) Electrolysis course - 600 hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of an electrologist

3) Show me the money!

According to the California Employment Development Department, beginners in cosmetology earn from the minimum wage to $9.50 per hour.

With some experience, they can earn from the minimum wage to $12.50 per hour. Those with at least three years experience can earn minimum wage to $16.00.

Most Cosmetologists receive a commission according to the type of service performed, and earn from $200 to $500 weekly.

A cosmetologist's salary can be $1,000 a week or more, especially those with an established client list in large cities.

The hourly salaries for Estheticians range from $7.18 to $16.36. The average hourly wage is $13.03 while the average annual esthetican's salary is $27,113.

 

4) Beauty Schools in Fresno

Here are the beauty schools in Fresno CA that offer training courses in either cosmetology, skin care or nail care:

School Phone #
Frederico Career Colleges 559.432.3030
Lyle's First and Herndon College of Beauty 559.431.6060
Lyle's Shaw and Marks College of Beauty 559.222.6060
Manchester Beauty College 559.224.4242
Quality College of Vocational Careers 559.497.5050
The Cosmetology School 559.435.0599