| Many beauty academy graduates even move onto | | | | national organization such as the National Accrediting |
| great careers as owners of upscale salons and spas, | | | | Commission for Cosmetology Arts & Sciences |
| or as teachers at top cosmetology schools, sales | | | | (NACCAS). An accredited program will not only |
| representatives, image or fashion consultants, or | | | | ensure you get the experience you need to succeed, |
| examiners for State licensing boards. | | | | but is also most likely to offer financial aid, grants, |
| The demand for beauty professionals increases | | | | scholarships, or loans to help cover tuition costs. |
| every year as Americans live longer and invest more | | | | Ultimately, however, your success in the beauty |
| in their personal appearance. Nationwide, these | | | | industry stems from your willingness to study |
| occupations are predicted to grow by 12 percent, | | | | extensively, be vigilant and disciplined, and most |
| according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, even | | | | importantly, to tap into your creative genius. Both |
| exceeding the average growth rate for all other | | | | beauty schools and salons look for stylists, nail |
| occupations by almost 20 percent. | | | | technicians, estheticians, and cosmetologists who not |
| You can be part of this exciting industry by attending | | | | only have the artistry at hand, but can translate |
| a top-rated beauty academy-one with a solid | | | | those talents into a great looking cut, manicure, or |
| reputation for placing students in apprenticeships and | | | | make-over. You know what you want Mrs. Smith's |
| jobs at the best salons. Regardless of the type of | | | | hair style to look like, but can you communicate that |
| training you seek-hair stylist, nail technician, make-up | | | | to her in a way she finds welcoming? Good customer |
| artist, esthetician, or barber-it is critical to select a | | | | service-listening, advising, and conveying messages-is |
| school, academy, or institute that is accredited by a | | | | critical to your success. |