Salon Professional
Build a rewarding career providing beauty services in salon environments.
What Does a Salon Professional Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Salon Professionals are licensed cosmetologists working in salon settings, providing hair, skin, or nail services depending on their specialty. They build clientele, stay current with trends, and contribute to their salon's success. This broad category encompasses the majority of beauty industry workers.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Hairdressers, Hairstylists
Salon positions remain consistently available across all markets. Professionals who build skills and clientele advance to senior positions or ownership.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Chain and franchise salons
Boutique salons
Full-service salons
Day spas
Salon suite rentals
Resort and hotel salons
Expect varied salon settings based on specialty and career stage.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Salon Professional
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Salon professionals build careers on consistent quality and client relationships. Strong retail sales can boost income significantly. Community within the salon makes work enjoyable.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Service execution in specialty
Client consultation
Retail product knowledge
Time management
Client retention
Salon systems and protocols
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["California cosmetology or specialty license", "Salon experience", "Customer service skills", "Technical proficiency", "Professional appearance", "Teamwork abilities"]
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Maximize your versatility with expertise in both barbering and cosmetology.
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Master all aspects of hair styling from cuts and color to special occasion looks.
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Help men look and feel their best with professional grooming services.
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Ready to Start Your Salon Professional Career?
Take the first step toward becoming a Salon Professional. Fill out the form below and we'll help you get started with our Barber Crossover to Cosmetology program.
Program Details
Barber Crossover to Cosmetology Program
The training program that prepares you for a career as a Salon Professional
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