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Rated ONE of the Top 10 Career Choices, Cosmetology is Booming!
Studies show that it is a very stable field that is recession proof and growing at a steady rate.
2018 Update - Cosmetology Careers from Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy
Why? You might ask. Well, do you have hair, skin or nails? That is the answer. Everyone at some time or other needs beauty services to help them with their concerns about their own hair, skin and nails. Also people are in the job market, and need to look great and travel world wide for their own careers. Did you know that women who wear makeup to work make more money than their own fellow female workers who do not wear cosmetics. Therefore there is a need for beauty and cosmetics. This is not purely vanity, it shows that individuals who wear cosmetics, take pride in their appearance, and usually will perform better than someone who is not quite as well put together, and doesn't care about the small stuff.
According to occupational handbooks-
Cosmetology is expected to grow faster than average, offering work in all capacities from extreme to in-between success. Overall employment for personal appearance workers is projected to grow because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for beauty services. Source - NAACAS 2007 Job Demand Survey.
Licensed cosmetologists provide a variety of personal services that help clients to look and feel their best. Services include hair styling, hair dressing, braiding, upstyles, chemical services such as perms, color, highlights, lowlights, speciality color such as ombre', sombre', multidimensional color, texturizing & smoothing services, hair cutting, and barbering services, waxing, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, speciality facials, tanning, spray tans, makeup artistry, manicures, pedicures and artificial nails.
Personal appearance is not only a key factor in keeping one's morale high. A well groomed appearance is also a factor in enhancing one's chances for a successful career!
The primary goal of a successful licensed cosmetologist is to create an experience that the client will enjoy and want to repeat. Cosmetologists keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing career skills vital to success.
Continuing education is a must! Cosmetology offers opportunities for personal growth and many, many career options!
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The demand for Cosmetologists: In January 2007, there were 1,682,641 professionals employed in the nation's 370,215 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons. The typical salon is a small full service shop with 5.1 stations, three full-time professionals, and two part time professionals.
Salon owners reported 484,660 job openings that were filled during 2006. This represents an average of 1.3 openings per salon. Nearly 40 percent of all new positions were filled by inexperienced workers. Compare that to college graduates, with a two year or four year degree, who are now seeking jobs outside their field of expertise.
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Even with significant levels of hiring, nearly three quarters of the salons that tried to fill positions were not able to find qualified applicants. The supply of skilled professionals in the beauty industry continues to fall short of the demand. This is a chronic shortage that has been reported in earlier surveys of the cosmetology industry.
Hair stylists are needed in every town and city in the country.
Of the various specialties, the increasing demand for nail technicians appears to be most substantial. While nail tech's currently make up only 9.7% of the current industry employees, nearly 18 percent of the job openings are in that area.
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56 percent of salon employees work full time, 31 percent are part time (20-35 hours), and 13 percent are low time (less than 20 hours).
The average salary, NOT including tips, is about $30,000 to $ 48,000 per year.
These findings support the unmet needs of the industry along with several possible ways you can enter this profession. Employment opportunities far outweigh the risks of a career transition.
A Look Into YOUR Future!
1. Constant Demand. The need for hair stylists, manicurists, and estheticians is not likely to diminish.
2. Growth of Spas. They once were the exclusive retreats for the rich and famous; however, more and more consumers are now embracing the spa lifestyle. For aspiring or current beauty professionals, this means that job opportunities will grow rapidly, especially due to the growth in full-service day spas, and medi-spas.
3. Greening of Beauty. The current "green" movement goes far beyond fluorescent light bulbs and recycling. It's also translating into a solid career choice. Interest in sustainable beauty and fashion equates to a greater demand for highly skilled and licensed beauty professionals who are trained in natural or alternative treatments such as aromatherapy, body wraps, salt and sugar glows, reflexology, and more.
4. Ultra-Luxury is Alive. Cosmetology is a business that caters to the wealthy including movie stars, CEOs, philanthropists, oil magnates, and others. The ultra-rich consumer easily weathers any recession and continues to spend lavishly on beauty, health, and wellness.
5. Multi-Faceted Career. Many cosmetologists are skilled in not just hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but also manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, make-up analysis, and much much more. This means you have room to branch out and explore other fields, and that income comes not from a single source but highly diverse avenues ensuring a safety net for salon owners as well as workers.
6. Baby Boomer Clientele. In a society that values youth and beauty, aging baby boomers- a group of 78 million Americans, are willing to spend money to get closer to the fountain of youth.
7. International Opportunities. Even when the economy is doing poorly in the U.S., other countries may be doing well. With global hospitality companies opening up branches overseas, there are employment opportunities in spas, hotels, and other outlets which offer a chance for travel.
8. Governmental Posts. Some of the most stable jobs are int the federal government where layoffs and firings are less than in the private sector. If your salon is located near a military or airbase, government contracting firm, or other government-linked facility, there will be plenty of personnel wanting personal care services.
9. Stress Reducer. Stress is the tipping point that leads to sleep disorders, poor eating and for some- hypertension. Regular spa visits can help treat health concerns and act as a preventative measure as well.
10. Occupational Outlook. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that job opportunities for estheticians will grow rapidly through 2016. This means that salon professionals will enjoy job security for many years to come.
References-"10 Reasons to Start a Recession-Proof Cosmetology Career," Articles base.com(28 Nov.2008), and Tips and Snips for a promising future the essentials, by Kathy Jager.
Career Choices- Wow! There are so many!
There are numerous opportunities in the job market for cosmetologists. The trick to being a happy professional is finding the right fit for yourself with your career choice and your work setting. Only you can analyze yourself, deep down, and figure out what environment you need to work in to be happy. There are several choices. First and foremost decide what type of people do you want to work with. Then decide what type of services you prefer performing, and then what type of people you want in your target market. When you get the right mix, work does not seem like work and your days will go fast and you will be much happier in your workplace.
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Here is a list of a few of the careers in beauty you can choose from: Cosmetologist
Competition Stylist
Working - Behind the Chair
Beauty Educator Director
Salon/Spa Manager
Extension/Braid Specialist
New Product Innovator
Web Designer for Salons
Perm Specialist
Union Stylist
Nail Technician
Advertising Magazine Artist
Hair Replacement Specialist
Corporate Communications
Franchise Owner
Tools, Sales and PK
Freelance Stylist
Product Distributor
Beauty Pageant Stylist
Salon Public Relations
Development and Production Associate for School Programs
Receptionist
Creative Director
Platform Artist
School Director
Session Stylist
Show/Event Coordinator
Cosmetology Coach
Beauty Business Consultant
Team Builder
Makeup Artistry
Sales Consultant
Set Director Stylist
Fashion Photography Stylist
TV/Cable Hair Stylist/Make up Artist
Modeling Hair Stylist
Permanent Makeup Artist
Corporate Careers
Tool Sales/ Distributor
Cruise Ship Stylist
Marketing/Advertising
Makeup Consultant
Association / Government
Product Design
Medical Wellness Chain Salon Owner
Chain Salon Director/Manager
Krissy Miller, Student Relations at Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering and Massage
Color Specialist
State Board Inspector
Beauty School Owner
Beauty School Director
Cosmetology Instructor
Esthetician
Esthetician Instructor
School Admissions Associate
Chain Salon Educator
Product Demonstrator/Educator
Hotel/Resort Stylist
Beauty Industry Market Researcher
Beauty Editor
Mortuary Cosmetologist
Hospital/Retirement Home Cosmetologist
Volunteer for Cut It Out/Look Good Feel Better Program
Nail Technician Instructor
Glamour Photography Stylist/Makeup Artist
And the list can go on and one. New products and procedures are coming out all of the time, and new beauty services are added to the list constantly. The best part is you can customize your work schedule, to suit both you and your clients. This leans a bonus of a flexible work schedule which helps to ease boredom that can happen in a regular work place. Happy clients make a happy workplace!
There is no reason to be bored with a Career in Cosmetology!
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So many choices, so many decisions, so much to think about. A new career path can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
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Do YOU think Cosmetology may be a Career Choice for YOU?
Working with clients is always fun and rewarding!
It can be a lot of fun. It is a very rewarding profession. You must love people and want to help them achieve their cosmetic goals. There is a great market for Cosmetology professionals, and you could be a part of an ever growing market. There are no glass ceilings, with unlimited income potential. You can earn as much as You choose to earn if you are willing to work. There is plenty of work out there, and you can choose your forum. Wonderful opportunities, wonderful job advancement, wonderful learning possibilities and a variety of choices for you and yours.
If you think you are interested in a Career in Cosmetology give me a call at 405-238-3426, we can schedule a meeting and I can help you to get started in this wonderful field!
If you are a stylist who needs a refresher course- We will be hosting some advanced classes for fellow professionals who want to update their skills. Give me a call and tell me what you need and I can design a program or workshop just for you!
Prom is a busy time every year in the salon for beauty professionals.
This year our Team P.M.C.A. included, Kassidy, Kaylie, Nicole and Taylor. They did an excellent job working with a group of girls from a local school, to help them look and feel beautiful on their special day.
The day started with the prep work.
Wash - Rinse - Repeat...
A great shampoo, and condition to get the girls hair in the best possible condition, followed with a blow out with wonderful products. The hair looked great and felt amazing!
After selecting the style and finishing the blow out, the stylists started adding curls, curls, and more curls. Girls love their curls on prom day...we did ribbon curls, spiral curls and even flat iron curls to add the effect we wanted to make these girls styles pop. Our students enjoyed working with the girls to give each girl the perfect style, customized just for them.
Just a little help from the Instructor....
Beautiful Technique for an up style that is Elegant but not overdone.
After the curls were placed ever so perfectly...off to makeup.
Even out the canvas...
a touch of liner....
a little more shadow, and just a hint of lip color....
Ahhhh.....Perfection!
Job Well Done, Girls!
We are so proud of the beautiful work our students do. It's so much fun, to watch them work, make discoveries, and build their self-esteem in the Cosmetology Field....sometimes it's even hard to believe they are not already seasoned professionals.
Stay tuned in for what our girls thought about doing prom hair.....
Exciting things are always happening for our students at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.
We recently had five more students graduate and take their board exams. Each one passed and they are all now working in professional salons and spas. We are so proud of these wonderful young ladies!
Shelley Moore is now at D Salon in Purcell, Oklahoma.
Skyler is at Roots in Norman, Oklahoma.
Rachel is doing hair and nails in Ardmore at Cuttin' Up.
Kaci is busy doing facials at Echo Canyon Resort, and Misty is doing facials and massage at Sole'renity Spa in Sulphur.
Congrats to all of the 2015 -2016 Graduates of Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.
Whether it's getting your child Fashion Forward or just Style Basic, we can help to get your 2015-2016 school off and rolling in the best way possible. What better way to make a statement than with a new look? Give us a call and we can get you and your kiddos in for a haircut, style, manicure, facial or what ever other beauty service they may need to get their school year going great!
Do you have problems communicating with your child about their beauty needs?
Does it turn into a shouting match or a fight to get them to comb their hair, take care of their skin, or even some basic hygiene issues???
We can help. You know your kids will listen to a stranger about these issues before they will listen to a parent....Let us step in and help.
Call us at 405-238-3426 and we can help to show them the proper techniques, from professionals in the beauty field, to maintain the look they need or desire. We can handle this for you. Let us help you get your child's school year started right!
The rain has stopped, the sun is out and warm weather is just around the corner.
We are all excited here in Pauls Valley, to finally see this warming trend.
We hope to see all of our friends and neighbors at the Academy this Summer. We will be opened for business as usual, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The salon is opened for appointments each of those days. We offer a full range of beauty services including haircuts, styles, perms, colors, highlighting, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and makeup application. You can go to our Salon Services to see a full list of services with all of the prices.
We are here for all of your beauty needs, so give us a call and set up your appointment today.
The students are excited to get the opportunity to try all of the best beauty services on all of our Garvin county friends.
We would love to invite each and everyone of our followers to our first annual Career Day and Open House.
Saturday February 7th, 2015 -
12:00 Noon till 4:00
If you are considering a Career in Cosmetology
THIS IS FOR YOU!
Career Day is a day of education for prospective students and their parents and or spouses to help them learn about the Cosmetology Program at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.
We will have Guest Speakers on hand from our Partners at CHI Environmental School Program to answer questions about CHI, and other guests to talk about Careers in Cosmetology.
This will be a day of fun filled knowledge and activities to help prospective students understand more about the field.
Refreshments will be available, we will have a short presentation at 12:30, then we will follow with questions and answers about the field. Later we will be doing demonstrations and tours of the facility.
We hope you will take this opportunity to drop in and learn facts about the Cosmetology Field, see our school and find out more about Careers in Cosmetology.
We will be offering Refreshments, Free Samples, & Demo's to our guests.
We would like to congratulate our most recent graduates on completing their courses in the field of Cosmetology and getting ready for their Oklahoma State Board Exams.
Fall of 2014 has been a wonderful experience. Beautiful weather, happy and fun clients, students excited about learning about the wonderful field of Cosmetology. What more could we ask for...we have been so blessed with friends and family this year!
This season, three of our students, Morgan Stewart, Jenny Cozad, and Chade King all completed their Cosmetology training. It is always sad to see them go but, Wow, how exciting! The sky is their limit, with their new career choices on the horizon. Where will they go? What will they do? When will we see them again? Are all valid questions our clients love to know about our graduates.
There are so many choices for these new graduates. In today's market we have calls every month from salons, day spas, and franchise establishments who are looking for qualified workers in the Beauty field. Check out our last article - "2014 Update - Why a Career in Cosmetology?", for more information about all of the career choices these young ladies have facing them. So many choices, how wonderful is that?
They can work anywhere, choose large or small salons, corporate work, or work by themselves if they choose....limitless possibilities, and earn as much as they desire. With hard work and dedication to the field the sky is truly the limit!
We wish these young ladies well, and hope all of their dreams come true, and that happiness follows them in their careers as well as their family life.
Earlier this year our students got to help us with a workshop for young professionals at the Mid America Technology Center. They had a wonderful time helping to inspire our younger generation with insight into what it is like being a student of cosmetology. We have an amazing new group of students who are so happy and cheerful, and love working with both young and old. While attending the workshop our students got an opportunity to network with several other groups and organizations from Paul's Valley, and Garvin County.
Paul Street - Paul's Valley
We were honored when they asked us to be a part of a fun video they put together to help to celebrate Paul's Valley. Here's the video- We hope you enjoy it and see just a few of the reasons we all think Paul's Valley is such a "Happy" place! Enjoy. - Penny and the Girls
Summer is here and excitement is in the air at the Academy with the addition of three new students to add to our classes.
Whitney joined us earlier this summer as a transfer student. Whitney enjoys working on perms and haircuts and loves visiting with everyone. She is very outgoing and is excited about her education and plans on working in Garvin county later after graduation.
Skyler joined us from McClain county. She already has a little background in cosmetology related sales, due to her employment at a beauty supply. Skyler loves braiding hair, and designing fun avante' gard styles. She enjoys talking about products and product usage, and loves fun, interesting styles.
Rachel just joined us at the beginning of this month. She also has a background in sales, and is very serious about completing her education as soon as possible so she can go to work in a friend's salon in here in Oklahoma.
We are excited about getting this new mix of girls. We look forward to helping to guide them in their educational goals. Big city or small town, we all have "The perfect salon" in mind when we begin our journey in cosmetology. Sometimes our goals and visions change as our talents grow in the business. We as cosmetologists have the best career ever, ever changing, exciting, working with all types of people. The exciting challenges of dealing with a diverse group of people with all different beauty needs. We have the ability to take our career in any direction we choose.
Drop by and meet our new students, and see what excitement can be created in the field of cosmetology.
