What Direction Can You Take Your Cosmetology License?
In recent years, the health and beauty industry has continued to rise in popularity. From celebrities and influencers touting their favorite products to professional cosmetologists showcasing their skills in salons across the country, it’s no surprise more people are considering enrolling in cosmetology school. Cosmetology programs offer a world of career opportunities, but many aspiring students might not realize just how versatile this license can be. At Bellus Academy, our programs in Poway, El Cajon, and Chula Vista, CA, and Manhattan, KS, are designed to give you more than just an education as we prepare you for the future. Let’s learn more about what you can do with your cosmetology license.
Unique Cosmetology Jobs
Your cosmetology license can open you up to unique career opportunities. While you can always look to your local salon or spa to find employment and help clients look and feel great, there are other exciting uses for your license. These include:
Weddings and Events
Brides and grooms want to look flawless. That’s why so many people get professional help with their hair, nails, and makeup for the big day. This is a great career avenue because you’ll likely get to work on the bridesmaids, as well. Working weddings and other big events can be lucrative, but it also provides networking opportunities, as you’ll meet many prospective clients. Not to mention – working these events is fun! You can also offer your services for other big events, such as retirement parties, holiday gatherings, job interviews, and girls’ nights.
Beauty Influencer
Social media has created a boom in the beauty industry. People all over the world can view the latest trends and styles within seconds, helping them find a look they’ll love. Becoming an online beauty influencer allows you to show off your skills and interact with followers from around the globe. Being a licensed cosmetologist will give your accounts credibility, helping you create a loyal fanbase. This position is especially exciting because companies may sponsor you or send you free samples of their products to try.
Work on Fashion Shows
If doing standard hair and makeup won’t do, consider working at fashion shows. These events allow you to flex your creative muscles and display eye-catching styles that you won’t find anywhere else. You can also take your talents to magazine shoots to help create one-of-a-kind advertisements for all kinds of products.
Work in TV and Movies
We watch TV and movies all the time but don’t often think about how much time is spent preparing the actors for production. Working on a TV show or movie set provides an enviable environment that may let you work with famous actors and directors. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on different projects and use a variety of materials and products. You might do standard work for one series but need to create an alien look for another, so you can indulge your creativity!
Travel Work
For those who love to see the world, why not consider working on a cruise ship or in a tropical resort? When people take vacations, they love to feel pampered and are sometimes open to trying out new looks. This allows you to meet their needs but also helps them explore what may very well be their new favorite style.
Product Representative
This career path bridges sales and cosmetology. You’ll serve as a representative for companies selling hair care and beauty products, encouraging businesses like salons and spas to sell these items to customers. You’ll need sales and communication skills alongside industry knowledge. Product representatives often get to travel but may also work in an office or at home for some of the time.
The Programs at Bellus Academy
Bellus Academy offers several beauty programs to help aspiring cosmetologists achieve their dreams. Our California locations offer a Cosmetology Foundation program, which is a 1,000-hour course that provides all you’ll need to know to get started in the industry. Our Chula Vista and Poway campuses offer a 1500-hour Advanced Cosmetology Program. Our Kansas location provides a 1,500-hour Cosmetology program as well as a 1,650-hour Cosmetology 102 program, which adds 150 hours of Make-up Designory (MUD) curriculum onto the basic program.
Our programs come with a kit filled with beauty products and tools and an iPad to access your digital learning platform. You’ll learn standard and popular techniques and trends and will get to work in our student salon and spa for real, hands-on training. Our licensed instructors not only give you the tools you need to succeed as a cosmetologist but also help you gain business skills for your future in the beauty industry.
Begin Work Toward Your Cosmetology License Today
Enrolling at Bellus Academy can help you make your dream of getting your cosmetology license come true. Our dedicated instructors instill in our students the confidence and skills they’ll need to carry into the next phase of their lives. We have campuses in El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Poway, CA, and Manhattan, KS. Our financial aid department can help students who qualify seek loans, grants, and/or scholarships to assist in making their education more affordable. Our career services staff will work with you to help you prepare for interviews, create a resume and portfolio, and assist with job searches after graduation. If you’re ready to take the first step, apply now.
