10 Reasons Why You Should Pursue Cosmetology as a Career

Do you know that you love beauty, helping others, and need to unleash your creativity? At the cosmetology school at Aveda Institute you will learn hair cutting, color, texture services, nail care, makeup application, business development, retail knowledge, and the concept of gaining and retaining clients.

Students with an Aveda Institute cosmetology license are some of the most sought-after in the industry and are consistently above accreditor requirements upon graduation.

  1. Choices in your career
    Being a cosmetologist opens the door to many career choices. You can train to work behind the chair, own your own salon, teach, or work in many different industries such as film, makeup artist, freelance, hair removal, editorial, TV, beauty blogger/vlogger and MORE!
     
  2. Make people feel good about themselves
    You can help others feel confident about themselves and in turn feel good about being a part of that process.
     
  3. Job market for cosmetologists is growing
    The job market for cosmetologists is always growing. With new job opportunities popping up all the time, the need for cosmetologists is not dying out any time soon.
     
  4. Being a part of an ever-changing industry
    The world of cosmetology is always evolving. Never stop learning in order to keep up with the latest trends and styles.
     
  5. Form relationships with clients
    Clients will trust you with their look and over time will become friends as well as clients.
     
  6. Will not fall into a routine
    No day is ever the same. Each day you will provide different services for different clients. No worries about falling into a rut!
     
  7. Feeling of accomplishment
    Helping a client to achieve a look or become confident is a feeling like no other.
     
  8. Work with a variety of people
    Cosmetologists work with people of all various backgrounds. Every day is an opportunity to make new friends and learn about different types of people.
     
  9. Have a flexible schedule
    Cosmetology careers are very flexible. They allow you to choose to work part-time, weekends, or full-time depending on your preference.
     
  10. Get paid to do what you love
    Who doesn’t want to get paid to do what you love? Unleash your creativity every day.

Aveda Institute alumni have gone on to achieve their dreams and much more. Check out a few of their great stories that have started at the Aveda Institute.

Contact a representative at Aveda Institute today to learn how to kick start your future in the beauty industry.

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