2. Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nails

3. According to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology, in order to receive a license for barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician, students must complete these requirements: You must be at least 17 years of age and of good moral character You must attend a licensed school You must complete (depending on which pathway you take) a certain amount of training or apprenticeship hours Lastly, you must take a licensing exam issued by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. The exams are Master Cosmetology Practical Exam and Master cosmetology Theory Exam All Cosmetologist licenses must be renewed every 2 years.

4. Georgia Beauty School Hours: Cosmetologist License: 1500 Hours / 3000 Hours Apprenticeship Esthetician License: 1000 Hours / 2000 Hours Apprenticeship Nail Technician License: 525 Hours / 1050 Hours Apprenticeship Barber License: 1500 Hours / 3000 Hours Apprenticeship Cosmetology Instructor License: License + 750 Hours + Written/practical Exam

6. Haircolor Specialist Texture Specialist Haircutting Specialist Salon Trainer Distributer Sales Consultant Manufacturer Educator Artistic Director Education Director Cosmetology Instructor Film, Theatrical, or Editorial Stylist Creative Director

7. According to the Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program, The estimated mean annual wage for cosmetologists in the state of Georgia in 2012 was $23,912. There were 584 job openings advertised online in Georgia for Cosmetologists on March 9, 2015. The median hourly wage for cosmetologists was $10.91 in May 2012. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, The estimated number of Cosmetologists employed in 2013 was 7,948 in 2013. In 2015, it is projected to increase to 8,511. Represents an annual average growth rate of 3.5%. The 2012 estimated total number of cosmetologists employed was 13,606 and the projected total number cosmetologists employed is 15,143. This represents an annual average percent change of 1.1%

9. Barber Barber Apprentice Barbershop Owner/Operator Barbershop Manager/Director Hairdresser Master Barber Men’s Hairstylist Trichologist Celebrity Barber

10. According to the Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program, The mean hourly wage for barbers in 2012 was $14.56. The mean annual wage or salary for barbers in 2012 was $30,288. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, The estimated number of Barbers newly employed in Georgia in 2013 was 524. The estimated number of Barbers newly employed in Georgia in 2015 is 588. This represents a 5.9% annual average growth rate. The estimated number of total barbers employed in 2012 was 1,144 and the projected number of total barbers in 2022 is 1,282 which is a 1.1% annual average change.

12. Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist Medical/Paramedical Esthetician Clinical Esthetician Master Esthetician Medical Spa Manager Wax/Hair Removal Specialist

13. According to the Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program, The average annual wage or salary for an esthetician in 2012 was $22,648. The average hourly wage for an esthetician in 2012 was $10.89. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, The total estimated number of estheticians employed in 2012 was 918. The total projected number of estheticians employed in 2022 is 1,269. This represents an annual average percent change of 3.3%.

15. Nail Technician Manicurist Pedicurist

16. According to the Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program, The average annual wage or salary for an individual in the nails industry in Georgia in 2012 was $23,964. The average hourly wage for an individual in the nails industry in Georgia in 2012 was $11.52. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, The total estimated number of employed individuals in the nails industry in Georgia for 2012 was 435. The total projected number of employed individuals in the nails industry in Georgia for 2012 is 491. This represents an annual average percent change of 1.2%.