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Human Services Programs of Study Consumer Services Counseling and Mental Health Services Early Childhood Development and Services Family and Community Services Personal Care Services 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

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Personal Care Services Cosmetologists Electrolysis Technicians Funeral Directors/Morticians Nail Technicians, Manicurists and Pedicurists Skin Care Specialists/Estheticians Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 8

Employment in this area is anticipated to grow by 27 percent over the next decade. This growth will add more than 1.3 million jobs Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 9 Careers in Personal Care Services 9

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR ) Requirements TDLR application Student permits Licensing requirements Technical skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Student assets General school policies Course requirements Ethical and legal conduct 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Salon Rules and Regulations Licensed employees Sanitation Business license Hazardous chemical management Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 11

Skills Needed in Cosmetology Communication skills Clerical development Customer service Personal qualities Salon fundamentals Salon management 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Communication Skills Needed in Cosmetology 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. (click on picture)

Tips for Client Follow-Up 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. (click on picture)

Technology and Personal Care Services 15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Technology and Personal Care Services Some ways of using technology include: Creating a functional website Offering gift certificates online Following up with a phone call, text, or letter Providing a way for your clients to book 24/7 Providing televisions and Wi-Fi in your salon 16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

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Broadcast Cell phone and mobile Online Outdoor Print Product placement Modern Methods of Advertising Your Salon 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Media to Target the Client Population Social media gives salons opportunities to create an ongoing conversation with customers and potential clients. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 19 Social Media Tweets Hash tags

Virtual Hairstyle and Makeover Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 20 (click on picture)

Technology and Cosmetology Permanent hair styling technology Fingernail technology Skin care technology Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 21

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References and Resources Articles: Advertising Ideas for Salon Services An effective advertising strategy is vital to making your salon a success. How To Make a Flyer for a Beauty Salon A flyer can help attract potential customers. How to Make a Flyer in Microsoft® Word Flyers are useful, low-cost advertising tools, and you can use Microsoft® Word to create flyers to your liking. Images: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbooks: lpert, Arlene, and Milady Publishing Company. Miladys standard cosmetology Milady Pub Corp, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 23

References and Resources Websites: AchieveTexas in Action A college and career planning guide. Bureau of Labor Statistics Personal Care and Service Occupations TDLR Law and rules YouTube™: Avalon Hair Salon A Paul Mitchell focus salon Five Tips for building better communication skills in the salon Today’s salon guests are very sophisticated and fashion aware. Here are five tips that can help build better communication in your salon behind the chair. Marie Claire Virtual Hairstyle and Makeover Q & A with Sam Villa: Tips for client follow-up Following up with your clients is critical, especially when you are in new stylist trying to build up your clientele base. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 24