1. Welcome to the Beauty Industry Mrs. Linda Torborg Orange/Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Education Center

2. Outlook of the Beauty Industry Employment opportunities for cosmetology are expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations through the year 2005 According to a National Cosmetology Association study, there are approximately 11 job opportunities for everyone who receives their license

3. Trends of the Beauty Industry There has been a dramatic increase in the demand for spas, due to the ‘safe’ and nurturing environment As a result of many popular reality television shows (such as The Swan, Extreme Makeover, Blowout), people have become more conscientious about their personal appearance

4. Specialty Areas Cosmetology – includes all aspects of appearance enhancement Natural Hairstyling Barbering Nail Technician EstheticianTheatrical

5. Job Titles & Descriptions Hair Designer –Hair, nail & skin care Nail Technician –Nail care Esthetician –Skin care Salon Owner –Owns a business Platform Artist –Traveling educator Sales –Promotes & sells products …the opportunities are endless!

6. How much will I get paid? Salaries range from $22,000 and up Compensation will vary greatly due to: –Flexible hours –Type of salon –Services offered –Location –Experience …Some people make well over $100,000!!

7. How can I get hired? Try to get involved in a salon while you are in school Attend trade shows & classes Be open-minded Research the type of salon you’d like to work in Have resume & portfolio prepared Make a good first impression Be flexible

8. Who’s who in the industry? Jonathan Salon Featured in ‘Blowout’ www.jonathansalon.com Leo Passage Founder & Chairman www.pivotpoint.com

9. What hairdressers love & hate… LOVE Flexible hours Good tippers Being creative Build personal relationships Making people feel good Doing what you love! HATE Feet & back ache Long hours Nights & weekends Rude customers

10. What courses should I take in high school? Cosmetology, Nail Technician, or Esthetics here at CTEC Business courses –Learn how to run a business Computers –Many salons use them for appointments, inventory, payroll, etc. Science –There’s more involved than you think!

11. Where can I get a job during high school? The following salons work with our school: –JCPenny in Middletown –Liz’s Salon in Goshen –Dolson Ave. Cutters in Middletown –Split Endz in Monroe

12. Where can I go to college? Orange County Community College (2-year) –Massage Therapy –Theatrical Make-Up –Business Management –Education …You can then transfer to a 4-year SUNY college –SUNY New Paltz –SUNY Oswego (Newburgh)

13. Where can I work after college? At CTEC (when I retire! HA-HA) At any major beauty industry corporation –Milady –Emiliani Industries –United Beauty Systems At any salon/spa in the county –Pineapple Day Spa –The Fountain Day Spa

14. If NYC’s where you want to go… L’OrealClairolWella John Paul Mitchell MatrixAveda

15. Is the Beauty Industry for YOU?