1. Mrs. Jodi Cepro Instructor Billie Jo Marino Instructional Aide
COSMETOLOGY
Mrs. Jodi Cepro
Instructor
Billie Jo Marino
Instructional Aide

2. JOB DESCRIPTION
Cosmetologists provide personal care and enhancement services on the hair, skin and nails that include: shampooing, cutting, styling, coloring, perming, apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and manicure hands and feet.

3. Skills Learned at LCCTC
HAIR CARE
Cleansing/Conditioning
Cutting
Styling
Perming/Relaxers
Color Service
Cleanse, cut, style of wigs
NAIL CARE
File, cleanse, care of cuticle
Massage of hands/feet
Polish application/Nail Art
SKIN CARE
Cleanse
Massage
Apply makeup
Remove unwanted hair

4. WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in a salon is a physically active occupation with most duties being performed in a standing position
You will be working directly with the general public in a salon and employees are usually required to follow a dress code or be in uniform.
A cosmetologist should expect to be a productive team member, be creative, and possess good communication skills.

5. EDUCATION
The Cosmetology Program at Lawrence Co. CTC provides students with good attendance the 1250 hours of training necessary to take the Cosmetology State Board Exam. Upon passing the exam, students will receive their license. Continuing education is advised due to changes in fashion trends, product knowledge and new techniques.

6. WAGES
Location
Pay Period
2007
10%
25%
Median
75%
90%
United States
Hourly
$7.11
$8.20
$10.68
$14.46
$19.85
Yearly
$14,800
$17,100
$22,200
$30,100
$41,300
Pennsylvania
$6.88
$7.47
$9.10
$11.79
$15.11
$14,300
$15,500
$18,900
$24,500
$31,400
Cosmetologists are usually paid based on a commission or may be paid an hourly wage, and being tipped for your service by clients is not unusual.
Salary typically increases with experience , expanded client base, and adding additional responsibilities like management.

7. JOB OUTLOOK for Cosmetology
State and National Trends
United States
Employment
Percent
Job Openings 1
2006
2016
Change
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
617,500
694,200
12%
15,050
Pennsylvania
2004
2014
31,950
37,500
17%
1,150
1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.