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Does cosmetology come up to talent or education?

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Cheryl’s Answer

Both, and I would even add business/entrepreneurship coursework and experience. I have former students who have their own businesses as nail techs and lash experts. There is a lot of science in Cos. In fact, University of Toledo actually has a cosmetic science degree. There are even skin care certificates/degrees. But you will need hands-on hours of practice and work experience to get licensed if you want to be an actual cosmetologist/stylist.
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Blake’s Answer

Both. You need the school to give you the basics and then repetition will help improve your talent.
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Sara’s Answer

A bit of both, really- but good training can teach you the skills you’ll need, and continuing education after licensure will add skills. Do not, I repeat do not, blow off the business classes. If you cannot track your appointments, and pay your quarterly taxes, on time-you will not be successful.
I used to teach at an Aveda Institute, and while they have one of the most difficult curriculums, and expensive, only the palm Mitchell schools and maybe the Vidal Sassoon schools compare in the US. Well I would never advise anyone to go into debt for their education, don’t cheap out on tuition either.
You might consider classes and licensure in Texas, as the Texas cosmetology test is one of the most comprehensive in the country, and the Texas license and cosmetology is honored in almost every state in the country and then some for foreign countries as well.You might consider classes and licensure in Texas, as the Texas cosmetology test is one of the most comprehensive in the country, and the Texas license and cosmetology is honored in almost every state in the country and then some for foreign countries as well
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Angela D.’s Answer

Great question, Jessica! I adore my stylist, who is quite successful, became a friend over the last decade and asked her opinion on this. She actually manages her salon as well as has her own clients. She believes that gifted cosmetologists have a combination of talent and education/training. She did note that some focus on one area of costmetology, such as hair, skin, hair removal, and/or manicures/pedicures. She recommended the websites below to learn more. You will need to complete training that can last months or longer and then pass a state board exam. I don't know how all of this is being handled state by state in this time of COVID-19, so you'll need to check on that. Some of the top rated schools in New York are (alphabetically): American Beauty School, Aveda, Empire, Paul Mitchell, etc...but you can research what is in your local area. Note that most training occurs 7-9 months or more and includes tuition and a kit cost. Wishing you the best in your endeavors, Dr. B

https://www.beautyschools.org/education-training/accreditation/#:~:text=NACCAS%20is%20recognized%20by%20the,that%20serve%20over%20120%2C000%20students.

https://www.probeauty.org/

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