Become A Cosmetologist “Your New Career”
Looking for a cosmetology school? One of the most important tasks is to research the history of the school. Go to the location if at all possible to discover it’s environment. The way it makes you feel is so important. Friendly service on the phone and at the front desk is a must. The school should resemble someplace you would want to be employed.
The instructors should emulate someone who you would want to be. Also consider the schools hours of operation. Some schools may offer night classes that may accommodate your schedule. Look around your area to find the best school possible that fits the needs of your future career. Some may also want to consider an apprenticeship program that is offered by many fine establishments that produce quality certified professionals in their field.
There are many exciting areas to specialize in under the cosmetology license umbrella. Professional stylists, nail technician, skin esthetician, massage therapist, makeup artist, permanent makeup technician, cosmetics manufacturer’s representative, photo/movie stylist, cosmetology educator, platform artist, beauty writer/editor. Please free to look around our site and enjoy. We believe the more diverse your education and culture in cosmetology will empower you to become the very best cosmetologist you can be for yourself and your clients.
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Shasta School of Cosmetology
One of the coolest things we get to do as licensed cosmetologists is pay it forward. Today I spent the day with students from the Shasta School of Cosmetology. I have to tell you it is not hard to see why this school has one of the highest passing rates in California.
I arrived a little early and was greeted with the what I call the early birds. They are the students know matter what they are there and enter the class before anybody else. Let it be known that we at become a cosmetologist encourage this type of behavior.
Note: This type of motivation may lead to a cosmetology license and much success and happiness.
What an amazing group of talented people both the staff and the students. It is truly inspiring to me to stand next to some one and feel the energy of some one who has decided to become a cosmetologist.
Some of these students will stop at nothing to fulfill their dream of becoming a cosmetologist. It truly shows. I witnessed some of the best sets from a second week of cosmetology school that I had ever seen. Good luck to everyone at SSC.
If you are ever in the Redding California area and in need of any salon service think of Shasta School of Cosmetology.
2005 North American Hairdresser of the Year Marjorie Clarke
Marjorie Clarke’s awards include 2005 North American Hairdresser of the Year, 2009 Canadian Hairdresser of the Year and 2009 Canadian Master Hairstylist of the Year. She is truly an amazing talent. When a person finds something they truly love to do it shows.
Creating a loyal following with your license to practice cosmetology is no easy task. Practice, practice, practice and put out the quality work that you know you are capable of so people will believe in your work and take notice.
So no matter where you are work on mastering the basics in cosmetology school so you can build on those skills and learn new ones. Who knows you may just end up being the next North American Hairdresser of the Year.
Anthony Mascolo of Toni & Guy
Anthony Mascolo has many cosmetologists in his family tree. A truly gifted artist. It helps to have cosmetologists around you when you are growing up. This helps to really develop the culture that is found from one generation to another in cosmetology.
Find a mentor like Antony Mascolo or be a mentor for someone interested in cosmetology. It will help you to better understand the basics of hair design. You will find areas you need to work on and your mentor can help in these areas. Also do not be afraid to use the internet like you tube to find videos of Anthony Mascolo or another professional cosmetologist like Beth Minardi.
Pass and Fail Rates
The California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology provides us with the pass and fail rates for all Board examinations. These statistics represent individuals taking the examinations for the first time.
To become licensed as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Manicurist or Electrologist an individual must take and pass a written and a practical (hands-on) examination.The pass and fail rates provided on this web site are sorted in alphabetical order by school name and are separated by license and examination type (written or practical).
This information demonstrates the percentage of students who have successfully passed or failed the examination after completing coursework at a specified school.Prior to making a commitment, persons who wish to pursue a career in barbering, cosmetology, or electrology may consider the success of school examination results in order to make an informed decision.
When inquiring about a specific school’s pass and failure rate it is recommended that the chart for the written examinations results is reviewed as well as the practical examination results. To view results, click on the appropriate link below:
Student pass and fail rate by schools from 4-1-10 to 6-30-10.
- Barbering – Written Examination Results
- Barbering – Practice Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Written Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Practice Examination Results
- Esthetician – Written Examination Results
- Esthetician – Practice Examination Results
- Manicuring – Written Examination Results
- Manicuring – Practice Examination Results
- Electrology – Written Examination Results
- Electrology – Practice Examination Results
Student pass and fail rate by schools from 1-1-10 to 3-31-10.
- Barbering – Written Examination Results
- Barbering – Practice Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Written Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Practice Examination Results
- Esthetician – Written Examination Results
- Esthetician – Practice Examination Results
- Manicuring – Written Examination Results
- Manicuring – Practice Examination Results
- Electrology – Written Examination Results
- Electrology – Practice Examination Results
Student pass and fail rate by schools from 10-1-09 to 12-31-09.
- Barbering – Written Examination Results
- Barbering – Practice Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Written Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Practice Examination Results
- Esthetician – Written Examination Results
- Esthetician – Practice Examination Results
- Manicuring – Written Examination Results
- Manicuring – Practice Examination Results
- Electrology – Written Examination Results
- Electrology – Practice Examination Results
Student pass and fail rate by schools from 7-1-09 to 9-30-09.
- Barbering – Written Examination Results
- Barbering – Practice Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Written Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Practice Examination Results
- Esthetician – Written Examination Results
- Esthetician – Practice Examination Results
- Manicuring – Written Examination Results
- Manicuring – Practice Examination Results
- Electrology – Written Examination Results
- Electrology – Practice Examination Results
Student pass and fail rate by schools from 7-1-08 to 6-30-09.
- Barbering – Written Examination Results
- Barbering – Practice Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Written Examination Results
- Cosmetology – Practice Examination Results
- Esthetician – Written Examination Results
- Esthetician – Practice Examination Results
- Manicuring – Written Examination Results
- Manicuring – Practice Examination Results
- Electrology – Written Examination Results
- Electrology – Practice Examination Results
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