Facts for Parents
Considering beauty careers in St. Louis? We know your child’s future is your top priority. US News and World Report named Hairstylists/Cosmetology best careers for 2009. When considering a cosmetology career in Missouri, be sure you know the facts. According to 2004-2005 annual reports submitted by NACCAS schools (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences), beauty careers in St. Louis are here to stay.
Big business: 1.6 million people are employed in salons and spas nationwide. A cosmetology career in Missouri means great earning potential.
Compensation: Nationwide, the average full-time salon/spa salary is $50,000.?Zero unemployment: Even in a year when 572,000 salon positions were filled, salon owners still reported having openings!
It’s a job-seekers market. New hires are up nationally by 37%. Choosing a cosmetology career in Missouri will provide longevity, passion, solid income, and a bright future.
Quick Facts
- Our student to teacher ration is 15 to 1.
- We have an extremely high placement rate for our students graduating from the academy. We help place our students in hundreds of top Redken salons in the Missouri market, as well as thousands of salons across the U.S.
- We are the only school endorsed by Redken 5th Avenue.
- All tools and equipment are included in the tuition price.
- Because of the hands on experience we give all of our students, when they graduate they are much more valuable to the market place because of the advanced experience compared to other students coming out of school.
- Our students practice on real salon guest thus making their mannequin work VERY limited. We feel it teaches them how to build and retain cliental as well as customer relations.
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