6 Steps For Choosing the Right Cosmetology School

You’ve decided that going to cosmetology school is the only way you’ll be truly happy. Now how do you decide which school to go to? There are probably several cosmetology schools in your area to choose from.

These cosmetology schools may all seem the same at first. However, in reality, the programs, the instructors, the curriculum, the cosmetology kits, and your fellow classmates will vary greatly between each school. It’s up to you to do your homework to figure out which school is the right fit for you!

Your cosmetology school education will truly be the foundation for your new career. When you’re happy in cosmetology school, you’ll be more likely to learn and master the skills you’re being taught in class. When you’re able to master the skills, you’ll be more likely to succeed in the salon after your graduate. Selecting the cosmetology school you’ll enroll in is a decision that has a huge impact on your future career!

Here are six steps for choosing the right cosmetology school for you:

1. Talk to your friends and family members who work in the beauty industry and get their recommendations. If you don’t know any friends who work in the industry, why not ask your hair stylist? He or she probably knows about the cosmetology schools in the area and can give you some guidance.
2. Next you’ll want to research these cosmetology schools online. Check out the school’s website for more information on their cosmetology program. It’s also a good idea to check the school’s social media sites, for more pictures of the school and the students, and review sites, like Yelp.
3. If you like what you find online, take the next step and contact the school to schedule a school tour. By this time, you should have already narrowed down your list to two or three possible schools.
4. The day of your tour, you’ll tour the school’s facilities and meet with the school staff. It’s important that you take it all in and ask lots of questions during your time there.  Does the cosmetology program cover everything you want to learn? What do they do to prepare you for State Boards? Does the school offer any type of career services once you graduate? Asking these questions will give you important information that will impact your final decision.
5. Once you’re nearing your decision, it’s time to talk with a Financial Aid specialist. They’ll be able to educate you on your best options for paying for cosmetology school and can even help you complete the paperwork. For more tips, read Ways to Pay for Cosmetology School.
6. It’s time to make your final decision! You should always trust your gut and pick the cosmetology school that feels right. Most stylists say that when they first took their school tour, they knew right away that it was the right place for them.

Salon Success Academy is a cosmetology school with five locations throughout the Inland Empire of California in Corona, Upland, Redlands, Fontana, and San Bernardino. The school offers hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, as well as flexible class schedules, extensive State Board preparation, and Financial Aid to those who qualify. If you would like to learn more about the cosmetology program at Salon Success Academy, fill out the form or call 1-877-987-HAIR.