The Beauty Industry is ever-expanding and ever-changing. There is no limit to your potential if you are innovative and ambitious. Your artistic skills and training give you the opportunity to change people's lives by making them look good and feel beautiful.
With a Phagans' education, you could begin a career as a hairstylist, colorist, manicurist or nail technician, esthetician, barber, makeup artist or even a salon or spa owner.
Visit the Beauty Changes Lives website to learn more about the the amazing beauty industry and where you could go with a career in beauty.
Ted Gibson (stylist to stars like Ashley Greene and Anne Hathaway and hair guru on TLC's "What Not To Wear"), shares the reasons why you shouldn't shy away from following your dreams of a career in beauty - below is part of his artical from a SEVENTEEN Magazine Blog:
Making a Difference. What I love most about beauty is its transformative nature. I can change someone's outlook with a great shampoo and massage. In my salon, I see beauty professionals changing people's lives every day, and of course on TLC's "What Not to Wear," I work with other beauty professionals to help people reinvent their appearance and change their life every week.
Want to know more about careers in beauty? Check out www.beautychangeslives.org or join Ted in the conversation at Beauty Changes Lives on Facebook and Twitter.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates who become licensed in Hair Design, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and/or Barbering have some of the following career opportunities available:
SALON & SPA CAREERS
Stylist or Technician
Salon/Spa Owner
Salon/Spa Manager
Salon/Spa Chain Manager
Platform Artist Cruise Lines or Resort Personnel Guest Service Coordinator/Receptionist
EDUCATION College Owner
College Manager
College Educator
Teaching classes/seminars Writing for Industry publications
Cadet Training/Internship
MERCHANDISING Manufacturers Representative
Manufacturers Technician Beauty Supply Representative
Beauty Supply Technician Department store Retail Sales
Department store Cosmetic Buyer
Guest Artist or Speaker
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Public Relations
Science Chemistry
Advertising Promotions Marketing
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Shows
Pageants
Plays, Videos, Movies, Television
REGULATION
State Licensing Agent State Salon/ College Inspector State Board Participant
Sample Standard Occupational Codes and Opportunities for:
Hair Designer:39-5012.00, 39-5093.00, 39-1021.01. Specialist in hair sculpture, texture, color, condition and other elements of Hair Design.
Barber:39.5011.00, 39-5093.00, 39-1021.01. Specialist in hair sculpture and beard/mustache trims.
Nail Technician:39-5092.00, 39-1021.01. Manicurist, pedicurist, nail artist, podiatrist assistant.
Cadet Teacher:25-1194.00. Teach at a cosmetology college, teach cosmetology in community college, and/or build-up credentials for platform artist work.
Additional Standard Occupational Codes (SOC Codes) can be found at: www.onetonline.org
Earning and Compensation Opportunities
Salaries of cosmetologists depend on a number of factors such as, experience, ability, clientele, location and salary or lease arrangements between the professional and the salon owner. It sometimes takes a long time for a newly licensed cosmetology professional to build a clientele. This profession takes time, dedication and hard work.
Visit the most recent national Job Demand Survey results, posted by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Science at: www.naccas.org (scroll down to Oregon to get a pdf of the results)
Oregon wage and projections data can be found by going to www.qualityinfo.org, and clicking on the “Occupational Info Center” tab.
Research careers and the need for various occupations in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco
A cosmetologist must have good hand eye coordination and be able to stand for long periods of time with limited leg movement. Nail Technologists and Estheticians require good finger dexterity and coordination, as well as have the ability to sit for long periods of time. All cosmetology professionals must be able to work long hours while building a clientele, enjoy working with the public and be able to follow directions. Developing the skills necessary to operate their own business is a crucial element in establishing a successful career. There are numerous physical and mental conditions that may limit the ability of an individual to overcome the demands of the industry. It is recommended that all persons consult with a physician in order to properly assess their mental and physical motivation, stamina and endurance prior to pursuing a career in the field of cosmetology. (The US Department of Labor states, “Good health and stamina are important because these workers are on their feet for most of their shift. Because prolonged exposure to some hair and nail chemicals may cause irritation, special care is taken to use protective clothing, such as plastic gloves or aprons. Most full-time barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers put in a 40-hour week, but longer hours are common in this occupation, especially among self-employed workers. Work schedules may include evenings and weekends, when beauty salons and barbershops are busiest. Barbers and cosmetologists generally are busiest on weekends and during lunch and evening hours, therefore they arrange to take breaks during less popular times.”)
Employment Assistance
Phagans’ does not make any guarantees of employment or salary upon graduation. However, we do solicit feedback from our graduates and employers of our graduates in regards to the material in our practical, theoretical and business curriculum. The college will provide placement assistance, which will consist of identifying employment opportunities. There is a Bulletin Board available at each college where Job/Employment opportunities are posted. We have a thorough Career Development program which includes classes in completing a job application, professional appearance guidelines, preparing for a job interview, and instructions on how to write a resume and cover letter. The program also includes training in clientele building, customer service, money management, marketing, business planning and many other valuable business tools.
Salon Visit Activities affords students the opportunity to visit salons during their training.
A designated number of hours and visit activities are required for each level.
Student Consumer Information regarding Outcome Assessment:
To see program median loan debt, on-time graduation and placement rates: click here. This information can also be found in Appendix A of our Student Catalog & Handbook.
Yearly NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences) Completion, Placement and Licensure report statistics are posted in the campus. Click here to download a copy.
There is further outcome information and comparative data located at the IPEDs Data Center which can be found on the web at: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter
