Barber & Cosmetologist Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of barbers, hair stylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Wayne County has Barber and Cosmetology Schools for ages 17 and up for training. The following contains information on education requirements, financial assistance, licensing and certifications, and continuing education.

• Typical Wages
• Education, Certifications, Licensure & Apprenticeships
• Activities, Knowledge, Abilities, Skills
• Related Occupations

Students under age 17 can research programs, tour postsecondary schools, and participate in Career & Technical Education Programs while attending high school.

Breithaupt Career & Technical Center

9300 Hubbell St., Detroit, MI 48228

(313) 866-9550

https://www.detroitk12.org/breithauptctc

Riverview School of Cosmetology (Part of the DCTC - Downriver Career Technical Consortium)

18712 Quarry Road, RIverview, MI 48193

Phone: (734) 285-9660

https://www.dctcschools.org/program_info/cosmetology

A barber is as a person who shaves or trims the beard of a person; cuts, trims, shampoos, relaxes, curls, permanently waves, dresses, tints, bleaches, colors, arranges, or styles the hair of a person; massages the face and head of a person.

A student must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) prior to enrolling into a program. Michigan law requires one to have completed or have an equivalent education as determined by the department, but not less than 17 years of age (proof of age must be provided), be of good moral character, demonstrate satisfactory completion of:

• Not less than an 1,800-hour course of study at a licensed barber college, and

• Pass an examination approved by the board and the department.

FAFSA Code: 016790

FAFSA Code: 042487

FAFSA Code: E40492

A cosmetologist is an individual who renders, or offers to render, cosmetology services. Cosmetology services means one of the following services, or a combination of the following services:

• hair-care services

• skin-care services

• manicuring services

• electrology (cosmetologists must be separately licensed as an electrologist to render, or offer to render electrology services)

To become licensed as a cosmetologist in Michigan, an individual must be at least 17 years of age, be of good moral character, have an education equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade, have completed either:

• not less than1,500-hour course study in a licensed school of cosmetology,

• or have served as an apprentice for not less than two years in a licensed cosmetology establishment in which hair care services, skin care services and manicuring services are offered and have successfully passed an examination prescribed by the board and the department.

FAFSA Code: 010827

FAFSA School Code Search (by location)

FAFSA Code: 025882

FAFSA Code: 043051

FAFSA Code: 006949

FAFSA School Code Search (by location)

FAFSA Code: 040143

FAFSA School Code Search (by location)

FAFSA Code: 002315

Schedule a visit and tour. Complete enrollment application and pay non-refundable application fee to the school. Meet staff and students. Learn about curriculum, books and kits, apparel code, financial aid and payment plans. Have high school transcripts sent to the school. Sign enrollment agreement after fully understanding cost, schedule, and state requirements.

• Obtain FSA ID

• Complete the FAFSA Form

• Add the FAFSA school code.

• https://www.beautyschools.org/students/grants-scholarships/

• http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/cosmetology.htm
  

• https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships

This document includes just a sample of programs available in the Metro-Detroit area. Remember to check websites for program offerings. Your school’s career exploration tools will also highlight a variety of related careers and education and training institutions.

References: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

Note: Inclusion of a program in our database does not indicate an endorsement by Wayne RESA. The database is for informational purposes only.

Department of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Ed and Career Counseling