Students interested in hairstyling, cosmetics, manicuring and management have several educational options in the Dallas area. Advanced education courses focused on the latest techniques, trends, fashions and methods are taught at Fort Worth’s Aladdin Beauty College. Aspiring salon managers, owners or instructors might consider the cosmetology, esthiology or manicure programs at the Ogle School. Students needing flexibility can take advantage of part-time or evening classes in hairdressing, haircutting, perming, coloring, skin and nail services at Jones Beauty College.

After acquiring state licensing, cosmetologists have great job prospects in Dallas. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, from 2002 to 2012, employment is projected to grow 13.3% for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists, and 23.1% for manicurists and pedicurists. Cosmetology students will find most cosmetology schools offer hands-on training and job placement assistance. Hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists, estheticians and managers may also find employment opportunities at a variety of Dallas-area venues including salons, spas, fitness clubs, hotels, theatres and cosmetic companies.