GA Occupational Outlook |
The five lowest-paying states for cosmetologists were Nevada, Idaho, Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama.
Cosmetologists in Georgia receive an hourly mean wage of $11.
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Skills & Training for Cosmetology |
A cosmetologist must
at least be sixteen years of age and must have graduated from a state approved
cosmetology school or completed an apprenticeship, and must be licensed.
A cosmetologist has many duties. A cosmetologist may cut, style hair or add hairpieces. He or she may color, condition hair, or add a tinted rinse because of inappropriate application of home color treatments. A cosmetologist may treat cuticles, clean the fingernails or toenails,apply polish or apply artificial nails, and file and buff the nails. He or she may also provide soaks or other treatments. |