{"id":15295,"date":"2019-07-12T20:34:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T15:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estheticsedu.info\/alaska\/esthetician-schools-near-me-homer-ak-99603"},"modified":"2019-07-12T20:34:18","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T15:34:18","slug":"esthetician-schools-near-me-homer-ak-99603","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estheticsedu.info\/alaska\/esthetician-schools-near-me-homer-ak-99603","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Esthetician | Esthetician Schools Homer AK"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Choose an Esthetician Program near Homer Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"HomerSince you have made a decision to enter the field of cosmetology and attend an esthetician school near Homer AK<\/strong>, the process begins to search for and enroll in the ideal program. It’s important that the school you choose not only furnishes the proper instruction for the specialty you have decided on, but also preps you for passing the licensing examination. When you start your initial search, you might be a little bit confused about the contrast between beauty schools and cosmetology schools. Well don’t be, because the names are pretty much interchangeable and both refer to the same type of school. We’ll discuss a little bit further about that in the next section. If you plan on commuting to classes you will want to find a school that is within driving distance of your Homer home. Tuition will also be a critical aspect when evaluating prospective schools. Just keep in mind that because a school is the closest or the least expensive it’s not always the right option. There are many other qualifications that you should weigh when reviewing schools, such as their reputation and accreditation. We will go over what questions you should ask about the cosmetology schools you are thinking about later within this article. Before we do, let’s talk a little bit about what cosmetology is, and what kinds of programs are offered.<\/p>\n

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What is Cosmetology<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"estheticsCosmetology is a profession that is everything about making the human body look more beautiful with the application of cosmetics. So of course it makes sense that many cosmetology schools are referred to as beauty schools. Most of us think of makeup when we hear the term cosmetics, but really a cosmetic may be almost anything that enhances the appearance of a person’s skin, hair or nails. In order to work as a cosmetologist, almost all states mandate that you go through some form of specialized training and then become licensed. Once licensed, the work environments include not only Homer AK beauty salons and barber shops, but also such venues as spas, hotels and resorts. Many cosmetologists, after they have gotten experience and a client base, establish their own shops or salons. Others will start seeing clients either in their own residences or will travel to the client’s residence, or both. Cosmetology college graduates are known by many titles and work in a wide range of specialties including:<\/p>\n