Identification should include understanding career paths (e.g., product development; salon management or ownership; teaching; hair, skin, and nail care services) available to a licensed cosmetologist.

Teacher Resources:

• Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Career Cluster Dashboard, CTE Trailblazers: select Human Services Career Cluster

Process/Skill Questions:

• What skills are needed for a career in cosmetology?
• What specializations are in demand in the cosmetology industry?
• What is in the scope of practice of cosmetology?
• Where could one find labor market data regarding career growth or decline for cosmetologists?
• What is the difference between salon employment vs. an independent career path?