2008-08-28 20:51:10 - Conveniently situated in Charlotte, NC, the Dudley Beauty College prides itself in developing candidates (in the spa-beauty industry) for this 21st Century. Providing comprehensive career-training programs in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor training, Dudley Beauty College also offers a practicing clinic for its advanced-level students.

Cosmetology training can be completed in just 10 months in the full-time program at Dudley Beauty College. (Part-time cosmetology programs can be completed in 15 months.) Typical education in a North Carolina cosmetology training program includes practical studies in scalp/hair treatments, hair design, full-head finger wave styling, artificial hair treatments, haircuts, chemical/permanent waving treatments, hair coloring and lightening, manicuring/pedicuring, artificial

nails, facials/makeup, skin care, and hair removal, in addition to other field-related coursework.

Other vocational training offered at the Dudley Beauty College includes its 16-week, full-time esthetics program; a two-month, full-time nail technology program; and in-depth instructor training courses in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.

Today, there are a number of beauty and cosmetology schools from which to choose. Among those, Dudley Beauty College (www.spabeautyschools.com/clickcount.php?id=11740819&goto=http%3A ..) (Charlotte campus) may provide you with essential skills and training to promote and support your potential in the fascinating fields of cosmetology and other beauty industry occupations.

Why choose a spa-beauty career? In 2006, personal appearance workers like cosmetologists held close to one million jobs in these United States. And this occupational trend is growing -- as the demand for personal appearance care continues to increase, employment outlook is expected to be faster than average than other occupations, with an anticipated rise in spa-beauty careers by 14 percent through the year 2016.

In addition to promising job prospects, the spa-beauty industry offers a variety of working environments. Besides beauty salons and barber shops, cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians work as successful entrepreneurs in day spas, at wellness resorts, for theatrical events, on movie/television sets, and in other unique working atmospheres.

* Tuition payment plans available.

Sources:
- BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- NCSBCAE (North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners)

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