Careers & Employment

Once you have obtained your license, you're ready to work!

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Your license must be signed and posted in plain view of the public while you provide services at a licensed salon.

When you begin working at a licensed salon establishment or if your work location changes, you must notify the Board within 30 days, per NRS 644A.510.

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Update your work location by:

• Completing the Licensee Work Location Update online

• Contacting the Board via email

• Contacting the Board via phone

• Visiting either of our office locations

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How to Look for a Job

Create an employment portfolio with a collection of photos and documents to reflect your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your field.

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Be prepared to perform a service. This may be included as part of a salon interview.

Only perform a service at your interview if you have obtained your license and have your license with you to display while performing the service.

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Be aware of salon policy and salon/employee contracts.

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Some salon contracts prohibit you from working at other salon locations and can require you to adhere to a set schedule, dress code, or other policies.

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Where to Look for a Job:

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• Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Facebook job postings

• Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Twitter job postings

• Does the school you attended have a placement program?

• Does the school you attended have a “Job Board” or provide available/current job postings?

• Salon Supply Stores

• Local Salon/Beauty Industry Groups on Social Media

• Craigslist

• Local and National Job Sites

• Beauty Industry Specific Job Sites

  • https://behindthechair.com/jobs/

  • http://careercenter.modernsalon.com/jobs/

  • https://salonhelpwanted.com/

  • https://www.salonemployment.com/

  • http://www.beautyleap.com/

  • https://beautycareer.com/

  • https://www.theglamapp.com/

• Helpful links

  • Resume & Cover Letter Tips

  • Job Interview Tips

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Career Options & Salaries

Career Opportunities in the Beauty Industry

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• Work at a licensed salon establishment as an employee or independent contractor

• Salon Establishment Owner – additional State Board licensing required

• Instructor – additional school hours as a Provisional Instructor or Student Instructor and State Board licensing required

• On-Site Service Provider - additional State Board licensing required (Limited License); limited services allowed

• Product/Sales Representative

• Platform Artist

• Product-Sponsored Stylist

• Practical Exam Rater at a licensed school establishment

• Salon Establishment Manager

• Specialist (Specializing in specialty services; EX: Color Specialist, Texture Service Specialist, etc.)

• Salon Establishment Receptionist/Front Desk Staff (Possible career while enrolled)

• Makeup Artist (Possible career while enrolled) – State Board registration required

• Shampoo Technologist (Possible career while enrolled) – State Board registration required

• Threader (Possible career while enrolled) – State Board registration required

• Hair Braider (Possible career while enrolled) – State Board registration required

Average Salaries & Income*

Cosmetologist - $28,647

Hair Designer - $21,216

Esthetician - $36,275

Nail Technologist - $34,905

Instructor - $33,280

Salon Receptionist/Front Desk Staff - $23,046

Salon Establishment Manager - $41,468

Makeup Artist - $24,294

Sales Representative - $61,720

*Based on statistics from indeed.com, payscale.com, & glassdoor.com