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

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.

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

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.

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.

Be aware of salon policy and salon/employee contracts.

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.

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

Career Opportunities in the Beauty Industry

​• 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.

Click on the Student Resource button to access employment resources.