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Desirable qualifications for success as a professional cosmetologist are:
 You must have a positive attitude
 You must enjoy people
 You must be well groomed
 You must possess enthusiasm, want a better standard of living, and be willing to work to attain success.

Graduate Compensation:
The average salary for a cosmetologist, aesthetician, barber, and/or manicurist working in the industry full-time,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statics is $38,900 as of May 2021.

Physical demands of the cosmetology, aesthetics, barbering and manicuring profession include a need for good eye-
hand coordination, finger dexterity, and physical stamina to stand for a long period of time. In addition, those
individuals who have experienced skin irritations or allergic reactions to chemicals used in hair, skin or nail products
may need a physician’s clearance to pursue training. This does not mean that another avenue in this profession
cannot be taken.

Safety requirements for these professions include obeying the NJ State Board of Cosmetology and the NJ
Department of Health’s rules and regulations for sanitation and sterilization. OSHA (The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) is the regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace. OSHA Standards require that employees be informed of the dangers of the materials
used in the workplace and the exposure they might have to toxic substances. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
and labeling of products are two important regulations that this group has put in to place to assist in safe operations.
It is your responsibility to collect these sheets and to keep them available for reference.

Advantages of becoming a professional:
1. It is the type of work that exists in all localities, large or small. A cosmetologist can find a job near home or
elsewhere.
2. The time and money needed to prepare for a career in cosmetology is far less than many other occupations.
3. Working conditions and surroundings are very clean and well maintained.
4. Cosmetology offers personal satisfaction; meeting the challenge of pleasing your clients is very rewarding.
5. The Cosmetology Industry has a long-range outlook and yields a steady income. The number of people
who require services and visit beauty salons and the amount of money spent on beauty services is
constantly increasing.

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the PB Cosmetology Education Centre to offer state of the art training for a career in Cosmetology,
Aesthetics, Barbering and Manicuring.

The development of our programs and the training and recruitment of our faculty are highly respected in
cosmetology education. Our curriculum includes modern developments in hairstyling as well as up-to-date
educational techniques. We place a major emphasis on the individual needs of our students.

Current records of the faculty are on file in the Controller’s Office and they are available for inspection by the
appropriate agencies. Also on file is information on fiscal integrity and limits of institutional liability. The School’s
Administration will comply with any legitimate request for the above information.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our fundamental goal is to provide high quality training to students in the principles and practices of cosmetology,
skin care, nail design, barbering, makeup, and educator arts and sciences. Our curriculum is relevant to the needs of
the student and his/her ability to seek and obtain gainful employment with preparation for state licensing. We strive
to prepare students for the opportunity to enter, progress in, and contribute to the profession.

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