Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Are there any educational requirements for this field?

        - Yes, high school diploma or GED

 

2.  Can I visit Venus Beauty Academy to see if this is the right field for me?

        - We recommend that you visit every school you are looking into to make

          sure you like where you will be going

 

3.  Should I take certain courses in high school that will help me for the

      Academy?

      - It is not necessary, but it would help to take chemistry, anatomy, physiology,and

          biology I and II

 

4.  What subjects will I be learning at Venus Beauty Academy?

        - Please refer to the Course Outline papers that can be viewed on our Classes page.

 

5.  Will I learn makeup tattooing?

        - No, there is no license required in Pennsylvania

                       

6.  What is a typical day/week/month at Venus Beauty Academy?

        - Theory (bookwork, the how and why of what you are doing)

        - Demonstrations by the teachers or outside educators to explain what you   

           have learned

        - Practical (hands-on) doing what you have learned

 

7.  Will there be homework?

        - Yes

        - Textbook studying, workbook exercises, review questions, projects,

           and competitions

 

8.  Is there any tutoring or special education offered at your Academy?

        - No

 

9.  What are your starting dates and class times?

        - Please refer to Classes page

 

10.  Do you offer part-time or evening classes?

        -  We do not offer any part-time or evening classes.

 

11.  What are your educational costs?

        - Please contact the office at either location for current pricing.

 

12.  Is financial aid available at Venus Beauty Academy?

        - Yes, to those who qualify

 

13.  Are scholarships available?

        - Yes, at your High School Career Center, Guidance Office, or Venus Beauty Academy

 

14.  What is a typical day/week/month in this profession?

        -There is no typical day because it always changes and evolves with

          passing trends    

 

15.  What is the starting salary and salary range for a salon professional? 

        - Please refer to the Cosmetology Job Demand Survey by NAACAS

 

16.  What is the future demand of this career?

        - Again, please refer to Cosmetology Job Demand Survey by NAACAS

       

17.  How does industry affect this profession?

        - Luckily, it does not affect us

        - Appearance and stress management is important in any career

        - We help improve ones appearance and stress level

 

18.  What is a typical career path and progression?

       - Shampoo tech> Assistant> Junior stylist> Senior stylist> Specialist>

         Manager> Salon owner or:                                                                                                                                               
       
- an Educator for: beauty school, vo-technical school, salon, company

                or

       - Assistant> Junior cosmetician> Senior cosmetician> Specialist

 

19.  Are there different career opportunities within this profession?

        - There are endless possibilities

        

20.  Is there career flexibility for quality of life adjustments?

      - full-time> part-time> weekdays> weekends> evenings





 

 

    
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