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Licensed cosmetologists are in demand - and they need cosmetology instructors to train them and demonstrate techniques. The beauty industry is growing so fast that the job market cannot provide enough cosmetology school graduates to fill those vacancies. Cosmetologists who have worked in the field for a certain time may be interested in moving to a teaching career in cosmetology. A preperation course includes

• training in lesson plans
• learning and educating
• business and cosmetology concepts

In 2004, around 790,000 jobs were held by cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians and skin care specialists. All of these workers were trained in vocational cosmetology schools and must take continuing education courses to keep up with trends in fashion and cosmetology techniques, as well as treatment for skin, nails and hair. These courses are taught by a trained cosmetology instructor, who must teach the student all aspects of anatomy and physiology that pertains to the job, as well as the details of hairstyling, safety and business. The cosmetology instructor must also create lesson plans, deliver material, demonstrate techniques and monitor student progress. Eighty percent of the annual salaries of vocational training instructors fall between $18,740 and $74,739 (based on 15 years of teaching), and varies by region and total experience.