Beauty and Cosmetology | CTE Journeys Handbooks

Luna, Megan, and Alfonso wanted to choose careers where they could use their artistic talent. After high school, Luna became a hair color specialist. She uses her eye for color to create the perfect shades for her clients. Megan is a tattoo artist. She works closely with her clients to create original pieces of art for each one. Alfonso works as a TV and theater makeup artist. He enjoys applying an actor’s makeup and prosthetics to create different characters. Luna, Megan, and Alfonso all work in the field of Beauty and Cosmetology. This book highlights more exciting roles in this industry.

Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles. An extensive glossary is included to help students build career-related vocabulary. Each handbook is approximately 100 pages.