As a city of opportunity, Houston offers several educational options for aspiring cosmetologists. Students wishing to express their own artistic creativity will appreciate a program that teaches line, shape, form, texture, and color at Champion Beauty College. Comprehensive coursework and extensive hands-on experience is key to preparing students for the state board exam at Franklin Beauty School. Personal well-being and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand at the Aveda Institute Houston.

After graduating, cosmetology students have great job prospects in the Houston area. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, from 2002 to 2012, employment is projected to grow 9.2% for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists; 16.7% for manicurists and pedicurists; and 16.7% for skin care specialists. Employment is expected to remain steady for theatrical and performance makeup artists. Students will find most cosmetology schools offer hands-on training and job placement assistance. Hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists, estheticians and managers may also find employment opportunities at a variety of Houston-area venues including salons, spas, fitness clubs, hotels, theatres and cosmetic companies.