Esthetician Schools in Louisiana

We now look at esthetician schools in Louisiana in the broader context of the state’s personal care services industry. The article first analyses the factors that shape the course of the industry. It then discusses the requirements to obtain an esthetician license in Louisiana. The list of accredited esthetician schools given in the end will help aspiring estheticians in Louisiana to locate a training institution that matches their needs.

Introduction

The southern state of Louisiana had a population of 4,533,372 as of the US Census 2010. New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana had a population of 343,829 as of 2010. The state of Texas borders Louisiana on the west, Arkansas on the north, the state of Mississippi on the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the south.

The gross state product of Louisiana was $213.6 billion in 2010, putting it at the 24th position in the US. Its per capita personal income of $30,952, ranked Louisiana 41st among the states. The state’s population comprises a mix of ethnicities with African Americans, Cajuns, Creoles and Hispanics making up substantial sections of the population.

Coming to the personal care services industry of Louisiana, it is naturally not of any substantial size. For example, according to the May 2010 State Occupational and Employment Statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were just 2,570 cosmetologists/hairstylists, 310 nail technicians and 290 skin care specialists (estheticians) in Louisiana. Correspondingly, beauty school numbers too are lower than average. The number of accredited esthetician schools in Lousiana are just eleven. For comparison, Califorina has 142.

This however does not mean that esthetics is an occupation with no prospects in Louisiana. As training institutions are also fewer, those graduating from them get enough placement opportunities.

Esthetician license in Louisiana

The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology is the agency that issues trade licenses to all beauty care practitioners. To get an esthetician license in Louisiana, the requirements set out for a candidate by the Board are as follows:

– Must be at least sixteen years of age
– Have completed 10th grade education or equivalent
– Have completed 750 hours in an approved cosmetology school
– A pass in the State Board licensing examination
– Payment of prescribed fees.

For other details like licensure by reciprocity, endorsement etc. please visit the Board’s website.

Accredited esthetician schools in Louisiana

There are eleven Association of Skin Care Professionals- (ASCP) affiliated esthetician schools in Louisiana. This national accreditation body’s accreditation indicates sufficient standards of training quality. Prospective students of esthetics in Louisiana can choose from among these schools for their esthetics training. It is preferable for students to evaluate multiple schools and choose the one that best fits their needs.

1. Aldens School of Cosmetology
Baker, LA 70714-2525
Tel: 225-355-5776

2. Aveda Institute
Covington, LA 70433-5638
Tel: 985-892-3826

3. Aveda Institute Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 70503-3246
Tel: 337-233-0511

4. Aveda Institute New Orleans
Metairie, LA 70002
Tel: 504-454-1400

5. Champagne Cosmetology Institute
Houma, LA 70360-2481
Tel: 985-223-1680

6. Cloyd’s Beauty School
Monroe, LA 71201-3211
Tel: 318-388-3912

7. Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology
Shreveport, LA 71105-2404
Tel: 318-865-5591

8. John Jay Beauty College
New Orleans, LA 70124
Tel: 504-467-2774

9. John Jay Kenner Academy
Kenner, LA 70062
Tel: 504-467-2774

10. Omega Institutes
Houma, LA 70360-2895
Tel: 985-876-9334

11. Vanguard College of Cosmetology
Slidell, LA 70458-8823
Tel: 985-643-2614

Our database has an extensive collection of beauty schools offering cosmetology, spa therapy and nail technology training, besides esthetics. If you want to look for esthetician schools in locations other than Louisiana or beauty schools offering other types of training you can find them using the search facility provided on this page. Enter the zip code of your chosen location and get a listing of the type of schools you want. You can also get the schools contact you by giving them your contact details.