Cosmetology Schools near Seattle / Tacoma, WA

The major metro area of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington is a perfect place to start a new career in the cosmetology industry. Not only is this beautiful region full of fun outdoor activities like hiking and wine tasting, but U.S. News also named it the 25th safest and fastest-growing, as well as the 9th best, place to live in the United States. This area also includes the nearby suburbs of Bellevue and Redmond, where the Amazon and Microsoft global headquarters are located.

Because working professionals in technology and outdoor enthusiasts alike flock to the Seattle area, there is a definite demand for more cosmetologists. In fact, CareerOneStop reports an anticipated 27% increase in jobs for cosmetologists in the state through 2026.

Seattle-Tacoma is one of the top-paying areas in the country for cosmetologists, according to the BLS. Beauty professionals here made an average of $43,560 in 2019, which is about $21.81 per hour. Apply to one of the cosmetology schools in Seattle below to work toward licensing by the state board, which requires 1,600 hours of training or 2,000 hours of an apprenticeship. Once you’ve completed your two exams, you’ll be a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Washington.

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Paul Mitchell The School

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Aveda Institute

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

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802 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 302-1044
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics

1105 South 348th Street Suite B-106
Federal Way, WA 98003

(206) 945-1551
Programs:
Cosmetology, Barbering, Hair Design, Teacher Training

2222 South 314 Street
Federal Way, WA 98003

(253) 839-4338
Programs:
Cosmetology
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AHC Barber and Beauty College – Accredited

6712 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203

Aria Hair and Beauty Institute – Accredited

532 Rainier Avenue South Suite B
Renton, WA 98057

BJ's Beauty & Barber College – Accredited

5239 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409

Bremerton School District – Accredited

134 Marion Avenue North
Bremerton, WA 98312

Centralia Beauty College – Accredited

217 South Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531

Clover Park Technical College – Accredited

4500 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499

Everett Community College – Accredited

2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201

Evergreen Beauty College - Everett – Accredited

802 Southeast Everett Mall Way Suite A
Everett, WA 98208

Evergreen Beauty College - Renton – Accredited

1222 Bronson Way North
Renton, WA 98057

Evergreen Beauty College - Shoreline – Accredited

18336 Aurora Avenue North Suite 103
Shoreline, WA 98133

Expo Beauty Institute – Accredited

2534 15th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

H & K Cosmetology Unlimited – Accredited

8815 South Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499

Kelly Pang Beauty Academy – Accredited

10424 16th Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98146

Lee's Beauty School – Accredited

1833 4th Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98506

Lincoln Beauty School – Accredited

702 South 38th Street A
Tacoma, WA 98418

Maria Bonita College Of Beauty – Accredited

216 Southwest 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98148

Olympic College

1600 Chester Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337

Seattle Beauty Academy – Accredited

3320 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center – Accredited

9001 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204

Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma – Accredited

3702 South Fife Street Suite B102
Tacoma, WA 98409

Vuu's Beauty School – Accredited

807 King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

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