Don't be afraid to check a beauty school's accreditation with the NACCAS, the ACCET, or the ACCSCT. Not all schools are accredited, but those that are make their students eligible for financial aid -- an important consideration in any college.

When you attend an accredited beauty college, you can be sure of several things: that the teachers are competent, that the curriculum is high quality, and that the school's facilities meet minimum accreditation standards. These will be valuable criteria once you start looking for a job.

Like most beauty schools, most jobs for beauty school graduates are to be found in large cities and densely-populated parts of the country. However, the prospects are good for any beauty school graduate anywhere in the USA, especially if you're looking to open your own salon.