The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences is approved by the United States Department of Education to oversee all cosmetology programs. There website will provide information on the accreditation of various schools throughout the United States.

Some beauty school offer a career placement option after graduation. This service is ideal for those students that are new to the area or have not worked in the field before. As the school if a program such as this is offered when the student as completed all requirements.

Ask about the specific training provided in the class to help you become effective in running, managing or owning a stylist or skin care business. Is there any training offered at all or is the program just designed for working for someone else? Does this match your goals? If it doesn't keep looking as there are lots of programs that offer business management for beauticians and cosmetologist in their training programs.