Hairdressers in Montana cut and style hair as well as providing other services such as shampooing and scalp massage. The job pool for Montana hairdressers is expected to increase by about 11% over the next six years, which is slower than the growth rate projected for hairdressers in the nation as a whole. A hairdresser in Montana can expect to make somewhere around $9 per hour, which is approximately $2 less per hour than the national average.
To receive a cosmetology license from the state of Montana, you must be at least 18 years old and and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. You must also complete 2000 hours of training at an approved hairdressing school in Montana. Once you have finished your cosmetology school program, you will be required to take a cosmetology examination that has been approved by the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. A score of 75% or better is required to pass this exam. There is a $60 license fee for applicants who successfully pass the examination.
If you have a cosmetology license from another state, you may qualify for reciprocity from the state of Montana. You will need to obtain proof of your licensing history from any state in which you are licensed or have been licensed in the past. In addition, you must meet the minimum age requirement for a cosmetology license in Montana, which is 18.
For more information on licensure in Montana:
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
301 South Park
P.O. Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
406-841-2335 (Phone)
http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/cos_board/board_page.asp
Montana Hair Schools by City
Billings
Academy of Nail, Skin & Hair
928 Broadwater, Suite C
Billings, MT 59101
http://academyofnailskinandhair.com/
Bozeman
Academy of Cosmetology
133 West Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715
http://www.academycosmetology.com/
Great Falls
Dahl’s College of Beauty
716 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59401
The Salon Professional Academy
501 Second Street South, Suite 1
Great Falls, MT 59405
http://www.thesalonprofessionalacademy.com/
Missoula
Modern Beauty School
2700 Paxson, Suite G
Missoula, MT 59801
http://www.modernbeautyschool.org/