subject: Becoming a Cosmetologist: What Should I Know? [print this page] Cosmetology, like any career path, requires dedication and hard work. Thankfully, If you have the determination and willingness to succeed, there's a great living to be earned for something that you love. The average income for a beginning cosmetologist is about $19,800 a year. With time, you will build up a reputation and a more promising client base. Eventually you will be able to make it on your own.
