Lots of people who visit salons wonder what training is involved in becoming a certified nail technician. The requisite skills to eliminate calluses and apply acrylic sets have to be mastered thoroughly.

People who are planning to pursue a rewarding career in cosmetology have plenty of options available to them. While many professionals enjoy working in a salon or resort setting, others dream of starting up their own business.

A cosmetology license opens more doors than most people expect. Yes, it qualifies you to cut and color hair, but it also prepares you for careers in makeup artistry, editorial work, education, entrepreneurship, brand work, and more. If you love the beauty industry but aren’t sure “just cutting hair” is enough, the good news is…

Yes, for the right person, beauty school is absolutely worth it. Beauty school costs a fraction of a four-year degree, takes months instead of years, and prepares you for a career that can’t be outsourced or automated. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 84,200 job openings for beauty professionals every year through 2034. What…

The Short Answer You build a clientele in Seattle the same way Evergreen graduates have been doing it for over 25 years: by showing up consistently, taking great care of every client, asking each one to rebook before they leave, and turning happy customers into your best marketing. Most new beauty pros start to see…

By Frank Trieu, Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations, Evergreen Beauty College Wondering what it takes to earn a cosmetology license in Washington? It takes training and a licensure exam. First, you must complete 1,600 hours of state-approved training at a licensed school like Evergreen Beauty College, or 3,000 hours through an approved…

Picking a school to do your nail technician training with is a big decision. The good news is that once you know what to look for, it’s easier than you might think. The right nail tech school in Washington is state-licensed, NACCAS-accredited, and offers the 600 hours of training the state requires. It should: Prepare…

By Frank Trieu, Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations | Updated May 2026 Thinking about a career in skincare? You’ll need to become a licensed esthetician. In Washington State, getting an esthetician license requires you to complete 750 clock hours at a state-approved cosmetology school and pass the written and practical sections of…

By Frank Trieu, Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations | Last updated: May 5, 2026 The short answer In Washington, a cosmetologist trains across hair, skin, and nails (1,600 hours), while an esthetician focuses entirely on skin care (750+ hours). Cosmetologists offer more services. Estheticians go deeper on skin. Both programs lead up…

By Frank Trieu, Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations, Evergreen Beauty College | Updated May 2026 Want to work as a manicurist or pedicurist in Washington? You’ll need to obtain a state-issued nail technician license. To get your license, you’ll need to complete 600 hours of training at a Washington State Department of…