Massage therapy OR Cosmetology??

I am trying to decide on becoming a hair dresser (something I have dreamed of doing ) or a massage therapist??

I live in the Pacific NW, so I am trying to figure out which one would make the better income and why you would recommend each proffesion??

Massage therapy OR Cosmetology??

You indicated that you "dreamed of" being a hair stylist. If you follow your passion, the money will come. A cosmetologist, can do hair, nails and facials. A massage therapist can do massage and depending on state law, body treatments. Each position has its long term physical challenges. Massage takes a lot of physical energy, do you have the stamina for it and can you give a good massage. Hair, also creates physical challenges. It is not easy holding your arms up and drying long hair, Those muscles get a work out. Most massage therapist as they age will switch to aesthetics or facials so they can sit down and perform the service. Also look at the environment that you want to work in. In a resort environment, Massage is the #1 service. In a residential area, Hair is done by clients more on a regular basis, they consider a massage a splurge, although that is changing. If you can afford to be cross trained get licensed in both. If you can select only one. Then follow your heart it appears that is leading you to being a Cosmetologist.

Massage therapy OR Cosmetology??

You could do more good as a massage therapist. aaaaah...

Massage therapy OR Cosmetology??

Massage therapy would allow you the greatest flexibility for working hours and independence. I think that it might be a little bit more profitable too. My reasoning is that I pay $40 for a haircut with shampoo and style that takes over an hour to do and I pay $75-100 for an hour long massage which is usually really 50 minutes.

I think that both professions are good ones - people always need their hair done and massage has become much more popular recently and both can be quite profitable for you. If I were you I'd do the massage therapy courses first and work around cosmetology classes so that you can switch to either one if you become burned out. Good luck to you.

Massage therapy OR Cosmetology??

My sister is a massage therapist and she makes loads of $$. She hasn't taken any new clients since a month after she started her business, because she's so busy with her regulars! Definitely go with massage therapist!!! I would do it too, but I like getting a massage, not giving one.