Beauty & personal care
Hairdresser / hairstylist
Cut, color and style hair while consulting with clients about their preferences.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Hair design training + Oregon certification
Explore a hair-design program and confirm Oregon certification requirements. The occupational group also includes cosmetologists; it does not mean one credential authorizes every beauty service.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Postsecondary training (non-degree).” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Gorge Academy of Cosmetology & Massage
Hair Design
Learn cutting, coloring and styling, with sanitation and client consultation.
Ask: Would I enjoy precision work, conversations with clients and repeated practice on different hair types?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Phagans’ Grants Pass College of Beauty
Hair Design
Learn cutting, coloring and styling, with sanitation and client consultation.
Ask: Would I enjoy precision work, conversations with clients and repeated practice on different hair types?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Imani Institute of Cosmetology
Hair Design
Learn hair services, sanitation and client care for salon work.
Ask: Which services and state certification route does this hair-design program prepare me for?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Northwest College School of Beauty
Hair Design
Learn hair services, sanitation and client care for salon work.
Ask: What is the exact hour requirement and total price for the Medford hair-design cohort?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Klamath Community College
Cosmetology
Hair-design or barbering certificates can build into this cosmetology AAS. Students practice in a student-operated salon and demonstrate curriculum competencies.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Cosmetology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
How would I balance creativity, client communication and the business side of salon work?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $27.68. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 3,623 jobs in 2024 to 3,938 in 2034. The projected 4,956 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
These BLS wages cover employees, not self-employed workers or business-owner profit. Client demand, hours worked, supplies, rent and other business expenses can substantially change take-home income.
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