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Bilingual Cosmetology Classes in Spanish and English Do you speak Spanish?

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Overall, because of the increasing proportion of the Latino and Hispanic population in the United States, bilingual education is becoming a popular addition to cosmetology schools in the U.S. Even if a school in your particular state of interest does not offer classes in Spanish or another language, you can recommend they begin offering bilingual classes in the future. Beauty Schools Directory has compiled the information below to help make education more accessible to students who do not speak English, or speak English as a second language.


Do any beauty schools offer bilingual class schedules?

Many cosmetology schools all around the United States have started offering bilingual cosmetology classes. Bilingual cosmetology classes are mostly taught in Spanish and English throughout the United States. Bilingual staff members at cosmetology schools help students receive a strong education and thorough understanding of hair and nail techniques while accommodating their language needs.

Every state in the U.S. accepts currently bilingual classes in its credit hour requirements, but not all schools will offer those bilingual classes. Bilingual course credits should transfer just as English language credits would, and that you should be able to take the cosmetology exam in any state within the U.S. with your credit hours, but take note that not all states offer cosmetology exams in Spanish. The typical bilingual cosmetology school may offer courses in Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Barbering, and Esthetics and Skin Care treatments in both English and a second language.

Will taking bilingual classes impact my ability to get a job?

While at least a working knowledge of the English language is generally required to be successful at job hunting in the U.S., having a bilingual cosmetology education might actually make you a more attractive potential employee for some salons, especially ones that have a largely Spanish-speaking customer base. In 10 years, some experts predict that over 50 percent of the country will be speaking Spanish. Being able to translate between the English and Spanish languages is beneficial in a salon that takes on clients who speak either Spanish or English. Areas like Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Houston will be experiencing a high demand for professionals who can speak Spanish.

If I take my classes in English and Spanish, what about my board exams?

Spanish-Speaking Cosmetology Student Some states even offer the opportunity to take the written and/or practical portions of the cosmetology exam in the Spanish language, or with the help of a word-to-word dictionary or professional translator.

Another, more complicated option is to take the exam in another state that does administer the exam in Spanish and then try to achieve reciprocity with another state. Some states, such as New York, have reciprocity with a great number of other states. This means that you could gain credentials as a licensed cosmetologist in a state without having to take the cosmetologist exam in English. However, this is not recommended.

Do I need to learn English to be successful in the beauty business?

We always recommend that licensed beauty professionals in the U.S. have at least a working knowledge of the English language, if not fluency. Regardless of whether your state of interest offers bilingual classes or exams that are translated into Spanish, then you may want to consider English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. It can be greatly beneficial to your education and career in the beauty business.