Continuing our coverage of the states, in this article, we look at esthetician schools in Colorado, in the broader context of the state’s beauty services industry. We first try to gain a perspective on the state’s beauty industry and then look at the licensure requirements for estheticians. The list of accredited esthetician schools in Colorado is given towards the end of the article. Prospective students of esthetics in Colorado will find this useful in find a school that fits their requirements.

Introduction

Colorado, located in the west and one of the mountain states, had a population of 5,029,196 according to the US Census, 2010. This comprised 81.3% Whites, 4.0% Blacks, 1.1% American Indians and Alaska Natives, 2.8% Asians, 0.1% Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. Denver the state capital is the most populous city. Colorado is bordered on the north by Wyoming, on the east by Kansas, by New Mexico on the south and Utah on the west. The state is known for its rich landscape that is composed of mountains, forests, high plains, plateaus, rivers, and deserts.

Colorado came third behind Texas and Virginia on the list of “Top States for Business for 2010″ by CNBC. The state domestic product in 2008 was estimated to be $248.6 billion by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Also, it came 11th in per capita personal income in 2010, with a figure of $51 940. Mining, agriculture, livestock and agro-based industries are the major sectors in the state’s economy. These factors make Colorado a good market for personal care services. The city of Denver by itself is a major market for personal care services. An indication of the size of the market can be got from the fact that there are 44 accredited esthetician schools in Colorado.

Esthetician license in Colorado

The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure under the Department of Regulatory Agencies is responsible for issuing all licenses in beauty related trades. To be eligible to apply for the esthetician license in the state, the candidate must be at least sixteen years of age and have completed a 20 credit hour (tranlsates to 600 hours) program from one of the approved esthetican schools in Colorado. More information on licensing can be obtained from:

Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensing
1560 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
303-894-7772

Accredited esthetician schools in Colorado

1.6th Street Hair Salon and Day Spa Inc.
Durango, CO 81301-5407
970-259-1220

2.A Cut Above Beauty Academy
Cortez, CO 81321-8808
970-565-1184

3.Academy of Beauty Culture
Grand Junction, CO 81504-5536
970-245-5570

4. Academy of Cosmetology Arts, LLC
Denver, CO 80204-4078
303-282-5012

5. Antoine Du Chez Hairdressing Academy
Denver, CO 80246-2081
303-733-9798

6. Aveda Institute Denver
Denver, CO 80202-3204
303-567-7500

7. Beauty Academy of Tomorrow
Denver, CO 80231-4904
303-338-9977

8. Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture
Fort Collins, CO 80525-2561
970-226-1416

9. College of International Esthetics, Inc.
Arvada, CO 80002-3753
720-540-0333

10.Colorado Advanced Esthetics
Centennial, CO 80112-4012
303-768-8811

11.Colorado Beauty College
Aurora, CO 80012-3500
303-745-6302

12.Colorado Northwestern Community College
Craig, CO 81625-2952
970-824-1145

13.Concentric Healing Institute
Boulder, CO 80303-4240
720-313-0348

14.Cosmetology Career Academy
La Junta, CO 81050
719-384-6991

15.Cuttin’ Up Beauty Academy
Denver, CO 80220-2102
303-388-5700

16.Delta-Montrose Technical College
Delta, CO 81416-8401
970-874-7671

17.Designing Beauty Academy
Windsor, CO 80550-5129
970-460-0628

18.Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, CO 80204-2124
720-423-4779

19.Entanglements, Inc. Training Center
Greeley, CO 80634-4815
970-506-0451

20.Glenwood Beauty Academy
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-2577
970-945-0485

21.Hair Dynamics Education Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525-4042
970-223-9944

22.Hair Fusion Salon & School
Durango, CO 81301-5117
970-223-9944

23.Heritage College-Denver
Denver, CO 80212-7413
303-729-2625

24.International Academy of Elite Esthetics and Micropigmentation
Englewood, CO 80110-2453
303-789-2181

25.International Salon & Spa Academy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3684
719-597-1413

26.Jante International Skin Care Institute
Denver, CO 80209-2432
720-296-7725

27.Longs Peak Academy
Longmont, CO 80501-6458
303-776-8110

28.Majestic Beauty College
Aurora, CO 80011-6209
303-283-6882

29.MJM Institute of Cosmetology
Grand Junction, CO 81505-7144
970-241-9060

30.National Beauty College & Massage Therapy School
Denver, CO 80221-7215
303-934-1288

31.New Dimensions Beauty Academy
Parker, CO 80138-7394
303-840-6424

32.Noble School of Cosmetology
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-3313
719-622-9234

33.Pickens Tech
Aurora, CO 80011-9307
303-341-1454

34.Pueblo School of Cosmetology
Pueblo, CO 81001-3908
719-544-4447

35.Rock Creek Laser and Esthetics
Superior, CO 80027-4647
303-543-8304

36.Salon Professional Academy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2932
719-266-9400

37.The Salon Professional Academy
Grand Junction, CO 81504-5797
970-245-1110

38.Southwest School of Massage and Aesthetics
Durango, CO 81301-4244
970-259-2523

39.Summit Experience Beauty School
Woodland Park, CO 80866-4569
719-686-0205

40.The Face Place Salon and Institute
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3949
970-945-7811

41.United Beauty College
Denver, CO 80223-2936
303-922-1852

42.Westland Beauty Academy
Golden, CO 80403-1967
303-233-3972

43.White River Body Spa
Meeker, CO 81641-1183
970-878-0700

44.Xenon International School of Hair Design
Aurora, CO 80014-1193
303-752-1560