What post secondary education is needed to become a hair dresser?

While a post-secondary education isn't strictly *required* to become a hairdresser in most places, a cosmetology school is the standard and most common path. These schools offer programs specifically designed to teach the skills and techniques needed to work as a hairdresser, including cutting, coloring, styling, and other related services. The length of these programs varies, but they typically last for several months to a year or more. Upon completion, graduates receive a license to practice.