A
Cosmetologist is a licensed beauty professional who
is trained to perform services on the head, face,
neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs or feet of a
customer. These services may include cutting or
trimming the hair, hair styling, curling, permanent
waving, coloring, bleaching and highlighting.
Additionally, a Cosmetologist may also perform
manicures, pedicures, scalp and facial treatments,
makeup analysis, clean and style wigs and
hairpieces, massage and removal of unwanted hair
using depilatories (waxing). A Cosmetology license
is considered a complete license unlike a licensed
Nail Technician or Aesthetician, which is considered
a partial license because these professionals
perform only nail and skin-related services.
Career opportunities are varied for Cosmetologists.
In addition to providing services directly to
clients, a licensed Cosmetologist can work in a
variety of exciting fields:
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On
a cruise ship
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In
a dermatologist’s office
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As
a platform artist working with fashion models
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Fashion
consultant
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Examiner
for State licensing board
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As
a sales representative for a beauty products
manufacturer
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In
retail sales and marketing…
or fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams by
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Opening
your own salon or spa
Earnings
vary dramatically from city to city and state to
state, to get an idea of what you could earn as a
Cosmetologist, visit our salary page. Click
here for frequently asked questions.
Discover more about a career in cosmetology, request
free information from one of our cosmetology
schools near you.
