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Encyclopedia > Cosmetologist

A cosmetologist, sometimes called beautician or beauty specialist, is someone who specializes in giving beauty treatments, usually to women. A cosmetologist is proficient in hair treatments, facials and other skin treatments and nail treatments. Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... The word facial is concerning anything related to the face. ...


Some cosmetologists specialize in just one of these areas. The sub-categories of cosmetologist are hair stylist, shampooer, manicurist, estheticians and electrologists. Often cosmetologists specialize in more than one of these categories.

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Hair Stylist

A hair stylist specializes in the cutting, curling, uncurling, styling and coloring of hair. Hair stylists can also apply hair extensions and weaves. Hair stylists can also shampoo and condition client's hair, though this is not always necessary. Some hair stylists also give recommendations and perform work on wigs and hairpieces. Street haircut in Harbin, China. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... WIG, originally an acronym for Warszawski Indeks GieÅ‚dowy (Warsaw Stock Exchange Index) is the oldest index for the Warsaw Stock Exchange. ...


Shampooer

The shampooer is really a sub-category of the hair stylist. A shampooer shampoos and conditions a client's hair preparatory for the hair stylist. Shampooers are normally only employed by large salons which have large numbers of customers simultaneously. Salon may refer to: a room in a house used for receiving guests. ...


Manicurist

A manicurist specializes in nail care, including manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions. A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for fingernails and hands. ... A pedicure in progress A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet, and their nails. ...


Esthetician

An esthetician specializes in the study of skin care, including facials, head and neck massages, and hair removal through waxing. Some estheticians offer full-body massages as well. Estheticians may offer one or more of the following types of waxing: bikini, Brazilian, leg,arm,underarm, lip, chin and eyebrows]. Massage is the practice of applying pressure or vibration to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints. ... Depilation is a generic term for hair removal which affects the part of the hair above the surface of the skin. ... Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal which removes the hair at the root. ... Bikini waxing is a type of hair removal in the pubic region. ...


Electrologist

An electrologist offers removal of unwanted hair via an electrolysis machine. As opposed to the hair removal via waxing offered by an esthetician, hair removal via electrolysis is permanent. In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of separating bonded elements and compounds by passing an electric current through them. ... Electrology is either of two electrical epilation methods for the permanent removal of human hair. ...


It is recently argued that barbers are also cosmetologists who extend the hair stylist specialty with services especially for men, such as shaving and beard trimming. A barber (from the Latin barba, beard) is someone whose occupation is to cut hair, give shaves and cut beards. ... A razor shaving some stubble off the underside of a chin. ... A man with a full beard A beard is the hair that grows on a mans chin, cheeks, neck, and the area above the upper lip (the opposite is a clean-shaven face). ...


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Cosmetologist (605 words)
Cosmetologists help their clients improve on or acquire a certain look with the right hairstyle and hair coloring, manicured nails, and either a properly trimmed beard or carefully chosen makeup, depending on your testosterone and estrogen levels.
With an emphasis on personalized care and services, cosmetologists must understand the individual characteristics of their clients to be able to choose the hairstyles and makeup colors and tones that are uniquely suited to them.
Cosmetologists face varying licensing requirements in different states, but essentially a high school diploma, formal training at a cosmetology or vocational school, and, in some states, completion of an apprenticeship and passage of a state examination constitute the educational requirements.
Cosmetologist Q and A - Information about a Cosmetologist Career (524 words)
In the beauty industry, a cosmetologist is more than just a hair stylist - they are someone on the cutting edge of trends and styles in hair and beauty techniques, and they can transform their clients from average to spectacular in one sitting.
According to the Princeton Review, "cosmetologists are the fairy godmothers of style and change." As a cosmetologist, you must be able to cut and style all types of hair, as well as straighten, permanent wave, and color it.
A successful cosmetologist is outgoing and personable, can work well with their hands, does not mind standing for long hours, and is able to work nights and weekends in order to build up clientele.
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