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Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Gnome-globe. ... A hairstyle, hairdo, or haircut refers to a styling of head hair. ... A section of Human Skin In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of a layer of tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. ... Make-up redirects here. ... A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands enjoyed by both sexes. ... Pedicure A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet, and their nails. ... Electrology is either of two electrical epilation methods for the permanent removal of human hair. ...

Titles of cosmetologists

Hair stylist

A hair stylist specializes in the styling of hair, including cutting, chemical perms (relaxers, curls, waves and color treatments).

Shampoo technician

A shampoo technician shampoos and conditions a client's hair in preparation for the hair stylist. A shampoo tech may assist with rinsing permanent waves, and shampooing color and chemical relaxers out of the hair after processing. Shampoo techs are normally only employed by corporate or concept salons and large-volume beauty salons that are operated simultaneously. In some states, a shampoo tech must have a cosmetology permit. This is usually a temporary position, held by a person who is newly licensed with little or no experience. A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states which have membership of the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty. ...

Manicurist

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and/or hands. The word "manicure" derives from Latin: manus for hand, cura for "care". When performed on the feet, such a treatment is called a pedicure.

Many manicures start by soaking the hands or feet in a softening substance and the application of lotion. A common type of manicure involves shaping the nails and application of nail polish. A manicure may also include the application of artificial nail tips, acrylics or artificial nail gels. Some manicures can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails or applying small decals or imitation jewels. Pink nail polish. ...

In many areas, manicurists are licensed and follow regulation. Since skin is manipulated and is sometimes trimmed, there is a certain risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people and therefore sanitation is a serious issue.

Esthetician

An aesthetician (or esthetician) specializes in the study of skin care, including facial treatments, body wraps (relaxing treatments which involve hot linens, plastic sheets, and blankets), salt glows (an exfoliation treatment), waxing as a form of hair removal, and cosmetic make-up services. Some aestheticians work with dermatologists to offer more services, including laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and many types of chemical peels. A section of Human Skin In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of a layer of tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. ... Exfoliation has several meanings: Dead skin cells? No: geological exfoliation of granite at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Texas, USA Exfoliation (cosmetology), is a cosmetic technique aimed at removing dead skin cells from the face and body. ... Waxing is a method of temporary hair removal which removes the hair from the root. ... Epilation performed by laser was performed experimentally for about 20 years before it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. ... A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the skin to blister and eventually peel off. ...

An esthetician can be licensed solely for that skill. An esthetician is not neccesarily licensed in cosmetology, but is typically well versed in knowledge of skin care.

Nail technician

A nail technician specializes in the art form and care of nails. This includes manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, gel nails, nail wraps, un nails, etc. They are also knowledgeable in nail irregularities and diseases, and may be able to identify such problems. They do not treat diseases, and would typically refer a client to a physician.

Electrologist

An electrologist offers hair removal services with the use of an electrolysis machine. As opposed to the hair removal via waxing offered by an esthetician, hair removal via electrolysis is permanent. It has recently been argued that barbers are also cosmetologists who extend the hair stylist speciality with services especially for men, such as shaving. In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of separating chemically 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. ... A boy visiting a barber A barber (from the Latin barba, beard) is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair, give shaves, and trim beards. ... A razor shaving some stubble off the underside of a chin. ...

Becoming a cosmetologist

In the United States of America, all states require barbers, cosmetologists, and most other personal appearance workers (with the exception of shampooers) to be licensed; however, qualifications for a license vary by state. Generally, a person must have graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school and be at least 16 years old. A few states require applicants to pass a physical examination. Some states require graduation from high school, while others require as little as an eighth-grade education. In a few states, the completion of an apprenticeship can substitute for graduation from a school, but very few barbers or cosmetologists learn their skills this way. Applicants for a license usually are required to pass a written test and demonstrate an ability to perform basic barbering or cosmetology services.^[1]

In most states, there is a legal distinction between barbers and cosmetologists, with different licensing requirements. These distinctions and requirements vary from state to state. In most states, cosmetology sanitation practices and ethical practices are governed by the state's health department and a Board of Cosmetology. These entities ensure public safety by regulating sanitation products and practices and licensing requirements. Consumer complaints are usually directed to these offices and investigated from there.

If someone were interested in studying cosmetology, they could take a general cosmetology course and graduate, being able to test to become licensed for all of the things listed above, or they could choose to study only to become a manicurist or cosmetician. There are private schools, and many vocational schools offer cosmetology to high school students. In addition, there are national organizations that provide educational and professional information.

Income

Most cosmetologists are paid in one of three ways:

• Commission: A percentage of the money made from the provision of services is given back to the cosmetologist as pay. Many paid this way are considered self-employed, and are responsible for taxes. The salon will provide overhead expenses such as products, lights, water, etc.

• Booth rental: The cosmetologist "rents" a space in the salon, for a monthly fee. This type of pay is defined as self-employment and the cosmetologist is responsible for all products used (perms, color etc.) as well as taxes. In many states, this form of payment is illegal,^{[citation needed]} owing to the difficulty of regulating the individual cosmetologist both legally and business wise.

• Hourly wage: Many corporate and small chains are going in this direction since it promotes a more controlled product by ensuring that employees are responsible for following company standards and policies.

Tips are another source of income. Skilled cosmetologists can often make a considerable portion of their income from tips from customers.

Famous cosmetologists

• Abulcasis
• Jonathan Antin
• Kevyn Aucoin
• Benjamin Barker
• John Frieda
• Max Factor
• Marjorie Joyner
• Paul Mitchell
• Vidal Sassoon
• Lee Stafford
• Madam C.J. Walker

Abu al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi (936 - 1013), (Arabic: أبو القاسم بن خلف بن العباس الزهراوي) also known in the West as Abulcasis, was an Andalusian-Arab physician, surgeon, and scientist. ... Jonathan on Blown Out Johnny Antin (appeared August 16, 1967 in Los Angeles County, California[1]) is the owner of two Los Angeles hair salons; Jonathan Salon West Hollywood and Jonathan Salon Beverly Hills. ... Kevyn Aucoin (February 14, 1962 in Shreveport, Louisiana; died May 7, 2002) was a make-up artist and photographer who was well known for catering to the laywomans need to feel beautiful. ... John Frieda, see John Frieda (products) John Frieda is a hugely successful British celebrity hairdresser who has built up a multi-million pound fortune from hair salons and hair products on the back of his reputation. ... The cosmetic firm Max Factor was named after Max Factor, Sr (b. ... Patent image of Permanent wave machine invented in 1928 by Marjorie Joyner Marjorie Stewart Joyner (October 24, 1896 - December 7, 1994) was born in 1896, in Monterey, Virginia. ... Vidal Sassoon (born January 17, 1928) is a hairdresser. ... Lee Stafford born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, 1966 is an award-winning celebrity hairdresser. ... Sarah Breedlove Madam C.J. Walker or Madame Charles Joseph Walker (December 23, 1867–May 25, 1919) was an African American philanthropist and tycoon who made her fortune developing i like cheese a lot a hugely successful line of beauty and hair products for black women. ...

See also

Look up cosmetology, coiffeur in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

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References

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