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Anthony Gonzales
INTRODUCTION TO
COSMETOLOGY
• Cosmetology is the treatment of skin, hair
and nails and includes, but is not limited to
, manicures, pedicures, application of artifi
cial nails, special occasion hairstyling, sha
mpooing hair, cosmetic application, body h
air removal, chemical hair relaxers or strai
ghteners, permanent waves, coloring and
highlighting of hair, and hair extensions or
wig treatments.
• A cosmetologist, sometimes called a beautici
an, a beauty specialist, or an esthetician or a
esthetician, is a worker who specializes in gi
ving beauty treatments.
DIFFERENT TYPES
OF COSMETOLOGIST
Hair stylist Shampoo technician
A percentage of the money made from the The cosmetologist "rents" a space in the salon,
provision of services is given back to the for a monthly fee.
cosmetologist as pay.
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An hourly wage
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Many corporate and small chains are going in
this direction since it promotes a more controlled
product
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EDUCATION AND PREPARATION OPPORTUNITI
ES
• NOTE: A High School Diploma with specific Vocat
ional Education Classes or a Certificate (program
of up to one year of study beyond high school) or
an Associate Degree (two years of study beyond
high school) or an Apprenticeship (usually three t
o four years of training beyond high school) may
qualify a person for this occupation.
Training usually falls under the following course titles:
* Personal Development * Hair Coloring & Waving