Educational Requirements for Cosmetologists:
In order to work as a hairstylist or cosmetologist, one must be licensed by the state in which he or she wants to work. In order to become licensed one must have graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school and be at least 16 years old. Some states require graduation from high school while others require as little as an eighth grade education.
Other Requirements for Cosmetologists:
Some states allow completion of an apprenticeship as a substitute for graduation from a school.
Those who apply for a license usually are required to pass a written test and demonstrate an ability to perform basic barbering or cosmetology services.
Advancement of Cosmetologists:
As hairstylists and cosmetologists become more experienced and gain a following, they can expect their earnings to increase. Some manage salons or decide to open their own. Others become sales representatives or image consultants. Some decide to teach in barber and cosmetology schools.
Job Outlook for Cosmetologists:
Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow slightly faster than the average for all occupations through 2016.
How Much Do Cosmetologists Earn?:
Median hourly earnings for those employed in the cosmetology field, including tips and commissions (U.S., 2006)
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists: $10.25
Barbers: $11.13
Skin Care Specialists: $12.58
Manicurists And Pedicurists: $9.23
Shampooers: $7.78
Use the Salary Wizard at Salary.com to find out how much cosmetologists currently earn in your city.
A Day in a Cosmetologist's Life:
On a typical day a cosmetologist might perform some of the following duties, depending on his or her specialization:
Cuts, trims and shapes hair or hair pieces
Bleaches, dyes, or tints hair
Combs, brushes, and sprays hair or wigs to set style
Attaches wig or hairpiece to model head and dresses wigs and hairpieces
Massages and treats scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes
Administers therapeutic medication and advises patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions
Recommends and applies cosmetics, lotions, and creams to patron to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance
Shapes and colors eyebrows or eyelashes and removes facial hair
Cleans, shapes, and polishes fingernails and toenails
Updates and maintains customer information records, such as beauty services provided
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Sometimes cosmetologists are trendsetters, but mostly they embrace the latest trends and make them available to other people according to the look that suits them best. They not only advise you about your look but are also part of every step of your grooming, from shampooing, cutting, dyeing to blow-drying. They address scalp and skin issues, and also do facials, manicures and pedicures.
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