Career as a Cosmetologist

By Sona Kadam on December 30, 2016 at 2:12 PM

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William Shakespeare once said “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. Everyone in this world wants to look beautiful and handsome in others eyes. May be that’s why career opportunity in the field of cosmetology is highly demanded now days.

“The career opportunity in the field of cosmetology is highly demanded as everyone in this world wants to look good and attractive and the cosmetologists are the people who help them achieve their desire. A career in cosmetology can take to a variety of professions in the beauty industry. Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatment. It is the medical science which focuses on making people look good. Cosmetology consists of many branches which include treatments for face, hair, body, beauty therapy and overall health care.”

“In India, cosmetology is turning out to be a multi-billion-dollar industry with scope for a huge amount of employment opportunities in beauty culture. A cosmetologist provides beauty services that include cosmetic care for hair, skin and body. The field of cosmetology includes various occupations like hairstylist and hairdresser, beautician, skin care specialist, aesthetician, nail technician, etc.” says our expert Dr. Naresh Arora founder of Chase Aromatherapy Skincare Institute. So here is all you need to know to be a Cosmetologist.

What is Cosmetology?

Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. It is the science which focuses on making people look good. It comprises many branches which include beauty therapy and treatments for face, hair, body and overall health care.

Who is a Cosmetologist?

A cosmetologist is a person trained to care for people’s hair, skin and nails. A cosmetologist, sometimes called a beautician, is a professional that can specialize in a specific aesthetic field, such as hairstyling, nail care or makeup techniques.

Education Requirements to be a Cosmetologist?

Specific educational requirements to become a cosmetologist vary by state, but every state requires cosmetologists to hold valid licenses. Generally, graduation from an accredited beauty or cosmetology school satisfies the requirement for licensure as a cosmetologist.

During a cosmetology training program, which typically lasts from nine months to a year, students receive instruction on haircutting and styling, chemical texture services, hair color and scalp treatments, manicures and pedicures, acrylic nails application, facials, massages and eyebrow shaping.

Career Scope

There is a wide scope in the profession of cosmetology in India or in other countries. Cosmetology is the promising career for youth because of advancement in the life style. If you wish to practice in medical cosmetology the basic requirement is a medical degree from any reputed medical college. Those have a diploma or master’s degree in dermatology may also practice in medical cosmetology. After completing an MBBS degree, the aspirants may avail a training/ certification programme in order to become a specialist or a trainer. With a degree in General Cosmetology, you can work in a salon or a spa. Aspirants can also work in different specialized areas of cosmetology such as a nail technician (manicures/ pedicures/ nail art etc). Those who already have a license/ certificate in skin treatment can work as assistants in a skin clinic.

Skills required to become a Cosmetologists