Cosmetology career information- Blades School of hair design

According to The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences; a cosmetologist is anyone performing manicures, hair cutting, styling, shampooing, makeup or other cosmetology services. Hairstylist/Hairdresser, Manicurist/Pedicurist, and Shampooer are job titles that all fall under the umbrella of cosmetology although licensing and training requirements are different for each.

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 cosmetology school and be at least 16 years old. Blades School of Hair Design will prepare you to become licensend in Maryland.

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
foils, colors, and highlights 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
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

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 cosmetology schools. Overall employment of cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. *

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos169.ht

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