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Short Definition

Cosmetology is the treatment of skin, hair and nails.

Expanded Information

Cosmetology encompasses the practices generally and usually performed by, and known as the profession of beauty culturists, cosmeticians, cosmetologists, hairdressers, or any one or a combination of practices: arranging, dressing, curling, waxing, weaving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, coloring, or similar work upon the hair of any person, by any means, and/or with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, creams or otherwise, massaging, cleansing, stimulating, exercising, beautifying, or similar work on the scalp, face, neck, arms, legs, feet, hands, bust, or upper part of the body, or manicuring the nails of any person or adding nail tips, extensions, gels, or other articles to nails, or performing desairology, the art and science of dressing and arranging the hair, nails, and clothing of the deceased.

Cosmetology students learn to cut, perm, color, and design hair as well as treat damaged hair. Students also must master basic skills in esthetics and nail technology.

Entry level salaries for salon stylists are higher than salaries for most other semi-skilled jobs. Stylists who develop their own clientele or who work in upscale salons can expect even higher incomes. Talented cosmetology professionals have discovered that their license may be a stepping stone to other careers such as salon manager, hair colorist, artistic director, photo stylist, makeup artist, or educator.

California

Anaheim, CA, Career Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Burbank, CA, Marinello Schools of Beauty -- Cosmetology
El Cajon, CA, Je Boutique College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Lancaster, CA, San Fernando Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
National City (San Diego), CA, Bay Vista College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Orange, CA, COBA Academy (formerly Collen O'Hara's) -- Cosmetology
Paramount, CA, Paramount School of Beauty - Memeber of Marinello Schools -- Cosmetology
Poway, CA, Poway Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
San Francisco, CA, Miss Marty's Hair Academy & Esthetics Institute -- Cosmetology
Ventura, CA, Lu Ross Academy of Beauty & Health -- Cosmetology
Alameda, CA, Alameda Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
Alhambra, CA, Alhambra Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Antioch, CA, Delta Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Bakersfield, CA, Bakersfield College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Barstow, CA, Bridges Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Bell, CA, Cynthia's Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Bellflower, CA, American Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Brawley, CA, American Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Canoga Park, CA, Newberry Schools of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Canyon Country, CA, Canyon Country Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Castro Valley, CA, Castro Valley Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Chico, CA, Chico Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Citrus Heights, CA, Citrus Heights Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Compton, CA, Universal College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Corona, CA, Salon Success Academy -- Cosmetology
Costa Mesa, CA, Paul Mitchell - The School -- Cosmetology
Crescent City, CA, Vogue Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Culver City, CA, Culver City Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Desert Hot Springs, CA, Image School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
El Monte, CA, United Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Fairfield, CA, DeLoux Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Fresno, CA, Manchester Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Garden Grove, CA, Advance Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Garden Grove, CA, Thanhle Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Granada Hills, CA, Newberry Schools of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Hawthorne, CA, "International School of Cosmetolgy -- Cosmetology
Lakewood, CA, Bellflower Adult School -- Cosmetology
Lancaster, CA, Lancaster Beauty School -- Cosmetology
South Gate, CA, The International Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Los Angeles, CA, Pacific Beauty College of Los Angeles -- Cosmetology
Los Angeles, CA, Palace Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Los Angeles, CA, Vidal Sassoon Academy -- Cosmetology
Los Angeles, CA, Yamano Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Midway City, CA, Thanh Le College School -- Cosmetology
Modesto, CA, Dior School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Napa, CA, Vintage Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Oakland, CA, World Vision College -- Cosmetology
Ontario, CA, Richard's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Palm Desert, CA, International School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Palm Springs, CA, Champion Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Panorama City, CA, San Fernando Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Paso Robles, CA, Design School Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Pomona, CA, Pomona Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Poway, CA, Academy of Hair Design Poway -- Cosmetology
Redondo Beach, CA, Redondo Beach Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Rosemead, CA, Rosemead Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Salinas, CA, Wayne's College of Beauty Inc -- Cosmetology
San Andreas, CA, Cosmetology Rop-Calaveras Schl -- Cosmetology
San Diego, CA, Avance' Beauty College -- Cosmetology
San Francisco, CA, S.F. Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology - Paul Mitchell Partner School -- Cosmetology
Santa Barbara, CA, Avalon Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Santa Clara, CA, California Cosmetology College -- Cosmetology
Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Turlock, CA, Adrian's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Ukiah, CA, Ukiah Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Victorville, CA, Victor Valley Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Westminster, CA, Asian American International Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Whittier, CA, Whittier Beauty College -- Cosmetology