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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.

Arkansas

Conway, AR
	Conway AR, Arthur's Beauty College Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering School Summary: Our teaching methods are designed to ensure our students are well trained in their course of study and for the Arkansas State Board Exam. We operates as a full-service clinic...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Conway, AR, Arthur's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Arkadelphia, AR, Arkadelphia Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Conway, AR, Arkansas Beauty School -- Cosmetology
El Dorado, AR, Lynndale's Fundamentals-Beauty -- Cosmetology
El Dorado, AR, Professional Cosmetology Ed Center II -- Cosmetology
Fayetteville, AR, Fayetteville Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Fort Smith, AR, Mellie's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Harrison, AR, Lighthouse Career Academy -- Cosmetology
Hot Springs, AR, ABC Barber College -- Cosmetology
Hot Springs, AR, Hot Springs Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas Academy-Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Little Rock, AR, Arkansas Beauty School Inc -- Cosmetology
Little Rock, AR, Bee Jay's Hair Styling Academy -- Cosmetology
Little Rock, AR, Eaton Beauty Stylist College -- Cosmetology
Little Rock, AR, Thelma's Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Little Rock, AR, Velvatex College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Mountain Home, AR, Marsha Kay Beauty College -- Cosmetology
North Little Rock, AR, Lee School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Pine Bluff, AR, Marks-to Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Pocahontas, AR, Blackwood Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Russellville, AR, Arkansas Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Searcy, AR, Searcy Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
Springdale, AR, Leons Hair Training Academy -- Cosmetology
Texarkana, AR, Mary Lynne's Beauty School -- Cosmetology
West Memphis, AR, Southern Institute Cosmetology -- Cosmetology

Iowa

Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska
	Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska: La' James International College Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology School Summary: Now is the time to start your beauty career. Become a professional in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Esthetics, or Nail Technology at one of the premier schools in the country...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Ames, IA, Professional Cosmetology Institute -- Cosmetology
Burlington, IA, Dayton's School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Cedar Rapids, IA, Capri Cosmetology College -- Cosmetology
Council Bluffs, IA, E Q Schools of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Cresco, IA, Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy -- Cosmetology
Creston, IA, Hair Tech -- Cosmetology
Creston, IA, Hair Tech School-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Davenport, IA, Capri College -- Cosmetology
Des Moines, IA, Iowa School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Fort Madison, IA, Bill Hill's College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Le Mars, IA, Le Mars Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
Mason City, IA, La' James College-Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Spirit Lake, IA, Faust Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology

Kansas

Topeka, KS, American Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Garden City, KS, Garden City Community College School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Hays, KS, Hays Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Hutchinson, KS, Sidney's Hairdressing College -- Cosmetology
Kansas City, KS, Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy -- Cosmetology
Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Beauty Academy Inc -- Cosmetology
Manhattan, KS, Crum's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Olathe, KS, Superior School of Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Overland Park, KS, La Baron Hairdressing Academy -- Cosmetology
Topeka, KS, Community College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Wichita, KS, Kansas School of Hair Styling -- Cosmetology
Wichita, KS, Vernon's Kansas School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Ashland, KS, Ashland School of Beauty -- Cosmetology

Kentucky

Louisville, KY, The Hair Design School - Dixie -- Cosmetology
Danville, KY, Durham Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Elizabethtown, KY, Elizabethtown Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Elizabethtown, KY, Trend Setter's Academy-Beauty -- Cosmetology
Frankfort, KY, J & M Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Greenville, KY, Central Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Henderson, KY, Pat Wilson's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Lexington, KY, Kaufman Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Lexington, KY, Kentucky Tech-Central Campus -- Cosmetology
Lexington, KY, Lexington Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
Madisonville, KY, Head's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Madisonville, KY, Madisonville Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Manchester, KY, Southeast School-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Middlesboro, KY, Collins School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Morehead, KY, Tri-State Beauty Academy Inc -- Cosmetology
Murray, KY, Ezell Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Murray, KY, The Academy of Cosmetology Arts -- Cosmetology
Nicholasville, KY, Barrett & Co School-Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Owensboro, KY, Mr Jim's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Paducah, KY, Paducah Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Pikeville, KY, East Kentucky Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Richmond, KY, Eastern School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Russell, KY, Bellefonte Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Somerset, KY, Cumberland Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Somerset, KY, Somerset Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
Sterling, KY, Nu-Tek Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Winchester, KY, Motif Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology

Minnesota

Various locations in Minnesota
	Minnesota, Scot Lewis Schools -- Paul Mitchell Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering School Summary: Since 1968, Scot Lewis Schools has offered educational and career opportunities to passionate and enthusiastic Future Professionals to support the dynamic industry we love...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Bloomington, MN, Scot Lewis School - Paul Mitchell Partner School -- Cosmetology
Cambridge, MN, Central Beauty School - Cambridge Campus -- Cosmetology
Hastings, MN, "Hastings Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Minneapolis, MN, Aveda Institute Minneapolis -- Cosmetology
New Hope, MN, SPA~a School -- Cosmetology
Oakdale, MN, Minnesota School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Bemidji, MN, Northern Cosmetology Institute -- Cosmetology
Blaine, MN, Regency Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Burnsville, MN, Oliver Thein Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Duluth, MN, Cosmetology Careers Unlimited -- Cosmetology
Lakeville, MN, Minnesota School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Moorhead, MN, Rita's Moorhead Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Oakdale, MN, Nail Tech & Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Rochester, MN, Rochester School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Saint Cloud, MN, Model College of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
St. Paul, MN, Pro-Image Beauty School -- Cosmetology

Missouri

Blue Springs, MO, House of Heavilin Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Hannibal, MO, Abbott Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Independence, MO, Adam & Eve College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Independence, MO, Independence College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Kirksville, MO, The Hair Academy -- Cosmetology
Sedalia, MO, American College of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Springfield, MO, Missouri College of Cosmetology - South -- Cosmetology
St Louis, MO, Duvardo Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
St. Peters, MO, Abbott Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences -- Cosmetology
Sullivan, MO, Andrews Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology

Montana

Billings, MT, "Academy of Nail -- Cosmetology
Billings, MT, Blanco-Blanco Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Missoula, MT, The Montana College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology

Nebraska

Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska
	Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska: La' James International College Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology School Summary: Now is the time to start your beauty career. Become a professional in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Esthetics, or Nail Technology at one of the premier schools in the country...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

North Dakota

Fargo, ND, Josef's School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology

South Dakota

Rapid City, SD, Headlines Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology