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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.

Connecticut

Meriden, Connecticut
	Meriden, Connecticut: Brio Academy of Cosmetology Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology School Summary: The beauty and hair world is bigger than ever, and the need for creative, well-trained designers is growing everyday. If you love working with people..>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Branford, CT, Branford Academy of Hair & Consmetology -- Cosmetology
Danbury, CT, American Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Meriden, CT, Brio Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Newtown, CT, Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Southport, CT, Total Look Academy -- Cosmetology
Wallingford, CT, Academy Di Capelli -- Cosmetology
Bridgeport, CT, Leon Institute of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Bridgeport, CT, Stat Training Center -- Cosmetology
Enfield, CT, Creative School-Hairdressing -- Cosmetology
Hartford, CT, Connecticut Institute of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Newington, CT, New England School of Hairdressing -- Cosmetology
Norwalk, CT, Renasci Academy of Hair Inc -- Cosmetology
Pawcatuck, CT, Pawcatuck School-Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Seymour, CT, Oxford Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Torrington, CT, Torrington Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
West Hartford, CT, Visions Academy-Hair Dressing -- Cosmetology
Wethersfield, CT, International Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Willimantic, CT, Willimantic Institute of Hair -- Cosmetology

Delaware

Maine

Portland, ME, Headhunter Spa Tech Institute -- Cosmetology
Bangor, ME, Pierre's School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Caribou, ME, Pierre's School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Lewiston, ME, Mr. Bernards School of Hair Fashion -- Cosmetology

New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Beauty School of Hair Design Inc. -- Cosmetology

New Jersey

Bloomfield, NJ, Natural Motion Member Schools -- Cosmetology
Gloucester, NJ, P.B. Cosmetology Education Centre -- Cosmetology
Hackensack, NJ, Parisian Beauty Academy - Paul Mitchell Partner School -- Cosmetology
Jersey City, NJ, Natural Motion Institute of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Kenilworth, NJ, Capri Institute - Cosmetology Training Centers -- Cosmetology
Morris Plains, NJ, Artistic Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
North Plainfield, NJ, Reignbow Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
East Orange, NJ, Joy's School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Pine Brook, NJ, "Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics -- Cosmetology
Pleasantville, NJ, Shore Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Nutley, NJ, "Dawn Til Dusk Professional Makeup -- Cosmetology

Rhode Island

Worcester, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, MA & Woonsocket, RI
	Minnesota, Rob Roy Academy Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering School Summary: We have four campus locations in Massachusetts: Worcester, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford. We are proud to announce our newly opened campus located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Vermont

Williston, VT, Vermont College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology