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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.

Alabama

Birmingham, AL, ABC School - 555-893-8987 -- Cosmetology
Lake Havasu City, AL, Bohler Institute - 928-855-0779 -- Cosmetology
Alabaster, AL, Mitchell Cosmetology College -- Cosmetology
Albertville, AL, New Beginnings College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Anniston, AL, Anniston Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Birmingham, AL, Center Point Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Birmingham, AL, Roebuck Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Centerpoint, AL, Southeastern School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Decatur, AL, Alabama Business College -- Cosmetology
Enterprise, AL, Cambridge College-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Florence, AL, Ray's University of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Homewood, AL, Winonah International School -- Cosmetology
Hueytown, AL, Hueytown Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Huntsville, AL, Duncan Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Huntsville, AL, Johnson's Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Huntsville, AL, "Pivot Point International -- Cosmetology
Jasper, AL, Jasper Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Mobile, AL, Bishop State Community College -- Cosmetology
Scottsboro, AL, Gaither & Co Beauty College -- Cosmetology

Georgia

Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska
	Various locations the U.S.: Empire Beauty Schools Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Make-Up Artistry School Summary: We are the largest provider of cosmetology education in North America with 36 schools across nine states and one affiliated school in Japan...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Columbus, GA, Southeastern Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Conyers, GA, Georgia Career Institute -- Cosmetology
Macon, GA, American Professional Institute -- Cosmetology
Boise, GA, Headmasters School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Atlanta, GA, Robert's Salon of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Brunswick, GA, Academy of Hair Arts & Design -- Cosmetology
Decatur, GA, Hair Schools -- Cosmetology
Fayetteville, GA, Fayette Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Forest Park, GA, Arnold Padrick University of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Forest Park, GA, Beauty College of America -- Cosmetology
Kennesaw, GA, Cobb Beauty College Inc -- Cosmetology
La Grange, GA, West Georgia Tech of Institute -- Cosmetology
Lilburn, GA, Ila Garmon Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Marietta, GA, Divine Design School -- Cosmetology
Marietta, GA, Roffler-Moler Hairstyling College -- Cosmetology
Powder Springs, GA, Powder Springs Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Roswell, GA, North Fulton Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Savannah, GA, Academy -- Cosmetology
Savannah, GA, Savannah School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Statesboro, GA, Johnson School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Stone Mountain, GA, Metropolitan Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Stone Mountain, GA, Pro Way Hair School -- Cosmetology
Warner Robins, GA, International City Beauty College -- Cosmetology

Louisiana

Bossier City, LA, Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Alexandria, LA, Alexandria Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Bastrop, LA, Bastrop Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Baton Rouge, LA, Camelot College -- Cosmetology
Baton Rouge, LA, D-Jay's School of Beauty Arts -- Cosmetology
Denham Springs, LA, Denham Springs Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Eunice, LA, Louisiana Academy of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Gretna, LA, Moler Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Houma, LA, Omega Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Kenner, LA, John Jay Kenner Academy -- Cosmetology
Lafayette, LA, Aveda Institute Lafayette -- Cosmetology
Lafayette, LA, Cosmetology Training Center -- Cosmetology
Lake Charles, LA, Demmon School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Lake Charles, LA, Future Barber College -- Cosmetology
Lake Charles, LA, Jane Demmon School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Lake Charles, LA, Stage One-Hair School Inc -- Cosmetology
Monroe, LA, Cloyd's Beauty School -- Cosmetology
New Orleans, LA, Cassia Beauty College -- Cosmetology
New Orleans, LA, Stevenson's Academy of Hair Design - West Bank -- Cosmetology
Opelousas, LA, Opelousas School-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Pineville, LA, Pineville Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Shreveport, LA, Blalock's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Shreveport, LA, Guy's Academy -- Cosmetology
Shreveport, LA, Magnetic Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Slidell, LA, Academy of Creative Hair Design -- Cosmetology

Mississippi

Jackson, MS, Virginia College at Jackson -- Cosmetology

South Carolina

Aiken, SC, Lacy Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Camden, SC, Le Grand Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Cayce, SC, Columbia Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Columbia, SC, Institute of Cosmetic Arts -- Cosmetology
Columbia, SC, Kenneth Shuler's School of Cosmetology and Nail Design -- Cosmetology
Greenville, SC, Academy of Hair Technology -- Cosmetology

Virginia

Manassass and Falls Church, Virginia
	Manassass and Falls Church, Virginia: Heritage Institute Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering School Summary: Our schools emphasize disciplined professionalism and a broad depth of knowledge. Your curriculum at the Heritage™ cosmetology schools will feature opportunities in hairstyling...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Alexandria, VA, Victor Beauty Academies -- Cosmetology
Arlington, VA, Graham Webb Intl Academy of Hair -- Cosmetology
Culpeper, VA, Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center -- Cosmetology
Falls Church, VA, Heritage Institute -- Cosmetology
Lynchburg, VA, Legends Institute -- Cosmetology
Martinsville, VA, Ultimate Performance School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Norfolk, VA, "Wards Corner Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Portsmouth, VA, Institute of Cosmetology & Tech -- Cosmetology
Roanoke, VA, Cosmetology Center PTS Inc. -- Cosmetology
Salem, VA, St. Pierre Academy -- Cosmetology
Virginia Beach, VA, D'Total Woman Beauty & Nail -- Cosmetology
Virginia Beach, VA, Rudy & Kelly Academy of Hair -- Cosmetology