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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.

Alaska

Anchorage, AK, A Head of Time Design Academy -- Cosmetology
Anchorage, AK, Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Anchorage, AK, Ariel's -- Cosmetology
Anchorage, AK, MetrOasis Advanced Training Center -- Cosmetology
Anchorage, AK, Trend Setters School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Galena, AK, Galena City Schools -- Cosmetology

Colorado

Aurora, CO, Xenon International School of Hair -- Cosmetology
Englewood, CO, Englewood Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Longmont, CO, Longs Peak Academy -- Cosmetology
Alamosa, CO, Trinidad State Junior College -- Cosmetology
Aurora, CO, Pickens Tech Cosmetology School -- Cosmetology
Colorado Springs, CO, International Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Colorado Springs, CO, Toni & Guy Hairdressing -- Cosmetology
Denver, CO, Academy of Cosmetology Arts -- Cosmetology
Denver, CO, Yesenia's Beauty Salon & School -- Cosmetology
Fort Collins, CO, Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture -- Cosmetology
Fort Collins, CO, Hair Dynamics Education Center -- Cosmetology
Glenwood Springs, CO, Glenwood Beauty Center -- Cosmetology
Grand Junction, CO, Academy of Beauty Culture -- Cosmetology
Pueblo, CO, Center Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Pueblo, CO, Center Beauty College For Nail -- Cosmetology
Westminster, CO, Ultima College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology

Hawaii

Aiea, HI, Hollywood Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Kahului, HI, Maui Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Kailua Kona, HI, Big Island Beauty College -- Cosmetology

Idaho

Boise, ID, Scot Lewis Schools - Paul Mitchell Partner School -- Cosmetology
Lewiston, ID, Mr Leon's School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Pocatello, ID, The School of Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Rexburg, ID, Career Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Twin Falls, ID, D & L Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Twin Falls, ID, Mr. Juan's College of Hair Design -- Cosmetology

New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico Aveda Institute de Bellas Artes -- Cosmetology
Santa Fe, NM, Vogue College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Albuquerque, NM, De Wolff's College of Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico Aveda Institute de Bellas Artes -- Cosmetology

Nevada

Carson City, NV, Carson City Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Las Vegas, NV, Rollers Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Las Vegas, NV, Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Reno, NV, De Loux Northern Nevada Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Reno, NV, International Academy of Style -- Cosmetology
Sparks, NV, Prater Way College of Beauty -- Cosmetology

Oregon

Hillsboro, OR, Northwest College of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Portland, OR, International Beauty School -- Cosmetology

Utah

Salt Lake City, UT, Cameo College of Essential Beauty -- Cosmetology
Provo, UT, Bon Losee Academy -- Cosmetology