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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.

Florida

Boca Raton, FL, Boca Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Brandon, FL, Artistic Nails & Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Clearwater area / Largo, FL, American Institute of Beauty Inc. -- Cosmetology
Daytona Beach (South), FL, International Academy -- Cosmetology
Fort Lauderdale / Pompano Beach, FL, American Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Hialeah, FL, Beauty Schools of America -- Cosmetology
"West Jacksonville", FL, North Florida Institute -- Cosmetology
Lake Mary, FL, Florida Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Lake Worth, FL, Academy of Healing Arts -- Cosmetology
Merritt Island, FL, Advanced/Basic Hair Design Training Center -- Cosmetology
Orange Park, FL, North Florida Academy -- Cosmetology
Orlando, FL, Career Training Institute -- Cosmetology
Palm Bay, FL, "Darlyne McGees Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
St. Petersburg, FL, Central Florida College -- Cosmetology
St. Petersburg, FL, "Loraine's Academy -- Cosmetology
Altamonte Springs, FL, Institute of Creative Enhancement -- Cosmetology
Bradenton, FL, Bradenton Beauty & Barber Academy -- Cosmetology
Coco Centre, FL, Margate School of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Fort Lauderdale, FL, "Gloria's Academy of Nail & Beauty Technology -- Cosmetology
Gainesville, FL, Gainesville School-Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Gainesville, FL, Powell's Beauty Academy Inc -- Cosmetology
Hialeah, FL, Nouvelle Institute -- Cosmetology
Hollywood, FL, ASM Beauty World Academy -- Cosmetology
Hollywood, FL, Exotica Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Hollywood, FL, Hollywood Institute of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL, Florida Community College -- Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Beauty Institute -- Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL, Normandy Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL, Riverside Hairstyling Academy -- Cosmetology
Lake Park, FL, Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty -- Cosmetology
Melbourne, FL, Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Melbourne, FL, Melbourne Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Merritt Island, FL, Academy of Beauty Careers -- Cosmetology
Miami, FL, La Belle Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Miami, FL, New Concept Massage and Beauty School -- Cosmetology
N Clearwater, FL, Sunstate Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Niceville, FL, Beauty Careers Training Center -- Cosmetology
Ocala, FL, Central Florida Community College -- Cosmetology
Orange Park, FL, Orange Park Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Orlando, FL, Academy of Health and Beauty -- Cosmetology
Pensacola, FL, Pensacola Junior College -- Cosmetology
Sarasota, FL, Fashion Focus Hair Academy -- Cosmetology
Sarasota, FL, Sarasota County Technical Inst -- Cosmetology
Sebring, FL, Sebring School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
St Petersburg, FL, Academy of Beauty & Business -- Cosmetology
Sunrise, FL, Academy of Health & Beauty (Hope Career) -- Cosmetology
Tallahassee, FL, North Florida Cosmetology Inst -- Cosmetology
Tampa, FL, Manhattan Hairstyling Academy -- Cosmetology
Winter Park, FL, Fena Beauty Institute -- Cosmetology