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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.

Illinois

Various locations in Illinois
	Various locations in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska: Hair Professionals Academy Specialties: Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology School Summary: Our thorough cosmetology program includes studies in salon management, nail technology, skincare, hair coloring, haircutting, perming, hair relaxing...>> click for detailed page	Request Info

Aurora / Naperville / Oswego, IL, Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Bradley, IL, Trend Setters College of Cosmetology - Paul Mitchell Partner School -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Steven Papageorge Hair Academy(formerly Mac Daniel's Beauty School) -- Cosmetology
Chicago Area/Palos Hills, IL, Hair Professionals Career College -- Cosmetology
East Moline, IL, La' James International College -- Cosmetology
Niles, IL, Niles School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Normal / Bloomington Area, IL, Midwest College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
West Dundee, IL, Hair Professionals Academy -- Cosmetology
Belleville, IL, Alvareita's College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Berwyn, IL, American Career College -- Cosmetology
Bloomington, IL, Hairmasters Institute -- Cosmetology
Blue Island, IL, Cannella School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Champion, IL, "Mr. John's School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Cannella School of Beauty Chicago Area Home Office -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Capelli Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Capri Garfield Ridge School -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Elagante Schol Of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Futurama Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Kankakee Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Chicago, IL, Rosel School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Crystal Lake, IL, Cosmetology & Spa Institute -- Cosmetology
Danville, IL, Concept College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Du Quoin, IL, Du Quoin Beauty College -- Cosmetology
East Peoria, IL, Oehrlein School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
East St Louis, IL, Vee's School of Beauty Culture -- Cosmetology
Elmwood Park, IL, Curve Metric School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Freeport, IL, Highland Community College -- Cosmetology
Freeport, IL, Josef Phillips Academy -- Cosmetology
Glendale Heights, IL, Tricoci School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Grayslake, IL, Lake County High School Tech -- Cosmetology
Hanover Park, IL, Hanover Park College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Hillside, IL, Ms Roberts Academy -- Cosmetology
Joliet, IL, Professional Choice Hair Design -- Cosmetology
La Salle, IL, Educators of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Litchfield, IL, Tri-County Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Marion, IL, Trend Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Mattoon, IL, Lake Land College Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Morris, IL, Morris Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
O Fallon, IL, New Image Cosmetology Tech Center -- Cosmetology
Oak Forest, IL, Capri Oak Forest College -- Cosmetology
Oak Forest, IL, John Amico School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Oak Lawn, IL, Cameo Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Palatine, IL, Haskana Institute of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Pekin, IL, Career Logics Institute -- Cosmetology
Peoria, IL, Hair Tech Academy -- Cosmetology
Skokie, IL, Skin Care Institute -- Cosmetology
Springfield, IL, Undergraduate School -- Cosmetology
Springfield, IL, University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts -- Cosmetology