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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.

Indiana

Anderson, IN, Apex School of Beauty Culture -- Cosmetology
Bloomington, IN, Hair Arts Academy -- Cosmetology
Carmel, IN, P J's College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Crown Point, IN, Crown College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Evansville, IN, Evansville Tri-State Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Fort Wayne, IN, Masters of Cosmetology College -- Cosmetology
Fort Wayne, IN, Ravenscroft Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Highland, IN, Creative Hair Styling Academy -- Cosmetology
Indianapolis, IN, A Cut Above Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Indianapolis, IN, ABC Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Indianapolis, IN, Hair Fashions By Kaye Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Indianapolis, IN, Honors Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Jasper, IN, Jasper Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Jeffersonville, IN, Ideal Beauty Academy Inc -- Cosmetology
Knox, IN, Knox Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Kokomo, IN, Rudae's Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Michigan City, IN, Michigan City Beauty College -- Cosmetology
Richmond, IN, David Demuth Institute-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Rockville, IN, Thompsons College-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Seymour, IN, Hair Force Cosmetology Academy -- Cosmetology
Terre Haute, IN, Harrold Beauty Academy Inc -- Cosmetology
Valparaiso, IN, Don Roberts Beauty Schools Inc -- Cosmetology
Vincennes, IN, Vincennes Beauty College -- Cosmetology