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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.

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California, MD, Blades School of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Hagerstown, MD, Award Beauty School -- Cosmetology
New Carrollton, MD, Hair Academy -- Cosmetology
Owings Mills (Greater Baltimore Area), MD, Empire Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Rockville, MD, Hair Expressions Academy -- Cosmetology
Silver Spring, MD, Montgomery Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Baltimore, MD, Baltimore Studio of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Baltimore, MD, Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex Inc -- Cosmetology
California, MD, Total Dimension -- Cosmetology
Frederick, MD, Frederick School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Frederick, MD, The Temple A Paul Mitchel Partner School -- Cosmetology
Gaithersburg, MD, Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Glen Burnie, MD, Fila Academy (Paul Mitchell School) -- Cosmetology
Landover, MD, Harmon's Beauty School -- Cosmetology
Laurel, MD, Aspen Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Salisbury, MD, Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Suitland, MD, New Creations Academy -- Cosmetology
Westminster, MD, Westminster Beauty School 2 -- Cosmetology
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