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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.

Michigan

Norton Shores, MI, NUVO College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Adrian, MI, Adrian Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Adrian, MI, Beauty-Tech College -- Cosmetology
Ann Arbor, MI, Douglas J Aveda Institute -- Cosmetology
Ann Arbor, MI, Huron Valley Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Ann Arbor, MI, KSA Beauty Academy -- Cosmetology
Brighton, MI, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Cadillac, MI, Cadillac Institute Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Coldwater, MI, School For Creative Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Dearborn Heights, MI, Sally Esser Beauty School Inc -- Cosmetology
Escanaba, MI, U P Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Fenton, MI, Fenton Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Flint, MI, Mr David's School - Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Flint, MI, Transitions School-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Grand Blanc, MI, Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling -- Cosmetology
Grand Rapids, MI, Chic University of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Highland Park, MI, Highland Park School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Holland, MI, Stanley Harris School Of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Houghton Lake, MI, Houghton Lake Institute-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Howell, MI, Howell College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Hudsonville, MI, Booker Institute-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Kentwood, MI, Excel Academies of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Lapeer, MI, Grondin's College of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Madison Heights, MI, Mr Belas School of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Marysville, MI, Blue Water College-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Monroe, MI, Michigan College of Beauty -- Cosmetology
Muskegon, MI, Daniels Hair Styling Academy -- Cosmetology
Plymouth, MI, Plymouth College of Beauty Inc -- Cosmetology
Port Huron, MI, Great Lakes Academy of Hair Design -- Cosmetology
Royal Oak, MI, David Pressley School-Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
Southfield, MI, Virginia Farrell Beauty Schools -- Cosmetology
Spring Lake, MI, French Academy of Cosmetology -- Cosmetology
St Clair Shores, MI, Virginia Farrell Schools -- Cosmetology
Taylor, MI, Taylortown School of Beauty -- Cosmetology