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Cosmetology

Cosmetology is the treatment of skin, hair and nails and includes, but is not limited to,
manicures, pedicures, application of artificial nails, special occasion hairstyling,
shampooing hair, cosmetic application, body hair removal, chemical hair relaxers or

straighteners, permanent waves, coloring and highlighting of hair, and hair extensions or
wig treatments. A person who is licensed in cosmetology is called a cosmetologist.

A cosmetologist, sometimes called a beautician, a beauty specialist, or an esthetician
or aesthetician, is a worker who specializes in giving beauty treatments. The recipients
of these treatments are usually women, however there is a growing number of men. A
general cosmetologist is proficient in all forms of beauty care and can give hair

treatments, facials, skin treatments, and nail treatments.

There are specific disciplines of cosmetology that some cosmetologists may specialize in.
The different types of special cosmetologists include hair stylists, shampooers,
manicurists, estheticians and electrologists. Many cosmetologists specialize in at least

one of these categories.

Hair Stylist

A hair stylist specializes in the styling of hair, including cutting, chemical perms

(relaxers, curls, waves) and color treatments. Hair stylists can also apply hair extensions
and weaves. Hair stylists can also shampoo and condition client's hair, though this is not
always necessary. Some hair stylists also give recommendations and perform work on
wigs and hairpieces.

Shampoo Technician

The shampoo technician is a sub-category of the hair stylist. A shampoo tech shampoos
and conditions a client's hair to create a balanced hair care finish for the hair stylist.
Shampoo techs are normally only employed by a corporate or concept salons,and large
volume beauty salons that are operated simultaneously.

Manicurist

A manicurist specializes in nail care, including manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions.