Page 8 - Cosmetology

COSMETOLOGIST

Cosmetologists provide beauty services such as fashioning and caring for hair,
beautifying the face, grooming hands and nails; and removing unwanted body hair
with tweezers, chemicals, or wax.

NATURE OF THE OCCUPATION

Cosmetologists may:

Shampoo, cut, and style hair

Analyze hair to determine its condition

Wave or straighten hair

Clean, cut, and style wigs

Give manicures and shape eyebrows

Make appointments

Give scalp and facial treatments

Provide makeup analysis and apply makeup according to style or customer's
preference

Keep the work area clean and sanitize all work aids

Apply bleach or tint to hair

The tools and equipment used may include:

* Combs, rollers, and clippers * Shampoos, rinses, and conditioners
* Curling irons and hair dryers * Bleaches and tints
* Hair pins, clips and brushes * Chemical waving solutions
* Infrared or ultraviolet lamps * Lotions, creams, nail polishes

* Cosmetic preparations for hair and scalp
* Electric needles (used by licensed Electrologists only)