Cosmetology

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and facial treatment; provide makeup analysis; and clean and style wigs and hairpieces. A growing number of workers offer specialized services. The largest and fastest growing of these are manicurists and pedicurists, called nail technicians in some States. They work exclusively on nails and provide manicures, pedicures, coloring, and nail extensions to clients. Another group of specialists is skin care specialists, or estheticians, who cleanse and beautify the skin by giving facials, full-body treatments, head and neck massages, and removing hair through waxing. Electrologists use an electrolysis machine to remove hair. Finally, shampooers specialize in shampooing and conditioning clients’ hair in some larger salons.

Work Activities
Cosmetologists provide lots of beauty services. The following list of occupational tasks is specific to this career: question customers about services, length, and style of haircut desired; drape and pin protective cloth around customers’ shoulders; massage scalp, using hands and finger; shampoo, rinse, and dry hair or hair pieces; advice customers to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions; cut trim, and shape hair or hair pieces, using scissors and razors; bleach, dye, or tint hair; apply setting or wave solution to hair and wind hair on rollers; comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set styles; analyze customers’ hair and other physical features and recommend makeup; shape eyebrows, and remove facial hair, using wax or electrolysis; apply makeup and lotions to enhance appearance; clean shape, and polish fingernails and toenails; sell lotions, conditioners, or other supplies; receive payment for services and products; clean work area and tools; order supplies, schedule work, and keep ...