Cosmetology Degree College Program

Most barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers are employed in beauty salons or barber shops, but they also are found in nail salons, day and resort spas, and nursing and other residential care homes. Nearly every town has a barbershop or beauty salon, but employment in this occupation is concentrated in the most populous cities and states.

Theatrical and performance makeup artists work for movie and television studios, performing arts companies, and event promoters. Some apply makeup in retail stores.

Common Cosmetologist work includes:

• Hair dressing,
  
• Hair styling, hair cutting, permanent waving, hair coloring
• Manicuring, pedicures, facials, thermal curling

Cosmetologist Specialties

• Hair stylist
  
• Manicurist
  
• Esthetician (Skin Care)
  
• Nail technician
  
• Electrologist (hair removal)