Cosmetology Cassie Richardson Why Do I Want to

Cosmetology Cassie Richardson

Why Do I Want to be a Cosmetologist? Check out my video of a brief of introduction to why I chose cosmetology!

Requirements to be a Cosmetologist The requirements vary from state to state. In Illinois, you must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and show proof of residency to sign up. You must enroll and be accepted into a cosmetology school and complete it (11 months). Once you graduate, you must pass a licensing exam. There are unwritten rules to cosmetology such as: nails must be done at all times with no chips or cracks, hair and makeup must be done every day attending school, no gum chewing while working on someone on the floor, and so on. There is also a strict attendance policy for school.

Recommended Majors and Related Occupations Business Degree- have your own salon Occupations- salon managers, makeup artist

What Does a Cosmetologist Do? Cosmetologists learn about: Hairstyling Skin Care Nails Makeup Waxing You also have the option to specialize in specific cosmetology areas: Esthetics Barbering

A Day as a Cosmetologist Wear everything BLACK! Each day is different for cosmetologists because you never know what you will be doing. A work day could consist of doing a massage, waxing eyebrows, then dying hair, and so on. The average cosmetologist makes between $7 and $16 an hour. The amount of hours worked every day varies on manager or the owner of the salon.

After Interviewing a Cosmetologist. . . I found that: The best part of being a cosmetologist is getting to meet and talk to new people every day. The only thing they didn’t like was the full time dedication of the job. The pay depends on how busy you are. If you enjoy what you are doing, school and work will be easy as a cosmetologist.

Cosmetology from the Beginning to Today Cosmetics have been used since before the first century. The first cosmetologist is still debated, but most believe the Egyptians were the first to discover makeup. They referred to applying makeup as “painting their eyes”. Cosmetology hasn’t really changed much over the years, but the styles of what is popular in cosmetology has changed.

Issues/Concerns in Cosmetology You have to adjust to clients You have to manage the stress with dealing with the same clients often Getting tired of doing the same things all the time Criticism

From High School to Cosmetology Once you graduate high school, or earn a GED, you will be able to enroll in cosmetology school. You must bring your diploma or certificate with you to sign up, an ID, and proof of residency. If you have financial aid, you must provide all the information when you go to sign up. Once you get into cosmetology, you must follow the strict attendance policy and look appropriate every day. Before graduation, you have to pass a state board to get your license.

Cosmetology Schools in Illinois Regency Beauty Institute University of Aesthetics Cosmetology & Spa Academy Vatterott College Empire Beauty School Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology The Nail Inn & School of Cosmetology Midwest Technical Institute

Major Cosmetic Companies Kerastase Oscar Blandi Frederic Fekkai Bumble and Bumble Matrix Tigi Aveda Redken

Possible Major Obstacles and How to Overcome Them Discouragement- remind yourself why you started cosmetology to begin with Drama- stick to getting your work done when at school, and don’t let talk bother you Motivation loss- remember the program is only 11 months, and once you finish, you will be able to do what you love to do!

Professional Beauty Associations Beauty Schools Marketing Group Cosmetology School Forum Cosmetology Professionals, Students & Apprentices Global Hairstylist Association Hair Artist Association Special Effects Makeup Artists

What’s Interesting about Cosmetology? According to this chart, a Director of Education makes the highest salary per year. Next comes a Trade Show Manager, then a Salon Owner.

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