Beauty and Cosmetology Schools

January 18, 2008

Cosmetology Schools

Cosmetology schools prepare students for careers as barbers, cosmetologist, also known as hairdressers and hairstylists. They learn to help people look neat and well-groomed. Other programs taught include manicurists and pedicurists, shampooers, and skin care specialists who provide specialized services that help clients look and feel their best. Barbers cut, trim, shampoo, and style hair. Also, they fit hairpieces and offer scalp treatments and facial massages. In many States, barbers are licensed to color, bleach, or highlight hair and offer permanent-wave services. Many barbers also provide skin care and nail treatments. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair. They may advise clients on how to care for their hair, straighten hair or give it a permanent wave, or lighten or darken hair color. Additionally, cosmetologists may train to give manicures, pedicures, and scalp and facial treatments; provide makeup analysis; and clean and style wigs and hairpieces. To get started find several schools in your area and request information. Once you get all the data you can compare costs, financial aid, and types of training.

Colorado Cosmetology Schools