What does a Cosmetologist do?

Answer:
A cosmetologist is a specialist in beauty and

cosmetics. Cosmetologists are trained to treat and care for the nails, skin, and hair. Although the law varies by state, usually cosmetologists must be licensed by a cosmetology school or have completed a cosmetology apprenticeship.

A cosmetologist can specialize in cutting hair, styling hair, coloring hair, skin care, waxing, make-up application, hair removal, nails, or other areas. Cosmetologists are also sometimes called beauticians, aestheticians, or estheticians. Some rapidly growing services that cosmetologists provide are hair weaves, different kinds of artificial nails, body hair removal, skin resurfacing, and chemical peels.

Aestheticians specialize in skin care, including facials, body wraps, and salt scrubs, and sometimes work with dermatologists to offer more advanced anti-aging skin treatments. Manicurists specialize in nail treatment, including manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and nail tips. Electrologists are cosmetologists who are trained in hair remover via electrolysis.


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