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A Career in Cosmetology: You Create the Look They Love

A Career in Cosmetology: You Create the Look They Love By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
November 22, 2004

Beauty is a big business in America. Each year, men and women spend millions of dollars on cosmetics and cosmetic procedures to improve their physical beauty as well as their self-image. You can become a certified cosmetologist and have an exciting career with unlimited earning potential.


All you have to do is obtain your cosmetology license by graduating from a certified school. You will have your choice of working environments and the opportunity to build a strong clientele that will follow you wherever you wish to work. You will be responsible for creating the look your customer loves, and they will pay you handsomely for it.

Choosing the Right Cosmetology School


The first step to earning your cosmetology license is by finding a certified school with a reputation for thorough training. You can research this information by making a quick phone call to the cosmetology school in which you are interested. They should offer a license that is board certified in the state where you live. Failure to do this important step might leave you without the proper credentialing to begin your career.

Once certification has been established, you should take a close look at the particulars of the institution. Characteristics such as facilities, a trained and patient staff, and career placement options are important in choosing the right cosmetology school for you.

Earning Your Cosmetology License


As a student earning your cosmetology license, you will be trained to use the equipment and techniques that make people beautiful. Cosmetics, hair styling, and manicure and pedicure are just a few of the techniques you will learn as you continue in your cosmetology school program.

Once you're finished, you will have a certified license and a marketable set of skills to choose the cosmetology career in which you're most interested.

About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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