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Cosmetology Career InformationWhere can I locate, compare, and contact cosmetology schools?
What is cosmetology?
 The American Heritage Dictionary defines cosmetology as "the study or
art in cosmetics and their use". They define cosmetics as "serving to
beautify the body and improve the appearance of a physical feature".
Cosmetology is a broad term that is used to encompass a wide
range of beauty mediums, including hair, skin, nails, and makeup.
Schools that offer cosmetology degrees have crafted their curricula to
address all of these categories. However, when you are in cosmetology
school, chances are you will concentrate your studies in a particular
area, such as nail health, manicures and pedicures, or hair styling.
When a school offers a program or curriculum in cosmetology,
it generally refers to the study of hair styling, skin-care, nail care,
and make-up. It's not always limited to these topics and often varies
from school to school. To be sure, simply ask a school what their
cosmetology program consists of.
What are some challenges for people pursuing a cosmetology degree?
The ability to adapt your new found skills to different people. Every
person will present a unique challenge to the cosmetologist as each
individual will have a different combination of hair type, face type,
nail type, etc. For instance, the kind of blush work a makeup artist
performs will depend on the shape of the client's face: a round face
will require a fair amount of contouring while someone with
well-defined cheekbones will only need to highlight this feature.
Is there a difference between beauty schools and cosmetology schools?
The
terms "beauty school" and "cosmetology school" are often used in the
same context and essentially mean the same thing. It's similar to the
way some institutions are called "cosmetology schools", while others
may be referred to as "cosmetology colleges" or "cosmetology
academies".
Isn't it spelled cosmotology schools?
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