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Course Description | Throughout
history, a great deal of time and effort has been devoted to fashionable
hairstyling. As long as people continue to care about the way they
look, Cosmetologists will be important in our society. Cosmetologists
cut and style hair and explain to customers how to care for their hair.
Cosmetologists may straighten or permanent wave a patron's hair or change
the color. Some Cosmetologists also give manicures, facial treatments
and make-up analysis.
All states require that Cosmetologists be licensed. In Virginia, as in most states, the licensing qualifications require that the applicant be a graduate of a state approved Cosmetology school or program. A State Board licensing examiniation is also required. Cosmetology is a two-year course which includes both theory and practical instruction. Students learn to style and care for hair, do manicures and pedicures and to perform facial, neckline and should massages. After successfully completing the course requirements, the student is eligible to take the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology examination for the licensing of professional cosmetologists. |
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Characteristics | Students interested in Cosmetology should enjoy working with people and should like to work with their hands. They should have at least normal physical strength and an interest in good grooming. A good math and science background is helpful and an artistic flair would be an asset. |
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Opportunities |
An increase in the number of women who work outside the home and an increase in hairstyling services for men have added to growth rate for this type of business in the past and employment opportunities remain excellent. | |
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