Beauty & Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatments, including hair styling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/ pedicures, and permanent or non-permanent hair removal. Students can study a wide range of beauty treatments or specialize in a specific are, and there are plenty of career choices for qualified cosmetologists, including barber, hair color specialist, skin care consultants, while others move into more technical professions like aesthetics. Before practicing as a licensed aesthetician, students must complete between 260–1500 hours of training and pass a written and practical exam, although the requirements differ depending on where you would like to work.
