Personal Statement: A Career In Cosmetology
Kayla Taylor
Ms. Ashley Gaither
English III
28 March 2014
Cosmetologists
Do you want to look and feel beautiful? Do you want to help people make them feel better about themselves? Cosmetologists can work from head to toe depending on what you want to work on. Cosmetologists provide beauty services that include caring for the cosmetic condition of hair, skin, and nails. The field of cosmetology encompasses several occupations, including hairstylist and hairdresser, shampooer, barber, skincare specialist, and nail technician. Cosmetologists help people look the way they want and let them feel better about themselves.
To work in cosmetology there are some requirements that cosmetologists are going to need. Cosmetologists have to have good …show more content…
In some states, a high school or equivalency diploma is required as well. Fulltime training programs in cosmetology last approximately nine months and may results in earning an associate degree. The training does not stop there for cosmetologists. Most cosmetologists work in this field to continue to take advance courses that help them stay abreast of the latest trends. All personal appearance workers, including hairstylists, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have to be licensed. Shampooers do not need to be licensed. Upon completion of a state-approved training program in cosmetology, one must take a state-administered licensing exam. There are generally separate exams for manicurists, pedicurists, and skin care specialists. Many states have reciprocity with one another, which means that if a cosmetologist is licensed in one state they can get license in another state without taking another exam. If someone enrolls in cosmetology school they will acquire all the technical skills needed to work in this field. The possible schools for the education can be from any community college or beauty school (“Barbers, Hairdressers, and …show more content…
Cosmetologists helping people well let them feel better about themselves and the cosmetologist will also feel good for making the costumers happy. Cosmetologists can help people look and feel the way they want about themselves.
Work Cited
“Barbers and Cosmetologists” Exploring Tech Careers. Volume 1. New York: Info Base Publishing, 2006. 75-82. Print. 27 Mar. 2014
“Barbers, hairdressers and cosmetologist.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. 08 Jan. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.
Bridget, Heos. “A Career as a Hairstylist”. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2011 Print. 27 Mar. 2014. “Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists.” O*Net Online. National Center for O*Net Development, N.d. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. “Listed of Supplies Needed for Cosmetology School”. eHow. 2014 Demand Media, Inc. Web. 26 Mar.
Ms. Ashley Gaither
English III
28 March 2014
Cosmetologists
Do you want to look and feel beautiful? Do you want to help people make them feel better about themselves? Cosmetologists can work from head to toe depending on what you want to work on. Cosmetologists provide beauty services that include caring for the cosmetic condition of hair, skin, and nails. The field of cosmetology encompasses several occupations, including hairstylist and hairdresser, shampooer, barber, skincare specialist, and nail technician. Cosmetologists help people look the way they want and let them feel better about themselves.
To work in cosmetology there are some requirements that cosmetologists are going to need. Cosmetologists have to have good …show more content…
In some states, a high school or equivalency diploma is required as well. Fulltime training programs in cosmetology last approximately nine months and may results in earning an associate degree. The training does not stop there for cosmetologists. Most cosmetologists work in this field to continue to take advance courses that help them stay abreast of the latest trends. All personal appearance workers, including hairstylists, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have to be licensed. Shampooers do not need to be licensed. Upon completion of a state-approved training program in cosmetology, one must take a state-administered licensing exam. There are generally separate exams for manicurists, pedicurists, and skin care specialists. Many states have reciprocity with one another, which means that if a cosmetologist is licensed in one state they can get license in another state without taking another exam. If someone enrolls in cosmetology school they will acquire all the technical skills needed to work in this field. The possible schools for the education can be from any community college or beauty school (“Barbers, Hairdressers, and …show more content…
Cosmetologists helping people well let them feel better about themselves and the cosmetologist will also feel good for making the costumers happy. Cosmetologists can help people look and feel the way they want about themselves.
Work Cited
“Barbers and Cosmetologists” Exploring Tech Careers. Volume 1. New York: Info Base Publishing, 2006. 75-82. Print. 27 Mar. 2014
“Barbers, hairdressers and cosmetologist.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. 08 Jan. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.
Bridget, Heos. “A Career as a Hairstylist”. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2011 Print. 27 Mar. 2014. “Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists.” O*Net Online. National Center for O*Net Development, N.d. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. “Listed of Supplies Needed for Cosmetology School”. eHow. 2014 Demand Media, Inc. Web. 26 Mar.