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Do you love helping others with their nails? Are you always following the latest hair trends? If you\u2019re someone who loves the beauty industry and wants to pursue beauty as a career, becoming a cosmetologist may be the career for you!What is Cosmetology?You might be wondering, if I\u2019m interested in entering the beauty industry, why should I choose to study cosmetology? Also, what do cosmetologists do? Cosmetologists learn how to beautify hair, skin and nails, which means that a licensed cosmetologist can provide a wide range of services in the beauty industry. These services range from haircuts to facials to manicures, depending on the beauty school and the state. The emphasis with cosmetology, however, is on hair!What do Cosmetologists Actually Do?One of the best parts of becoming a cosmetologist is the broad range of skills you can learn. If you\u2019re someone who\u2019s passionate about hair, you can become a hairstylist as a cosmetologist. If you only want to focus on nails, you can become a cosmetologist who can provide manicures and pedicures. In fact, a cosmetologist may be the one behind the latest makeup trend or could be the one helping you achieve beautifully colored hair at your next hair appointment. Here are just a few of the services licensed cosmetologists can provide.Hair ServicesHave you ever dreamed of becoming a hair stylist? Looking to learn how to achieve the perfect curls? Maybe you want to know how to determine which hair color suits you best. Working towards becoming a cosmetologist is a great first step. Some services a cosmetologist could learn how to do are:HaircutsHairstylesPermsChemical TreatmentsShampooingHair StraighteningBleachingColoringSkin ServicesHelping others achieve beautiful, glowing skin is also something a cosmetologist can do. Would you rather focus on skin care and how to achieve glowing skin for your clients? You can work towards becoming an esthetician, but licensed cosmetologists can also apply:FacialsMakeupWaxingTweezingNail ServicesDo you love the appearance of freshly manicured nails? Do you want to know how to apply them yourself? Licensed cosmetologists can do:ManicuresPedicuresGel NailsAcrylic NailsSilk NailsHow to Become a CosmetologistDoes this sound like something you would be interested in learning? If you don\u2019t know where to start, here are a few of the starting steps:Go to SchoolEnroll in a cosmetology program to start your journey towards becoming a licensed cosmetologist. At a cosmetology school, you could to learn how to beautify someone\u2019s hair, skin, and nails and also learn business best practices and gain real-world experience.Sit for the State BoardOnce you complete the required coursework for the cosmetology program, you\u2019ll need to sit for the state board. This will test the knowledge you learned at school to make sure you are ready to start your career as a cosmetologist.Apply for a Cosmetologist LicenseThis step is unique for every state, but you\u2019ll need to apply for a cosmetologist license before you start your new career. This license is important because it allows you to provide hair, skin, and nail services for actual clients.Where to go NextOnce you\u2019ve obtained your cosmetology license, it\u2019s time to find a career. As a cosmetologist, you can work in hair salons, as makeup artists, or even as your own boss. Your career path is up to you! If you want to start on your path toward becoming a cosmetologist, check out our cosmetology program to get started!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Beauty And Wellness Careers","item":"https:\/\/www.bellusacademy.edu\/beauty-and-wellness-careers\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What is Cosmetology?","item":"https:\/\/www.bellusacademy.edu\/beauty-and-wellness-careers\/what-is-cosmetology\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]