Thursday, December 8, 2011

A day in the life of a cosmetologist

On a typical day a cosmetologist might perform some of the following duties, depending on his or her specialization:
  • Cuts, trims and shapes hair or hair pieces
  • Bleaches, dyes, or tints hair
  • Combs, brushes, and sprays hair or wigs to set style
  • Attaches wig or hairpiece to model head and dresses wigs and hairpieces
  • Massages and treats scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes
  • Administers therapeutic medication and advises patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions
  • Recommends and applies cosmetics, lotions, and creams to patron to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance
  • Shapes and colors eyebrows or eyelashes and removes facial hair
  • Cleans, shapes, and polishes fingernails and toenails
  • Updates and maintains customer information records, such as beauty services provided

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