Cosmetology Career Research Paper

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“You can make someone go from homeless to home-owner with a haircut,” so although the barbering and cosmetic industry’s role in society is not a major role in society, it is an important role none the less. However, not just anybody can practice these services so it is important to understand educational requirements, job responsibilities, career advancements, and salary expectations for this profession if one wishes to pursue a career in this field. In order to be a cosmetologist you must meet certain high school and college education requirements. In Odessa, cosmetology courses are provided at Odessa Community College and provide the skills and knowledge needed to pass the TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Registration) exam and fir …show more content…

Without passing these exams you will not be ae to legally practice cosmetology. In order to take the college courses to be a cosmetologist, you must have a diploma or GED, …show more content…

For instance, you must keep your work station clean and looking presentable along with keeping your implements such as your combs and clippers disinfected. Without the practice of decontamination, you’re putting both yourself and your clients at risk because you are very likely to spread contagious diseases. Because of things like this, sanitation is one of the biggest responsibilities of a cosmetologist. Other responsibilities involving the hair, skin, nails, and also the scalp are important because as a cosmetologist, clients value your opinion as to what treatments or procedures would be best for them. Also, as a cosmetologist you are responsible for knowing what will and will not benefit the client so you can make a justified decision as to what service would be best for them. So yes, a cosmetology is responsible for knowing what will work best for their client BUT the services provided must be performed in a sanitary manner. The more in touch you are with the responsibilities of your profession, the more confident you will be in your ability to perform your services thus giving you better results and the possibility of receiving tips beyond the price of your

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