Cosmetology
How well do people really know about Cosmetology? In this paper the reader will learn the demands of a Cosmetologist. In the 19th century a young lady by the name of Madame C.J. Walker invented a straightening comb for women with kinky hair. This tool was made to straighten virgin hair without a relaxer. Many women of color use this comb. Career women, film-maker, television stars and stylist. This tool is now called a pressing or hot comb. You have to be very careful…when using this tool, because it can get over heated and burn your hair out. If you are not a professional stylist or have never used this tool before, cosmetologist suggest for safety reason it is best to attend a beauty salon for professional help. Readers, Lydia O Newman patented a new and improved hairbrush on November 15, 1898. This woman invented this hairbrush for people all over the world to remove tangles from hair as needed. The best brush to use for tangles hair….is a boar bristle brush. A brush and comb is a very demanding utensils when styling hair. There are several styling brushes, such as thermal brush, round brush, vent brush, comb-out-brush and paddle brush. All brushes are used for different reasons. A vent brush is used mostly for wet hair. The space in the brush allows air from the dryer to pass through it easily. Brushing is very healthy to the scalp. It stimulates the blood circulation, helps remove dirt and hair spray buildup from the hair, and gives hair added sheen. (Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, (2000) Delmar publishing/Thomson Learning. (p.90). Remember do not brush before giving a chemical service. If people brush the hair before a relaxer it will irritate the scalp and it will burn. In 1905 old school Charles Nessler invented a heavily wired machine permanent wave that supplied electrical current to metal rods. (Milady’s Standard Textbook, (2000) Delmar publishing/ Thomson Learning. (p.224). New school uses the name cold waves. Cold waves are also known as Jeri curl. Developer and neutralizer are needed to lock the curls in. There have been so many different changes since the 19th century. Scientists are coming up with new ideas everyday. Cosmetology is a very demanding career and it lightens a world of women loads, when it comes to styling hair. To become a cosmetologist, you must attend an accredited cosmetology school and gain fifteen hundred hours to complete. Once you complete your school hours will be reported to state board. At this time you can pursue taking the test which cost seventy dollars for theory and practical. A score of at least (seventy) is needed to obtain a license Cosmetologist. There are many advantages in becoming a stylist. You interact with business people, celebrities, and everyday working people. No micro-management, unlimited income, control over hours, attend hair shows and build a business in this career. Once the reader, proof read celebrity stylist and celebrity make up artist income is about one hundred million dollars yearly not to mention a daily stylist, with the knowledge to look at your face structure and eyes and give the best style also color to defined self image. Readers, really want to know how a stylist build her clientele? You build clientele by promoting with business cards, marketing the business, word of mouth, hard-work, dedication, and good work. Knowing your skills and getting more knowledge about hair, nails, feet, and skin are very important. More knowledge more money in this career field. Building clientele can be very challenging, starting straight out of cosmetology school. Most hair salons rent booths for one hundred and fifty dollars weekly and some hair salons on percentage. Stylist gets sixty percent and the shop forty percent. The hair salon is responsible for building clientele for the stylist in the shop. Shop owner will help promote for the stylist to build clientele. That is why Cosmetology is the 2nd oldest profession and demanding in the world. Because people in all phases of life need hair care, it signified a major change in self image and self expression.
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