In cosmetology do you learn how to do new things ? or Do you show them what you know ?

Hi Eriana,

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, skin care specialist and nail technician.

To become a cosmetologist you will need to attend a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school and be at least 16 years old. In some states a high school or equivalency diploma is required as well. Full-time training programs in hairstyling and cosmetology last approximately nine months and may result in earning an associate degree.

f you enroll in cosmetology school you will acquire all the technical skills needed to work in this field but there are qualities you must have that you won't necessarily pick up through formal training. Creativity is a must. You will have to be able to help your clients select new hairstyles. Good customer service skills are imperative. You need to have them if you want to build a following of customers.

In order to understand what your customers want, you need good listening skills. Good time management skills keep things running smoothly in a shop and are appreciated by owners as well as customers who don't want to be kept waiting. Finally, you will spend a great deal of time on your feet. You need good physical stamina to be able to do this.

On a typical day a cosmetologist might perform some of the following duties, depending on his or her specialization:

• Cutting, trimming and shaping hair or hair pieces


• Applying bleach or dye to hair


• Styling hair or wigs by brushing, combing and spraying


• Attaching wigs or hairpieces to model heads


• Massaging and treating clients' scalps


• Administering therapeutic medication


• Advising patrons to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions


• Recommending and applying cosmetics, lotions and creams to patrons


• Shaping and coloring eyebrows or eyelashes


• Removing facial hair using wax, thread or tweezers


• Cleaning, shaping, and polishing fingernails and toenails


• Updating and maintaining customers' information records

Read more and take a look in a video about this career, in:
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/makeup_artist.htm

Best regards!

Just like any course of studies you learn the basics first then you move to a bit more complex of learning . As you get close to graduating you learn more of how being a cosmetologist in a real world. Cosmetogist is a variety of either specialty like hair coloring, hair cutting, or special occasion hairstyle and so on.
Your line of duties and success this profession is on you. The most important advice for you is be a people person.
All the best.