Cosmetology

Cosmetology
Cosmetologists, who are also called beauty operators, hairdressers, hairstylers, or
beauticians, provide many services related to the care and grooming of hair, skin, and nails. Most
cosmetologists associate with hair, but they may give facials and manicures, provide makeup
analysis, and sell beauty products and wigs. Some just specialize in one or more things. They
must be creative and artistic in order to meet their clients’ needs (Cosmetologist, 2000, p. 1).
There has always been the need for cosmetologists. People have always wanted
to look their best and have wanted trained professionals to do so. The earliest historical
record of cosmetology comes from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt (circa 3100-2907 BC).
The women of Egypt developed the art of decorating the eyes by applying dark green
color to the under lid and by blackening the lashes and the upper lid with kohl, a
preparation made from antimony or soot. It is likely that the Jews adopted the u...