Cosmetologists: A Practical Career Guide

by Tracy Brown Hamilton

Overview

Welcome to the cosmetology field! If you are interested in a career in cosmetology, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.

Cosmetologists: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions.

• Hairstylist
• Nail technician
• Salon or spa manager
• Beautician
• Wedding and event stylist
• Makeup artist
• Skin care specialist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538144756
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/15/2020
Series:	Practical Career Guides Series
Pages:	108
Sales rank:	661,221
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Tracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written many books on topics ranging from parenting to economics, careers to pop culture. She lives with her husband and three children.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

1 Why Choose a Career in Cosmetology? 1

2 Forming a Career Path 17

3 Pursuing the Educational Path 37

4 Writing Your Resume and Interviewing 59

Notes 79

Glossary 83

Resources 87

Bibliography 91

About the Author 93