‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’, a famous Shakespearean phrase
discusses about the external and internal beauty of a human being. Who
doesn’t want to look beautiful or handsome in other’s eyes? When you talk
about external beauty be it your face, skin, hair or even nails- every
one, no matter men or women are beauty conscious and want to look perfect.
This has led to the flourishing of the field of Cosmetology, generally
known as beauty care.
Derived from the Greek word 'kosmetikos', which means 'skilled in adornment',
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty handling. 'Beauty
care' that helps people look their best, is a field for those who have
an eye for beauty and enjoy interaction with others. With the work environment
getting increasingly competitive and professional, and the growing awareness
of health and beauty among men and women, the need to appear well-groomed
and attractive has assumed greater importance in today's world. This
has resulted in the growth of beauty products and beauty treatments,
turning beauty care into a fast growing and lucrative career. Broadly
Cosmetology includes every thing from beauty therapy to health care.
Work in this field involves the knowledge and use of a range of treatments
and equipments to enhance the appearance of the face, body and hair.
The main task of a beautician is to give an attractive appearance to
their clients. In this field, success has no relationship to the age
of the practitioner. Although tastes and trends in beauty keep on changing,
the basic job of a beautician/ beauty care professionals remain the
same. Hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures / pedicures, and
electrology are the specializations or various fields of Cosmetology.
This is one field, one can easily get into and be successful.
Since the working medium of this field is a live person, it is one
of the most rewarding of all art works.
