B=Cosmetology²: Chemistry Bonds With Beauty Education
It seems more and more these days that science and chemistry are surfacing in cosmetology education and training. This addition to the basic beauty curriculum can be attributed to the more sophisticated procedures and methods used in hair care and skin care.
Ten years ago, if you said ‘esthetician,’ most people wouldn’t know what you were talking about. Nowadays, you can choose your beauty professionals like you choose your clothes. With so many different avenues that have branched out of beauty, like esthetics, massage therapy, aromatherapy and advancements in hair treatments, customers can choose a trained beauty professional for their all their different beauty needs.
Salons have also transformed into tranquil and stress-relieving sanctuaries that are making people turn their beauty regimens into a sacred and peaceful event – some beauty treatments even lasting for hours.
How does chemistry come into the equation? Since these beauty procedures have advanced into the science realm, schools are beefing up their classes to include anatomy, the study blood-borne pathogens, chemistry basics for hair treatments, the use of microscopes to determine different types of skin-related problems, and many other scientific aspects of beauty.
These new and advanced classes help each beauty student to take their career from solely a hairdresser to a full-fledged cosmetologist who can not only style hair but recognize skin problems, promote healthier choices for your mind and body, and perform advanced treatments for hair and skin.
What about your school or salon? Does your cosmetology school infuse the science of beauty with traditional beauty education? Tell us all about it!
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June 16th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Hi! Just thought I would reply to your tweet. I read through your blog and wanted to say that I completely agree with fusing science and beauty together in the schools and salons.
I am a student that has been in beauty school only since May and already have been exposed to the anatomy of the head, shoulders, arms, fingers, calves, feet, and toes. These body parts are affected while executing a service whether its breaking down the different sections of the head for a haircut, following the brow ridge while doing a brow wax, or massaging the hands or feet during a manicure or pedicure. I believe this knowledge is important to fully understand the result you are trying to achieve.
We have also taken time to learn about the chemistry of color formulas, the different lines of shampoos and conditioners, and other products used. We are a Redken based school, so we also have what is called a Chemistry treatment for hair. Understanding the chemistry is vital in being able to deliver the results desired by the client.
We don’t necessarily use medicine, however it is taught to us that instead of selling products and services to the clients, we are “prescribing” them the right treatments for their personal needs. It’s not just about making the sale, it’s about building trust in the client that you know what is best for them just as a doctor would his patient.
In a month’s time, I feel like I have gained a lot of important knowledge and feel like there is just endless amounts of information I will have access to in the future. I have found that cosmetology is art, science, social skills, and even a little bit of math all in one. Amazing.
Hope I haven’t rambled too much!
-Leighanne