Cosmetology is a thriving field. After all, everyone wants to look beautiful. Celebrities pay thousands of dollars to appear perfect on the red carpet. Having the paparazzi chronicle every move would certainly cause Jennifer Aniston to want to look her best. However, everyday people, such as stay-at-home moms and college co-eds, also want to be beautiful, and they turn to cosmetologists for help.

Cosmetologists include a wide range of beauty professionals, such as hairdressers, skincare specialists and nail technicians. Whether a cosmetologist’s duties include creating the perfect coif, beautifying a client’s skin or designing a show-stopping manicure, he or she must maintain five essentials in order to be successful in the cosmetology industry. Look at the list below.

1. Come to Order!
The ability to maintain an organized service environment is paramount for successful cosmetologists. Not only is a clean, organized work area important, no client wants to wait hours for a beautification treatment. Some beauty technicians do accept walk-in clients. However, most professionals provide services to clients by appointment. Scheduling appointments and completing services in a timely manner are essential for success. In addition, bookkeeping and records management are required.

2. People Skills Needed
Customer service is necessary in cosmetology. Most beauty professionals work one-on-one with clients, and they frequently converse during beauty procedures. Beauty clients desire comfort and relaxation during their treatments. They do not want to pay money to be insulted by their cosmetologist. Successful professionals know that few customers will return after an unsavory experience.

Warm up to people by giving them a big friendly smile which will make make you more readily to approach. It will also make you feel and act more outgoing!

3. Salesmanship

Not only do cosmetologists perform beauty services, they also sell beauty products. Cosmetology professionals must be knowledgeable about the products and services they offer. In addition, they must be able to help clients make appropriate selections to meet client needs and expectations.

4. Training, Training and More Training!
People who desire a profession in cosmetology must acquire the proper training. Many training programs are available throughout the country, and the programs must be completed before students are eligible to take state licensing exams. After licensing, continuing education courses are required to help cosmetologists stay abreast of the latest industry advancements.

5. Dedication
Dedication is important to the success of a cosmetology professional. Cosmetologists typically begin their career in an entry-level position. Eventually, they may advance to more complicated services, such as multi-tonal highlights or intricate nail art. Over time, some cosmetologists even open their own salons.

About 357,000 people worked in the personal care service industry in May 2011 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011). However, only a fraction of these workers will become successful in the field of cosmetology. By mastering the five essentials listed above, personal care professionals can help ensure that they perform at optimal levels.

Last updated by admin at May 1, 2013.

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