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What Does a Cosmetology Career Entail?
Although you may think of haircuts when you hear the term ‘cosmetology’, the word actually encompasses a wide range of personal care services. Basically, anything that has to do with hair, nails, makeup, and skin falls under the cosmetology category; tattoos are the exception.
Although cosmetologists must be licensed in every state it is one of the few licensed occupational categories that don't require a degree. That means you can enter the field of cosmetology after completing a short certification program and you can apply for a license as soon as you complete the other requirements as set by your state.
While no degree is required to enter the field of cosmetology, many in the field eventually become self-employed, so it may be wise to begin your career with a certification program that will count towards a future business or entrepreneurial degree.
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