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Information on Cosmetology from the United States Department of Labor.
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Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012, because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for personal appearance services. In addition to those arising from job growth, numerous job openings will arise from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave the labor force for other reasons. As a result, job opportunities generally should be good. However, competition is expected for jobs and clients at higher paying salons, as applicants compete with a large pool of licensed and experienced cosmetologists for these positions. Opportunities will be best for those licensed to provide a broad range of services.
Employment trends are expected to vary among the different specialties within this grouping of occupations. For example, slower than average growth is expected in employment of barbers due to a large number of retirements and the relatively small number of cosmetology school graduates opting to obtain barbering licenses. On the other hand, employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists should grow about as fast as average, because many now cut and style both men’s and women’s hair and because the demand for coloring services and other hair treatments, such as permanent waves, by teens and aging baby boomers is expected to remain steady or even grow.
Continued growth in the number of nail salons and full-service day spas will generate numerous job openings for manicurists, pedicurists, skin care specialists, and shampooers. Nail salons specialize in providing manicures and pedicures. Day spas typically provide a full range of services, including beauty wraps, manicures and pedicures, facials, and massages.
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Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers receive income from a variety of sources. They may receive commissions based on the price of the service or a salary based on number of hours worked. All receive tips, and many receive commissions on the products they sell. In addition, some salons pay bonuses to employees who bring in new business.
Median annual earnings in 2002 for salaried hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, including tips and commission, were $18,960. The middle 50 percent earned between $15,010 and $25,600. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13,020, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,240.
Median annual earnings in 2002 for salaried barbers, including tips, were $19,550. The middle 50 percent earned between $14,540 and $27,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,720, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $37,370.
Among skin care specialists, median annual earnings, including tips, were $22,450; for manicurists and pedicurists, $17,330; and $14,360 for shampooers.
A number of factors determine the total income of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers, including the size and location of the salon, the number of hours worked, clients’ tipping habits, and competition from other barber shops and salons. Cosmetologists or barber’s initiative and ability to attract and hold regular clients also are key factors in determining his or her earnings. Earnings for entry-level workers are usually low; however, for those who stay in the profession, earnings can be considerably higher.
Although some salons offer paid vacations and medical benefits, many self-employed and part-time workers in this occupation do not enjoy such common benefits.
Related Professions : Massage Therapy, Aesthetician
Holistic massage, therapeutic massage and polarity therapy are powerful therapies in the holistic health and alternative health fields that are gaining recognitionn in many new and exciting ways. This expansion of the therapeutic massage, holistic massage therapy and polarity therapy into the salon and spa industries as well as the medical field is opening up careers for many nurses, nursing assistants and occupational therapists and physical therapists that allows them to yuse their healing skills in a setting that is in harmony iwth their desire to be a healer. Whether it is working in a clinic, salon, spa, day spa, hospital, doctors office, physical therapy center or massage clinic, the opportunities for career development in massage and polarity therapy are growing rapidly.
Add to this the natural tendency for professional holistic massage therapists, therapeutic massage and polarity therapy practitioners to work fewer hours at a higher rate of pay and the economics of working in this field demonstartes why the demand for new therapists is so high. Additionally, many massage therapy students only work in the field as a stepping stone to other professions or as an interim career when they are younger and are looking for a life style career. The massage therapy and polarity therapy field also seem to attract a lot of people that have worked in professional settings and are now looking for a career they can use while raising a family or after children have left home and the person is looking for a new way to use their nurturing energy. This can lead to a very satisfying second career in massage therapy or polarity therapy that is part-time or full-time, has a high income potential for hours worked and gives tremendous flexibility to set their own schedule.
The same dynamics apply to hair stylists, cosmetologists and aestheticians working in spas, day spas, salons and medical spas and clinics. Cosmetologists have wonderful opportunies for self employment as well as working in different levels of salons and spas. cosmetology students often find they have many jobs to choose from when they graduate. Booth rentals as well as paid positions offer cosmetology students a variety of opportunities.
Aetheticians and particulary holistic aestheticians are also finding that the baby boom, rise in spas and day spas as well as great new products to help reverse the aging skin to be healthier, are opening many new career opportunities to be a skin therapist or aesthetician. Aestheticians often come from either a dermatology background or are massage or polarity therapists that are expanding into aesthetics to increase their options with clients. Through being able to offer a body wrap, salt glow, or herbal body treatments to a massage therapy session can double or triple the amount a client pays for a session. This extending of the massage therapy or polarity therapy profession into holistic aesthetician creates many career development opportunities that help the massage therapist, holistic massage therapist or polarity therapist to have a long term and viable private practice.
Symptoms that are addressed by the different therapies
Massage therapy is effective on stress related injuries and illnesses. The common cold, flu and other immune system related illnesses respond very well to massage therapy. By reducing stress through massage therapy the body can increase its natural immune response and do a better job of healing. Holistic massage therapy is particularly well suited to helping prevent colds, flu and other immune system illness. Muscle tightness, repetitive stress injuries, cramps and other muscle related problems due to hard labor or exercise respond equally well to massage therapy and holistic massage therapy. Stress related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendenitis, pulled muscles, back ache, tennis elbow, plantar facitis, and other injuries and pain can often be prevented or relieved by holistic massage therapy, muscular therapy, neuromuscular therapy and deep tissue massage or trigger point massage.
Stress
and Anxiety
Massage is one of the best therapies for stress
relief. Reducing stress can improve your energy level, enhance your overall view
on life and bring more happiness and enjoyment to you. Massage can also be used
in conjunction with other stress relief techniques, such as psychological
counseling, as an excellent additional therapeutic aid.
Muscle
Pain, Tightness and Soreness
Various types of muscle pain including back and
neck pain, short term muscle tightness and soreness due to strong physical
activity can be relieved through massage therapy. Muscle pain brought on by
repetitive workplace activities can also be greatly alleviated. Different
techniques can be used to stretch and knead your muscles, while other practices
allow your muscles to relax and increase your circulation.
Injuries
Massage can foster and promote healing. Massage
can also speed up the body's natural healing process. Whether an injury is
sustained suddenly or developed over time, massage can reduce inflammation and
increase circulation, thus removing bodily waste and encouraging nutritive
replenishment to the injured areas.
Secondary
Pain
Secondary pain, such as that headaches from
eyestrain or back pain brought on by pregnancy, often multiply the pain of the
original condition. These ongoing difficulties can be alleviated with massage.
Injury
Prevention
Massage, by easing tension in tightened muscles
and relieving persistent pain, will help to prevent possible future injuries.
Particularly for those who are regularly physically active, massage therapy is
an excellent precautionary technique.
Joint
Pain and Motion Restriction
By reducing muscle tension, massage eases joint
pain by improving circulation, encouraging natural joint lubrication and helping
significantly with pain caused by arthritis. Similarly, range of motion can be
enhanced because of these benefits.
Posture
A more natural posture can be obtained as massage
relaxes your muscles and joints, freeing your body to restore itself.
Premenstrual
Syndrome (PMS)
A March 2000 study by the University of Miami
School of Medicine found that many premenstrual conditions, such as pain,
bloating and mood fluctuations, could be effectively decreased through massage
therapy.
Fibromyalgia
Numerous fibromyalgia symptoms including pain,
stiffness, fatigue and depression can be relieved with massage therapy. Studies
indicate a dramatic increase in the ability to rest and sleep following massage.
How Massage Works
Massage therapy is one of the most effective means
of relaxing muscle tissue and increasing circulation. Increased circulation
provides more blood to the muscles and tissues providing the nutrients necessary
for your body to heal itself. Tight muscles reduce blood flow, restricting
enough blood to enter into the tissue, prolonging or halting the healing process
and also causing muscles cells to die. This will eventually cause atrophy of
the muscle tissue. This process can be reversed using massage.
Massage is unique in its ability to reduce and
eliminate particular types of muscular pain. The kinetic nature of massage,
which breaks down the natural tendency of muscles to adhere to one another,
enhances range of motion and diminishes pain and joint problems. It is only
through the personalized understanding of your body's inherent functionality and
via a qualified massage therapist's knowledge of muscle interaction that these
physical problems be addressed.
Massage, on a regular basis will also have a positive, cumulative effect on the
immune system. Lymph, which functions as a drainage fluid for your body's
bacteria, is substantially stimulated by massage. Done on a persistent basis and
depending on the individual patient, massage can increase the effectiveness of
filtering this fluid by nearly 4700% (not a misprint), a remarkable stimulant to
your body's own immunization capabilities.
And while the benefits of massage are currently well documented, new studies are
consistently becoming available that further demonstrate the positive influences
that this therapeutic technique has for everyone.
Benefits of shiatsu
Shiatsu: Getting in Touch With Your MeridiansAlthough the origins of Shiatsu can be traced back to Chinese medicine some 2,000 years ago, the word itself is actually Japanese. Literally translated, Shiatsu means "finger pressure". This is the main technique used during treatment, though pressure can also be applied by using the palm of the hands, or the elbows, feet, and knees, depending on the strength required. Shiatsu has been through many changes over the years, but the technique we are familiar with today (sometimes also referred to as Acupressure) effectively combines the benefits of acupuncture, massage and stretching – but without the needles! Yet in order to appreciate the principles behind Shiatsu one first needs at least a basic understanding of the way in which Oriental countries traditionally perceived the universe, and our role in relation to this. Life is EnergyWhen addressing the age old question "What’s the meaning of life?", the West has generally been preoccupied with examining physical evidence and mathematical equations, in the hope of unearthing some nougats of ‘scientific fact’. Countries such as India, China, and Japan, on the other hand, have not been so keen to pigeonhole the nature of the universe in this way, and so have found a more metaphysical answer to the same question. They believe in the concept of Energy (Chi in China, Ki in Japan), said to pervade the whole universe and constitute all matter on earth – including humans. It is a philosophy underpinned by a notion of ‘oneness’ and balance, and it has had a direct bearing on the way the Oriental countries have tackled issues such as health and general well being. Ki and the BodyKi is consequently believed to circulate through the body along 12 specific channels, or Meridians, as well as a Governing Vessel and a Conception Vessel. Each of these Meridians are linked to specific organs or body parts, and ultimately, to various emotional and psychological aspects of the personality. There are four other "Bodies of Energy" surrounding the physical body at set distances apart, in a Russian-doll-like fashion: the Etheric, Emotional, Mental and Soul Bodies, respectively. It is these Bodies of Energy which develop through the course of our lives that are believed to make up the physical body’s ‘aura’. Although Shiatsu does not work directly on these other Bodies, they are all thought to be inter-linked, and thus tonic for one is tonic for all. The Purpose of ShiatsuIn keeping with the Oriental philosophy, it is believed that ill health is due to an impeded flow of Ki within the Meridians - usually a ‘blockage’. By applying pressure to specific points along the Meridians where the Chi is believed to flow particularly close to the skin (called Tsubos, which are the same as those points worked on in acupuncture) any blockages can be alleviated, the Energy flow restored, and the body returned to a state of harmony and good health. Treatment itself takes place on a flat surface (such as the floor), in a room that is warm and free from distractions. As with any other therapy, the client will be fully assessed before their first treatment. Once this has been done, the client will then have roughly one hour’s therapy, most of which will be spent lying on his/her front and back, and then sitting in an upright position. From these three simple positions, the therapist is able to gently stretch the client into position, and then apply pressure to the relevant areas. The client remains in their clothes for the Shiatsu treatment - for which thin, natural-fibre varieties are recommended, as synthetics are believed to restrict the flow of Ki. The therapist will methodically work on each limb and other major areas of the body, sometimes rocking gently over the client at arms length in order to create the right amount of pressure through body weight, and to transfer personal energy on to the client. On some occasions, clients are said to experience considerable discomfort during a Shiatsu treatment, but this is apparently normal, and sometimes even considered to be a sign that the problem area is being addressed successfully. Shiatsu in PracticeShiatsu is employed by some to prevent disease and ill health, though it is usually called upon to alleviate existing problems. In some instances, Shiatsu is being used in some hospices for HIV/AIDS sufferers, and is proving to be a success. People who are HIV positive typically feel lethargic and rundown, as a result of their immune system slowly breaking down. Shiatsu is said to help them regain their life energy, and thus boost their ability to cope with day to day life. Whether these results can be solely attributed to the manipulation of the body’s Ki flow is not certain. And finally . . .Although it could be difficult at present for many therapists to make a living from practicing Shiatsu alone, it can greatly complement other more widely accepted qualifications in the holistic field. For instance, those that have studied Reflexology and Aromatherapy will already be familiar with the principles of Shiatsu, as these are touched upon in training. |
Esthetics, esthetician, aesthetics and aesthetician school and education in a holistic designed program
Skin, the largest organ of the body, is absolutely proof of a divine wisdom. Your skin is an amazing organ that never rests. It is a strong waterproof barrier designed to protect us from the outside elements. The skin also functions to regulate our body temperature, it excretes toxins from the body, it absorbs, and it can sense hot, cold, etc. One square inch of your skin contains millions of cells, 15 feet of blood vessels, 12 feet of nerves, 650 sweat glands, 100 oil glands, 65 hairs, and 1300 nerve endings. Your skin is probably the best diagnostic tool your body has as a mirror to your overall health.
With that said, the importance of proper skin health cannot be understated. Beautiful healthy skin begins within and radiates out. So every aspect of your lifestyle is taken into consideration when recommending a skin care treatment or program. Just as important, are the products that you put on your skin.
Skin Care Schools
Interested in enrolling in one of many SKIN CARE SCHOOLS? Skin care schools
instruct in the study of esthetics. Ranging from total skin care, body care,
hair removal and makeup, and even nailcare, skin care schools enhance new
perspectives of dermatology. Skin care schools usually include over 17 weeks -
40 weeks of study and training.
Skin care schools teach students to become professional Estheticians to meet the
high demand of spas across the globe. Additionally, persons who are trained
through skin care schools can expect to work in luxury resorts, spas, health
clubs, cruise ships, physician offices, physical therapy centers, with
professional sports' teams, or private practice work.
Furthermore, skin care schools can train individuals on campus or through home
instruction as well. Skin care schools assist students in learning fundamentals
on basic and advanced facials, (with and without machines), massage techniques,
body waxing, aromatherapy, versatile makeup techniques, reflexology, mask
therapy, body treatments such as massage, wrap and cellulite, skin analyzation
and treatment, salon and spa management, client consultation, patient psychology
and medical terminology.
Cosmetology School: Headhunter II School of Hair Design, Headhunter Institute, Headhunter Spa Tech Institute, Spa Tech Institute
Cosmetology is the art and science of improving beauty through care and treatment of the skin, hair, and nails. Cosmetologists shampoo, cut and style hair, as well as advise customers on how to care for their hair, skin, and nails. This course includes training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments, styling, setting, cutting, tinting and bleaching, facials, manicuring, make-up analysis, pressing and silking, chemical relaxing and ethnic hair care. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, law, salon management and customer relations are also emphasized. Instruction of 1,250 hours is designed to qualify students for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. Upon successful completion of the examination, the student then becomes a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
| Job Description: “A cosmetologist is
anyone performing manicures, hair cutting, styling, shampooing, makeup or
other cosmetology services,” according to
The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.
Hairstylist/Hairdresser, Manicurist/Pedicurist, and Shampooer are job titles that all fall under the umbrella of cosmetology although licensing and training requirements are different for each. Employment Facts: Those working in cosmetology held about 754,000 jobs in 2002. Education: In order to work as a hairstylist or cosmetologist, one must be licensed by the state in which he or she wants to work. In order to become licensed one must have graduated from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school and be at least 16 years old. Some states require graduation from high school while others require as little as an eighth grade education. Other Requirements: Some states allow completion of an apprenticeship as a substitute for graduation from a school. Those who apply for a license usually are required to pass a written test and demonstrate an ability to perform basic barbering or cosmetology services. Advancement: As hairstylists and cosmetologists become more experienced and gain a following, they can expect their earnings to increase. Some manage salons or decide to open their own. Others become sales representatives or image consultants. Some decide to teach in barber and cosmetology schools. Job Outlook: Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012. Earnings: Median annual earnings for those employed in the cosmetology field, including tips and commissions (U.S., 2002*)
A Day in a Cosmetologist's Life: On a typical day a cosmetologist might perform some of the following duties, depending on his or her specialization:
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