Most people make use of the services of a cosmetology technician at some point in their lives. Cosmetologists are trained in personal beauty techniques and maintain training in the most current trends in the beauty industry.

Hairdressers, also know as hairstylists, offer a wide variety of paid services to customers including hair shampooing and conditioning treatments, hair cutting, hair coloring, chemical treatment, hair extensions, and styling.

With additional training they perform services such as manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and nail extensions; along with facials, skin care treatments, and makeup.

As in most fields, those choosing to work at small businesses will perform a wider variety of duties than those working at large businesses where employees tend to specialize.

Other lines of work can consist of platform artist, beauty product sales & merchandising, cosmetic distributor, make-up artist for film or television, salon owner, master instructor of cosmetology, cosmetology school owner. There are dozens of opportunities to the field of cosmetology.