If you had been following this profession in the time of the ancient Greeks, your task would have been both simpler but also more complex. Queen Cleopatra, used blue eye shadow made from ground lapis lazuli stones for her upper eyelids and malachite for her lower ones. She darkened her eyebrows and eyelashes with kohl - fine powdered lead sulphide mixed with sheep's fat - and made her lips and cheeks red with the aid of red ochre (iron stained clay). Her palms were painted with henna to give them a youthful pink glow.
Henna, made from Egyptian privet, was also used by women as a nail varnish after it was thickened with catech - a tannin-containing substance from the wood, bark or fruit of trees such as the acacia.
In ancient Greece, white faces were deemed to be more beautiful than rouged cheeks. So women smeared ceruse - white lead mixed with fat, oil or egg white - on their faces.
The women from both these eras got ill from the lead poisoning and sometimes died. A common 17th century rouge ingredient and freckle remover was mercuric chloride, a poison so deadly that one gram can cause death.
Today’s Scenario
Beauty has been a concern of men and women since ages. Today’s hectic lifestyles leaves us with very little time for personal grooming than we had before. This has caused people - essentially women - to turn increasingly to professionals for treatment to give them that 'manicured' look. Moreover, as a larger number of women begin to work outside their homes, the need to appear well groomed and attractive has assumed greater importance. And, modern-day chemists have ensured that make-up is no longer fatal.
Whose Line?
Earlier, this career was considered appropriate only for those with limited financial resources, schooling and social status. Today, however, this field attracts entrants from all strata of class and education. Now, as consciousness of the appearance grows, more and more men are coming in as both providers and seekers of beauty care. Men are becoming beauty conscious in recent times, so even men can take it up as a career.
Success in this field has no relationship to the age or gender of the practitioner.
Qualified Personnel
Today's beauty and health therapist is a highly qualified professional, using a battery of electronic equipment and highly specialised techniques for both face and body. There are strict rules concerning hygiene and clinical procedures.
General Eligibility& Curriculum
Academic qualification is not a must for the beautician course, but there are institutes, which offer admission with preference for those who have passed their Std X, Std XII or graduation etc., depending on the institute. The course depends on institutions that have a 1-year course as well as crash courses for two, four or six months. You also get a degree certificate. Some institutions also offer placement jobs on successful completion of the course.
Syllabi
In this syllabus a candidate is taught to groom and take care of different body parts like face, hands, legs, skin, nails, body care, make-up, facials, massage and diet. Students are educated in a variety of scientific and business subjects such as chemistry, sanitation, hygiene and sales. Prospective beauticians may also choose to participate in an apprenticeship program that combines classroom and on-the-job training. Hairdressing includes treatment of the hair, as well as styling and cuttings. The entire course trains aspiring beauticians to efficiently manage and advise their clients on the correct way of hair care and styling as well as self-grooming to enhance one’s personality.
Eligibility
To get a Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Technology, one needs to complete Std XII. Courses undertaken to pursue careers as manicurist (care of hands and fingernails), electrologist and aesthetician are usually of much shorter duration. However, one is required to undertake apprenticeship, which might last for about two to three years.
1. Educational Qualification (Medical Professional)
(a) Pass in Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent recognized
examination in medical stream. There is no restriction with regard to the marks secured in Senior Secondary Examination or subjects studied.
2. Age
There is no restriction with regard to the age of the candidate or marks secured in Senior Secondary Examination or subjects studied.
Process to be a Cosmetologist (Medical Professional)
To be a Cosmetologists /Dermatologist one has to follow the below given steps:-
Step 1
To be a Medical Cosmetologist or Cosmetic Dermatologist one needs to have an MBBS as his first step towards this profession.
Step 2
After getting MBBS done one need to have Post graduate degree in Dermatology (MD or diploma/DNB).
Process to be a Cosmetologist (Non- Medical Professional)
Non-Medical Cosmetologist doesn’t need any professional qualifications. Those who have a keen interest in beauty care can enter the field after completing schooling at a minimum age of 16 years.
The Job
Although tastes and trends in beauty keep changing, the basic job of a beautician remains the same. Beauticians are responsible for making their clients whether male or female look attractive. The tedious and time-consuming process of working towards looking good is no longer the privilege of the rich and famous. Just look around yourself and you will find the fashion/beauty conscious inhabitants of Indian cities and towns, making a beeline for the beauty parlours in order improve their appearances. Beauticians take great risks by altering their clients' -appearances. Risky, because the smallest of step can mar an individual's beauty and charm.
Tasks include:
As a beautician, one has a whole range of specialisations to choose from: beauty therapy, hair styling, make-up, massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, electrolysis, herbal beauty care, etc.
* Cosmetology - care and treatment of skin, hair, face and body and covers diet and exercise as well.
* Assessment and treatment of skin and body problems.
* Slimming treatments in conjunction with a recommended doctor's diet.
* Cosmetic sales.
* Application of specialised make-up techniques.
* Manicure and pedicure.
* The application of a variety of electrical equipment and specialised massage techniques such as reflexology, aromatherapy and manual lymph drainage.
Nature of Work
A Hairstylist: specializes in the cutting, colouring, chemical treating, and styling of hair, as well as doing permanent waves, foils and other special treatments. Hair dressers often work with both males and females and may have a regular clientele that they work for on a recurring basis. Product sales are often an important responsibility for hair stylists. Some hairdressers also manage the scheduling and finances of the salon, taking appointments and managing income. Hairdressers may also shampoo their clients’ hair and work to maintain the workplace by sweeping and cleaning. Some salons employ shampoo technicians as well. Shampooers are often trained and paid less than hairdressers and are responsible for washing clients hair and maintaining a clean workplace.
Manicurists & Pedicurists : Specialize in the care of hands and feet. You could become a nail technician or manicurist and pedicurist . They groom and clip cuticles, shape and paint nails, and do all manner of nail art and artificial nails. As a pedicurist, you do nail care and skin care on the feet.
Manicurists: They provide nail care by shaping, colouring, and embellishing fingernails and toenails. They regularly apply acrylic or gels nails for clients as well as perform massage and skin care for hands and feet. They are commonly responsible for the same salon maintenance as hairdressers, with sanitation of the workplace and tools being of the utmost importance. To reduce exposure to product chemicals, manicurists work in well-ventilated buildings and wear face masks.
Estheticians: practice skin care and perform services such as facials, hair removal, microdermabrasion, and body wraps. They may work in beauty salons, health spas, or doctor's offices. Those Estheticians that work in medical settings may provide more intensive skin treatments, such as deep chemical peels.
Make-up artists may work in retail shops, spas and salons, or in the television and entertainment industry. Those working in retail and salons often try to sell products by demonstration proper application to potential clients. Those in the entertainment field often prepare clients for movie and television appearances. Some make-up artists work for individual clients and may travel to meet client needs.
Fitness & Exercise: is an up and coming area that covers everything from health clubs, yoga, aerobics to workout gyms.
Skin Care Cosmetology: Aesthetician
This skin care specialist does facials, moisturizing and cleansing treatments, makeup, body wraps, treatment of rough spots on the skin and hair removal. You usually have to get special licensing to do electrolysis, laser hair removal, or medical aesthetician work.
Prospects
To begin with, you can and should serve in a reputed beauty parlour to hone your skills and gather adequate experience. During the next phase you could mobilize some capital and start a beauty parlour of your own.
As the years pass by, you could blossom into a beauty expert/consultant for posh hotels; become a beauty columnist for newspapers and magazines or websites.
Yet another possible option could be imparting of beauty skills and methods to young aspiring beauticians.
You could work with fashion photographers who prepare portfolios for aspiring models, work full time/ freelance for modelling and /or advertising agencies.
If you are able to outshine others and become an expert in your field, you could find a foothold in the tinsel towns of the world:
Hours
Many beauticians work part-time schedules. Evenings, lunch hours, and weekends are often the busiest work times for beauticians to accommodate clients. Almost half of the beauticians in the country are self-employed and either owns a salon or rent space in a salon or spa.
Personal Skills: include professional expertise, a pleasing, well-groomed personality, gentleness, dexterity, an eye for fashion, readiness to work with your hands, loads of stamina and a strong back (you may have to stand for long hours at a stretch), conversational ease and the knack of making your clients feel special and comfortable. You must create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere while maintaining high standards of efficiency, patience to deal with people, good health, cleanliness and hygiene — nothing can be more off-putting to a client than a hurried, slap-dash or sloppy job and a business temperament. Also make sure you don’t suffer from an allergic or asthmatic condition (the fumes, dyes and chemicals you’ll inhale and handle could trigger off an attack).
Competencies expected:An eye for aesthetic detail; A high degree of creativity and innovation; Technical ease with hairdressing equipment like razors, scissors, hair irons, blow driers, etc.;Expertise and finesse in styling, colouring and chemical treatments are needed; Personal fitness must be your forte as your arms and fingers will be constantly in use and you will need to be in standing position for 8 to 12 hours at a stretch; A well groomed out pleasing personality.
Remuneration
A trained fresher can get a monthly salary of Rs 5,000 to 7,000. If you join an international training brand, you can start at Rs 15,000. You could earn more with experience and there are always chances that customers who like your work can tip you heavily. Those with three to five years of experience can make Rs 50,000-plus. A make-up professional in an advertising campaign may easily demand and get something between Rs.2,000-3,000 for a day's work while earnings skyrocket if the work is undertaken as a part of a modelling assignment. Work experience and reputation go a long way in determining the level of service-price. For the people with sound experience, sky is the only limit.
Courses
* Diploma Course in Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing Std XII 1 year
*Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing Std XII 2 years
*Diploma in Beautician Std XII 5 months
* Diploma in Hair Dressing Std XII 3 months
*Diploma in Cosmetology Std XII 5 months
*Certification Course in General Aesthetics [Facial Machine Treatment] Std XII 3 weeks
*Advanced Makeup Course Std XII 4 weeks
* Basic Body Massage Course Std XII 4 weeks
*Basic Manicure and Pedicure Course Std XII 4 weeks
* Aromatherapy Course Std XII 4 weeks
Study Here:
Akbar Peerbhoy Girls Polytechnic, ,Anjuman Islam Campus, Opp V T Station, Nxt To TOI Bldg, 92D N Rd, Fort, Mumbai – 400001
Tel: +(91)-(22)-22621745
Lakme Training Academy
1st Floor, Shreeniwas House, Behind Bombay Gmykhana, H Somani Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001
Tel : +(91)-(22)-39832748 Mobile: +(91)-9321506404, 9322886448
British Institutes
359 3rd Flr Uco Bank Bldg, Hutatma Chowk, Dr D N Road, Fountain, Mumbai – 400023
Tel: +(91)-(22)-22029542 +(91)-(22)-22836996
Jawed Habib Professional Institute
10/A, Grd Floor, Kant Mansion, Behind Chitra Cinema, Near Rose Hotel, Madhavdas Pasta Lane, Dadar East, Mumbai - 400014
Tel:+(91)-(22)-64207273 +(91)-9821350882, 9819309736
Schnell Hans Beauty Schools & Salons
1st Floor Shoeb Manzil, Near Otters Club, New Kant Wadi Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050
Tel: +(91)-(22)-22999562, 26418875, 23612919, 26418906
Schnell Hans Beauty School & Saloons 1st Floor, Matru Ashish Building, August Kranti Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400036 Tel : 022 23612919
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