Many women like to look good every day, that's why they need a cosmetologist. A cosmetologist is a beauty specialist trained in hair, makeup and nails. It's very interesting because you can be creative, have fun, have wonderful people and get paid to do something you love. In this article, you will discover a lot of information in the field of cosmetology. Learning the history and background, requirements to obtain the career and professional positions will be covered throughout this article. Towards the end, you will gain insight into the thinking and perspectives of the work. Lots of interesting information listed, so there should be a lot learned from it. Cosmetology has been around since ancient times and the Egyptians. It was Egyptian women who placed a lot of importance on hair care, nail care, makeup and beauty in general. Natural look changed reverse look to cosmetic look. Over the years, the cosmetology and beauty industry began to attract a considerable number of customers. Having your hair curled, ironed or waved is now very popular. Today, many women around the world want to look like their favorite star. It is this need and passion to look good that has made cosmetology successful as it is today. Shekinah Jo Anderson is a professional hairstylist with only a few years of professional experience. She has already achieved celebrity status and is a rising star in the beauty industry. Shekinah is very successful because she masters advanced and contemporary cosmetology techniques at Empire Beauty School in Atlanta. Prospective cosmetology students generally must have a high school diploma or GED to enroll in a cosmetology program. Comprehensive cosmetology training typically covers...... middle of article ......itedMcKay, Dawn. “All about your career options in cosmetology.” Career planning About.com.N.p2014. nd Web.May 17, 2014 http://careerplaning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/cosmetology.htmFinally! What you need to know about the history of cosmetology. Finally! What you need to know about the history of cosmetology.N.p2010. nd Web. May 19, 2014. http://www.finallywhatyouneed.com/histoty of cosmetology. Ley, Samantha. “What type of training do you need to be a cosmetologist? » Work.N.p2014. nd Web. May 19, 2014. http://career planning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/cosmetology.htm “Beauty and personal care. » Wise Geek.Conjecture, nd Web. May 17, 2014. http://www.wisegeek.com/“Shekinah Jo.” Shekinah Jo.Np and Web.May 19, 2014. http://shekinahjo.com/. “Research paper”. Cosmetology.Np and Web.May 19, 2014. http://kaconners.weebly.com/researchpapper.html.