Cosmetology

Aspiring beauticians can find training opportunities in certificate and associate's degree programs in relevant fields, like cosmetology and esthetics. These programmes provide adequate skills and training for licensure.
Training programmes in these areas are available at technical schools, community colleges and private for-profit schools. These professions require state licensing before practicing at a professional level.
5 steps needed to be a beautician:
1) Research Beautician Career Duties and Education
2) Enroll in a Beauty School
3) Complete an Apprenticeship
4) Take a Business Management Course
5) Become Licensed
Cosmetology is a broader field of study involving hair styling, skin care, makeup and nail care.
Cosmetology students learn all areas of beautician services and, therefore, have several employment options. Some career choices include:
Nail care
Platform artist
Makeup artist
Colorist
Stylist

Hi,
Educational requirements to become a cosmetologist:
Though there is no formal qualification mandatory to become a cosmetologist, although, many industries will require you to attend a cosmetology school and be at least 16 years of age. There are various diploma and other courses with specialisations that may result in earning an associate degree. Many polytechnics and vocational institutes offer courses in beauty care/cosmetology. Most people in this field continue to take courses that help them stay in line with the latest trends.
List of the top colleges in India, offering cosmetology course:-
1. Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF)
2. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines
3. Lakme Training Academy
4. Indo-Canadian National Academy
5. VLCC Institute

Hi Madhu,
The basic requirement to practice medical cosmetology is a medical degree from any reputed medical college. But dermatologists, physicians, dentists with a Diploma or Masters degree in dermatology, may also practice medical cosmetology. Domain knowledge in science is essential as they work on skin, muscles, tissues and veins/ arteries. To perform an advanced cosmetic treatment, a degree in medicine is a must.
After completing an MBBS degree, candidates may undergo a training/ certification programme in order to become a specialist or a trainer.
Indian medical colleges, largely, do not offer these fellowship/ certificate programmes. The only institute that offers a 12-week certificate course in clinical cosmetology is the Indian Institute of Cosmetology in Mumbai.