Eligibility, colleges and hot specialisations in Cosmetologist

Eligibility, colleges and hot specialisations in Cosmetologist

I aspire to be a professional cosmetologist. Please tell me the qualifications needed in this field and the colleges that offer these courses. What are the specialisations that are in demand at present times?

Vocational and certificate courses are available for students aspiring to be professional cosmetologist. This field doesn't require advanced educational qualification. For these courses, you will need to be a 10+2 passed and to undertake post graduation diploma in cosmetology, you will have to be a graduate in any field with basic understanding of human anatomy and the effect of electrical equipments on human skin.

These are colleges you can consider depending upon the specialization you would like to opt for:

• Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
• VLCC Academy of Beauty health and Management
• National and Regional Vocational Training Institutes for Women (Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India) in Delhi, Noida, Allahabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Vadodra, Hissar, Indore, Trivandrum, Tura.
• Shahnaz Husain's Women's World International, branches and franchises.
• YWCA centers in major cities also offer courses in beauty care.
• Nagpur University offers a B.Tech. in Cosmetic Technology
• Pearl Academy of Fashion
• Habib's Hair Academy

You can choose to specialize as Makeup artist, Mehendi and tattoo artist, Aroma therapist, Spa Therapist, Nail artist, Hair extension specialist, Trichologist (hair expert), and Electrologist (hair removal expert).