A cosmetologist can be an esthetician, hair stylist, make up artist or nail technician working as a traveling, independent stylist or an employee in a hair salon, spa, nail shop or skin care boutique. To be a professional cosmetologist, however, you must be credentialed and obtain a cosmetologist license in the state you work. read more
All States require barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers to be licensed, with the exceptions of shampooers. To qualify for a license, most job seekers are required to graduate from a State-licensed barber or cosmetology school. Education and training. read more