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| | Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Cosmetology |
 | | Cosmetology is the treatment of skin, hair and nails and includes, but is not limited to, manicures, pedicures, application of artificial nails, special occasion hairstyling, shampooing hair, cosmetic application, body hair removal, chemical hair relaxers or straighteners, permanent waves, coloring and highlighting of hair, and hair extensions or wig treatments. |
 | | In most states, cosmetology sanitation practices and ethical practices are governed by the state's health department, and a Board of Cosmetology. |
 | | If someone were interested in studying cosmetology, they could take a general cosmetology course and graduate, being able to test to become licensed for all of the things listed above, or they could choose to study only to become a manicurist or cosmetician. |
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