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Cosmetology > Tools and Skills

The following is a list of tools and skills that a Cosmetology student will learn:

Tools: 

• Clippers
• Scissors
• Razors
• Thinning Shears
• Blow dryer
• Cutting Comb
• Curling iron
• Perm Rods
• Rollers
• Clips
• Mannequins
• Brushes
• Water Bottle
• Manicure Kit
• Appointment cards
• Mirror
• Styling chair
• Vanity

Skills:

• Business Practices
• Care of skin, hair, scalp and nails
• Chemical hair relaxing processes
• Application of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and electricity
• Superfluous hair removal procedures
• Hair cutting, coloring and styling techniques
• Nail manicuring techniques
• Use of cosmetic preparation, antiseptics, tonics, lotions and creams