Knowra Cosmetology Cosmetology Cosmetology is the professional practice of improving or maintaining appearance through services such as hairstyling, skin care, makeup, and nail care.
Hairdressing : The practice of cutting, coloring, styling, and caring for hair. Hair services are a central branch of cosmetology, from cuts to chemical treatments.
Cosmetic chemistry : The study of the ingredients, formulation, stability, and effects of cosmetic products. Product chemistry helps practitioners select and use formulations appropriately.
Ancient Egyptian cosmetics : Cosmetic substances and practices used in ancient Egypt for adornment, protection, and ritual. Ancient Egyptian grooming offers an early documented example of organized appearance practices.
Dermatology : The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of skin, hair, and nails. Dermatology treats disease, while cosmetology generally focuses on appearance and routine care.
Esthetics : The professional practice of skin care, including facials and certain cosmetic treatments. Skin-care services form a distinct specialty within cosmetology.
Hair structure : The physical organization of hair fibers, including the cuticle, cortex, and sometimes medulla. Understanding hair structure explains how coloring, heat, and chemical treatments affect hair.
Ancient Roman grooming : Hair, skin, and body-care practices associated with daily life in ancient Rome. Roman grooming shows how appearance services reflected social status and fashion.
Plastic surgery : A surgical specialty that reconstructs or alters body structures and appearance. Surgical alteration is distinct from the nonsurgical services that define cosmetology.
Makeup artistry : The application of cosmetics to alter or enhance a person’s appearance. Makeup artists use color and technique to create cosmetic looks.
Skin barrier : The outer protective layer of skin that limits water loss and blocks many external irritants. Skin services must account for the barrier’s role in protection and sensitivity.
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