Beauty culture or Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment which includes make-up, hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures, pedicures, electrology and other cosmetology services. Beauty culture or cosmetology is becoming one of the major occupational avenues in India With the work environment getting increasingly competitive and professional and the growing awareness of looking good, fit and in trend with fashion among men and women are laying more stress on personal grooming. So this industry is becoming a multi billion-dollar industry in India and creating myriad employment opportunities for those who have a flair for this kind of job. offers excellent scope for entrepreneurship. as the world of fashion and glamour is growing manifold along with the rising incomes of the people and changing life styles. It is further boosted by the new scientific developments, techniques, products and media hype. So this sector is witnessing mega revenues and has a lot of commercial potential. This profession requires great diplomacy in dealing with customers. Cosmetologists are people-oriented and must be able to motivate the confidence of those they service. With an emphasis on personalized care and services, cosmetologists must understand the individual characteristics of their clients to be able to choose the hairstyles and makeup colors and tones that are uniquely suited to them.

To become a cosmetologist, candidate must have graduate degree from cosmetologist school and he must be at least 16 years of age. When choosing a school, he must look for one that is in a convenient location and best serves his needs. He must verify that the school is accredited by a professional institute. To do this, he can talk to other specialists who have completed course from chosen institute. As all schools have their own enrolment and tuition requirements, it is important to contact them before enrolling. In school, candidate may also need to show his ability by performing basic cosmetology tasks in a practical examination. Some salons offer apprenticeships, this can be used to complete the credit hours requirement but can not substitute for graduation.

Demand of cosmetologists is growing rapidly as people are beauty conscious in today’s world. These professionals work mainly in salons and department stores. Their duties include cut, and style hair, analyze hair to determine its condition, wave or straighten hair, clean, cut, and style wigs, give manicures and shape eyebrows, make appointments, give scalp and facial treatments, provide makeup analysis and apply makeup according to style or customer's preference, keep the work area clean and sanitize all work aids and apply bleach or tint to hair. They help their clients improve on or get a special look with the right hairstyle and hair coloring, and either a properly trimmed beard or carefully chosen makeup, depending on testosterone and estrogen levels. There are many types of cosmetologists such as Hair stylist, Shampoo technician, Manicurist, Esthetician, Nail technician and electrologist. They use various tools that include combs, rollers, and clippers, shampoos, rinses, and conditioners, curling irons and hair dryers, bleaches and tints, hair pins, clips and brushes, chemical waving solutions, infrared or ultraviolet lamps, lotions, creams, nail polishes, cosmetic preparations for hair and scalp, and Electric needles.