What are the skills of effective cosmetologists?
• Design Sensibility – Successful cosmetologists should have an understanding of fashion, art, and technical design. It is essential for them to keep a neat personal appearance and a clean work area. • Interpersonal skills, image, and attitude play an important role in career success. Some cosmetology schools consider ‘people skills’ to be such an integral part of the job that they require coursework in that area. As client retention and retail sales become an increasingly important part of salons’ revenue, the ability to be an effective salesperson becomes ever more vital for salon workers. • Business skills are important for those who plan to operate their own salons. In order to be an effective cosmetologist, you also always need to practice and learn new techniques. As you continue to work in the field, more training usually is required in order to learn the techniques particular to each salon and to build on the basics learned in cosmetology school. Personal appearance workers att
