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Cosmetology (from Greek ??sµ?t????, kosmetikos, "skilled in adornment"[1]; and -????a, -logia) is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology. A hair stylist specializes in the styling of hair, including cutting, chemical services (relaxers, perms, and color as well as restorative treatments)and different types of style. A shampoo technician shampoos and conditions a client's hair in preparation for the hair stylist. A shampoo tech may assist with rinsing permanent waves, and shampooing color and chemical relaxers out of the hair after processing. Shampoo techs are normally only employed by corporate or concept salons and large-volume beauty salons that are operated simultaneously. In some states, a shampoo tech must have a cosmetology permit. This is usually a temporary position, held by a person who is newly licensed with little or no experience. A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and/or hands. The word "manicure" derives from Latin manus for hand, cura for "care". When performed on the feet, such a treatment is called a pedicure.
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