COSMETOLOGY Summer Langford

WHY DID I CHOOSE COSMETOLOGY?I have always experimented on my own hair.

I like to help people.

Allows me to express creativity

I have always wondered if this is the career path for me.

OUTLINE

oThesis and Topics

oHistory of Hair

oTechnology

oBusiness

oProduct (video)

oMentor

oSuccesses and Challenges

THESIS AND TOPICS

Thesis:

Through the years American women's appearance has changed dramatically due to social and political issues that, in turn, made women change and rebel. The profession and technology of cosmetology made it possible for women to fully alter their appearance in just a few hours. As the profession evolved, dying and styling hair became more popular. Today cosmetology is a very successful multi-billion dollar industry, and the future of this profession is looking very bright.

History of Hairstyles

Technology

Business Aspect/ Future

HISTORY1920’S19th Amendment was passed and women began to feel liberatedTheir hairstyles reflected this by becoming shorter and bolder (finger wave, bob)They started wearing makeup

1960’S

The “Hippie” Era

The Vietnam War began and many people opposed it.

They rebelled against the war and the social norm

Began wearing their hair extremely long

Afros and the beehive were also popular

TODAY

There are a countless number of acceptable hairstylesHair product commercials now emphasize individuality NaturalLongerHairstyles that reflect self confidence

Kelly Osborne

Katy Perry

TECHNOLOGYAs far back as 3500 BC people were trying to cover up grey hair

First synthetic hair dye invented in 1907 by Eugene Schueller- L’Oreal

First hair dryers introduced in 1920’s

1951 Hair weave invented by Christina Jenkins

1968 Hair dye was refined by Lawrence Gelb, first permanent dye- Clairol

Marcel Grataeu invented first curling iron, straightening iron, perm

BECOMING A COSMETOLOGISTState Licensed Cosmetology School

9 months or 1800 hours

8 hours of extended education annually

Skills needed:

Creativity

Endurance

People Skills

BUSINESS

“Recession proof” job

Americans alone spend 3.2 billion annually

600,000 new independent beauty businesses launched every year

Highly competitive

Creativity, people skills, and customer service are essential

Demand will grow 20% in the next ten years

INTERESTING FACTS

The first cosmetologist were considered to be ancient hunters who masked their human scent with animal urine. They also covered their faces with mud to protect themselves from the elements.Maybelline is named after the founder’s sister, Maybel, and the brand name Vaseline. Petroleum jelly was an active ingredient in their first mascara.Ancient Greeks used Leech feces to dye their hair black.

PRODUCT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKhqRlrMcOI

MENTOR

Madeline Hirsh was my mentor. She taught me how to correctly curl hair, taught me a few braiding techniques, and has helped me with my product. She attends AB Tech and she is also my co-worker. I have really enjoyed working with her through out my project.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Waterfall Braid

French Twist Fishtail Braid

Crown Braid (French Twist)

Teasing

How to work with fine hair

SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES Successes:

I have decided that I want to persue Cosmetology as a career

Learned a lot of new ways to style hair

History of hairstyles really interest me

Challenges:

Styling hair is time consuming

My hands shake

Finding people that will let me do their hair

THANK YOU JUDGES!

Any Questions?