Beauty School Curriculum >> Cosmetology Tools Of The Trade
The Tools You'll Need To Succeed..
A quality beauty school will have a Cosmetology Kit with the high-end professional tools used in salons around the world.
When you enter a Cosmetology School, you'll enter a whole new experience. They don't just hand you a pair of scissors and a real, live person to start with. You begin Day One with a complete set of professional tools of the trade. Even better, you'll already have your first set of "clients!"
Common Beauty School Tools And Equipment
- Combs
- Spray Bottle
- Manicure Kit
- Manikins
- Shampoo Cape
- Duck Bill Clips
- Shears
- Books
Professional Combs
Before you get behind the chair, you need a few key items. Quality schools will have a Cosmetology Kit with the high-end professional tools used in salons around the world, such as shears, texture shears, clippers, a blow-dryer, a variety of irons, brushes, and mannequins—yes, these mannequins are your "clients."
- Styling combs
- Fine and wide tooth comb
- Wide tooth comb
- Picks comb
Beauty School Mannequins
Your mannequins are essentially your first set of clients to help you develop your skills. Most top-of-the-line premium "clients" have realistic features such as natural cuticle alignment which mimics a natural head of hair, life-like bendable ears, natural hair implantation at different angles, and varying density for imitating a natural reaction to styling.
- Realistic features
- Natural head of hair
- Life-like bendable ears
- Natural hair implantation at different angles
Plus, the mannequins have varying hair textures such as strong (curly), medium (wavy) and straight to help you master applying perms, relaxers and color on different types of hair patterns.
Professional Hair Dryers
Things to look for in a professional hair dryer:
- Low EMF - prevents damage to hair
- Balance - how does the dryer feel in your hand
- Controls - make sure controls are easy to reach
- Weight
- Motor power - measured in watts
Featured School
Owings Mills, MD
410-581-0317
Owings Mills (Greater Baltimore) : Enroll at Empire Beauty School's Owings Mills campus, a leader in the cosmetology educational field for over 70 years. We'll give you hands-on experience with haircutting, hair designing, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures, facials, and so much more!
Courses:
Cosmetology
Licensing
Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists
| Program | Hours |
| Cosmetologist | 1500 |
| Esthetician | 600 |
| Nail Tech | 250 |