For centuries, women have been using varieties of natural herbs to enhance their beauty and personality. Primarily, they give importance to those parts of the body that are openly visible; like hair, eyes, eyelashes, eyebrows, face, nails of fingers and toes, etc. They use haldi as a face mask, nail paints, mehendi for hands and hair, make-up, and ornaments of all kinds so that they look beautiful and attractive. The trend is continued in modern times as well.
The main objective of imparting skills and knowledge to aspirants attending this course is to help them getting employment as beauticians. The added benefit is that along with working with giants in the salon industry, these trainees can also start their own parlours. The number of girls – educated or not much educated – who are attending such courses is increasing day by day. It only goes to show the popularity of this profession. According to FICCI report, beauty and wellness is an 11,000-crore industry and constantly growing at a rate of 30-35% annually. Further, due to new scientific development, professionals in this field are generating revenues in the larger order. There is huge demand of professionals in this field, not only in India but in many developing countries.
The trainees are taught the anatomy and physiology of the human body besides personality grooming. They are given basic skills in hair cutting and styling, removing unwanted hair through various ways, face and scalp massaging, shampooing, colouring of hair, make-up, and several other things related to hair dressing and beauty.
Eligibility criteria:
10+2 or equivalent
Undergraduate Courses:
- Usually these are short-term courses (6 to 12 months), and duration may vary with institutes.
- Diploma/Advance Diploma: Cosmetology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Professional Make-up
- Spa Therapy
- Hair Designing
- Beauty Culture
Job Profile:
- Cosmetologist
- Beauty therapist
- Beauty consultant
- Hair-stylist
- Make-up artist
- Mehendi expert
- Make-up artist
- Spa and aroma therapist
- Nail artist
- Nutritionist and dietician
- Entrepreneur
Professional Institutes:
- VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition, Delhi, Web: www.vlccinstitute.com
- International Women Polytechnic, New Delhi, Web: https://www.iwpindiaonline.com/
- Eves Beauty Parlour and Academy, Delhi, Web: www.evesbeauty.com
Diploma Course in Cosmetology and Beauty Culture
Listed below are the diploma courses with eligibility criteria, fees and duration:
| College | Course Name & Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ISAS International Beauty School | Diploma in Cosmetology – 6 months | Candidates passed in Class 10+2 are eligible |
| JD Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi | Diploma in Hair Styling, Diploma in Professional Makeup – 1 month | Not Available |
| Lakme Academy | Basic and Advanced Course in Makeup – 1 month- 2 months | Candidates passed class 10th are eligible |
| VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition | Advance Diploma in Aesthetics – 184 hours | Candidates passed class 12th are eligible |
| VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition | Advance Diploma in Laser Aesthetics – 120 hours | Candidates passed in class 12th are eligible |
| Orane International Delhi | Diploma in Beauty Culture, Hair Design, Spa Therapy, Body Therapy | Candidates passed in class 10th or 12th are eligible |
| Tulip International | Diploma In Massage & Spa Therapy – 2.5 months(Fees – INR 19,990) | No specific education required |
Certificate Courses in Cosmetology and Beauty Culture
The short-term certificate courses in cosmetology and beauty culture are as listed below:
| College | Course Name and Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Ayurveda | Certificate Course on Training for Beauty Care in Ayurveda – 36 hours (The course fee is Rs 8000) | Candidates passed at least class 12th or equivalent |
| Pearl Academy (Delhi, Noida and Mumbai) | Professional Certificate Program in Fashion Media Makeup – 11 months | Candidates passed at least 10+2 or equivalent exam |
| Orane International | Certificate course in the professional make-up – 1 month | Candidates passed at least class 10th |
| Orane International | Certificate in Advanced Hair Designing – 2 months | Candidates should have completed a basic certificate in Hair Designing |
Postgraduate Course in Cosmetology and Beauty Culture
The ISAS International Beauty School also offers following postgraduate courses in Cosmetology
- Masters Program In Cosmetology – Two-years programme
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetology – One-year programme
Placements:
Beauty industry, hotels, fashion industry, cosmetic units, academic institutes, television and film industry, own beauty salon.
