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Cosmetology and Esthetics: What’s the Difference?
Esthetics and cosmetology schools often get lumped together as a single field of practice, but the differences are vast. In a grand sense, esthetics does fall under the umbrella of cosmetology, but esthetics primarily focuses on skincare, while cosmetology involves haircare and beyond. Each path’s training and educational requirements differ, and your career potential can […]