Beauty School Illusions

“Find what you are passionate about and continue to work hard every day towards a successful future. Even when you think you’ve reached the top, keep striving for new success, the possibilities are endless” (Nino DeAngelis). Many people wonder what is needed to become that successful good paid cosmetologist. Society sometimes think men are not suited for a cosmetology career; little do they know that is not true. A man who was not ashamed of the job which they called a woman’s job would be Paul Mitchell. In the cosmetology industry what is mainly needed is patience, which would be the best skill for this career. Cosmetologists do not only handle hair, but many more parts of the body. A career in cosmetology is based on professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, skin, and hair; therefore one needs to know the safety requirements in using many different chemicals, job description, salary, and benefits to work in this career.

Had manufacturers acted in a responsible manner, VC never would have been introduced as a propellant into consumer products such as hair sprays, pesticides, and paints.” Although this ingredient was replaced by methylene chloride, and is an ingredient in Sebastian Shaper Hairspray Styling Mist for Hold and Control, methylene chloride has been discovered to have similar carcinogenic effects. Methylene Chloride affects the human organs, specifically the heart and blood vessels, the liver and the nervous system. Another harmful ingredient in this hairspray is Benzophenone-3. According to Skin Deep this ingredient has the following concerns: “Developmental/reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes.” Further, the European Commission conducted studies on endocrine disruption and found that this man-made chemical creates a hormonal disruption in humans and animals.

Most people care a lot about their appearance, and are willing to spend time and money to go get their hair or makeup done, especially for special occasions. That’s why there will always be a need for cosmetologists in mostly every area. Getting a general cosmetology license covers everything including doing hair, nails and makeup. Or, you can get licensed to be a nail technician or esthetician (¨Cosmetologist¨). Personally, I would rather get a general cosmetology license so I have the freedom to do whatever services I want or whatever services are in highest demand by client’s. I’ve also decided that someday in the future I would like to manage a salon, either corporate owned or my own business. For this I will have to go to college and get a degree in business administration along with my cosmetology license. I think being a cosmetologist is a good career for me because I see a lot of positives and very few negatives from the research I’ve done. Even if the education might be challenging, managing a salon will be a satisfying career for me because the labor market outlook is positive, the salary and hours are sustainable, and I will enjoy the challenging and diverse nature of the work and rewarding social interactions.

There are some very good beauty products out in many stores that can help the appearance of someone, but there are some that may do more damage instead of help. These products that say that they are revitalizing the skin or putting more sheen in your hair may just be like putting toxins into your body. The most fearful thing about these products is that they could be right in your local store that sells them, but don’t get me wrong not all of them sell things like these but it is still raising a good question of, “What are the ingredients of the hair care or skin care products that you buy?”

The claim that Ventura makes is that many beauty products are made to grab our attention and contain ingredients that can be extremely harmful to our health. She uses specific examples and experiences of other people to show exactly how these chemicals in beauty products can harm our health and the possible allergic reactions one can have. She focuses her support in specific details on the ingredients contained in the products we buy and the direct effects they have on us. She made many points that convinced me that some ingredients in the products we buy, how dangerous of a reaction you can have, and how there are many products that we buy that really aren't as natural as companies say they are. She cites that the authors of No More Dirty

Before buying any beauty products, you should be aware of any harmful chemicals in them

Cosmetology is fun and It’s a great way to express your creativity. There are so many styles and ways to do things in cosmetology. I’ve always loved to do hair and make-up, I like to do a lot of experiments and that’s why cosmetology is so interesting to me. These past couple weeks I’ve learned so much about cosmetology. I had the chance to meet so many talented people. I’ve also had the chance to go to places that are known for their awesome work. I’ve even experienced the life before becoming a cosmetologist. Its been a great life changing experience and I’ve learned so much from it.

Another toxic ingredient in commercial hair and cosmetic products is SLS, (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), a known carcinogen that can seep through your pores and accumulation in internal organs, like propylene glycol. Alcohol causes hair and skin to dry out and become brittle.

In the European Community the total amount used in fragrances has been reported to be 110 tons/a. As a result of its inherently low biodegradability MK has been detected in the aquatic environment (surface water, sediments, edible fish). Moreover, it has been shown that MK concentrates in human fatty tissue and breast milk, indicating that humans are constantly exposed (Schmeiser, Gminski, Mersch-Sundermann, 2001). According to the US national library of medicine, a large number of industrial and consumer products contain phthalate as a plasticizer, and phthalate may be a menace to health including disorders of the male reproductive tract and breast and testicular cancers. It has also been linked to reproductive effects (decreased sperm counts, early breast development, birth defects) and liver and kidney damage (Mercola,

Having laws banning the use of all dangerous chemicals in beauty products will be a step further into dodging many health dangers. On average, most women use approximately 12 beauty products with 168 different ingredients daily, some of which may be associated

The demand for organic makeup and other personal care products is on the rise. Consumers have become increasingly aware about the potential long-term health affects of products manufactured in laboratories that they ingest or put on their skin. In the past, consumers were merely concerned if products worked. Today, they are concerned if they are healthy as well for both themselves and the environment. There is also a desire for beauty products that make the user beautiful 'from the inside out,' rather than merely affect the user's immediate physical appearance. "Back in the 60s, 70s and 80s, who would have considered what ingredients were contained in their hair shampoo, moisturising cream or body moisturiser? This was an era when washing detergent companies cottoned on to the notion that consumers equated highly perfumed products with performance and this trend quickly became apparent across numerous consumer personal care products" (Certified organic skincare & cosmetic labelling in Australia, 2012, New Directions). Today, products that are labeled as natural are often more attractive to consumers.

The worst part about that finding is the fact that manufacturers are allowed to put whatever chemicals they desire in these products because of legislative loopholes. These days, we’re a lot more conscious of what we ingest but, we tend to put little emphasis in deciphering the items we apply on the surface. The skin is our largest organ that absorbs a substantial amount the items we put on it. If you care about the harmful ingredients lurking in your food, you should care about those hiding in your most frequently used personal care products, too. I’m not here to convince you to stop showering or applying deodorant, that would be absolutely foul but, I’m urging you to be more mindful about the products you use on your body strictly because there isn 't an agency out their assuring their safety, and they’ve been linked various health issues.

The cosmetology industry has been infamously known for their lack of regulations on companies that produce beauty products. The companies do not operate through the FDA, so they are able to exclude important information from labels. In the past, manufacturers could omit ingredients from labels, claiming the right to protect trade secrets (Nguyen 2). More than 9,000 chemicals are found in cosmetic products; however, only half of them can be found on the labels (Pak 2). Because of the label loopholes, the chemicals in the products have also become unregulated. According to Nguyen at Organic Consumers Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not saftey test ingredients used in cosmetic or personal care products before they are sold to the public (2). This leads to toxic chemicals being circulated in the public market. Additionally, if there is not a way to

Because phthalates are found in personal care products, polyvinyl plastics,flooring, adhesives as well as food processing equipment, reproductive age women in the US almost have ubiquitous exposure to this group of

In 1984, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) evaluated the safety of methyl, propyl, and butylparabens, stating that they were “safe for use in cosmetic products at levels up to 25%,” which is a generous limit, considering the approximate level for parabens ranges from .01 to 3%. However, there are still claims that parabens do more harm than good. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported in December of 1999 “the chemical preservatives called parabens—methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl—displayed estrogenic activity in several tests.” Essentially, they found that parabens have the capability to mimic the body’s own hormones, which can lead to disruptions in the endocrine system, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies, and immunotoxicity. Even though parabens occur naturally in low levels in foods, like strawberries, blueberries, onions, carrots, etc, they are metabolized when consumed, making them less estrogenic. Yet, when the