Here’s a breakdown of various cosmetology careers, their duties, specialization and salaries

Hair Stylist: 

• Specializes in haircuts, styling, colouring, and hair treatments.
• Works in salons, spas, or as a freelance stylist.
• Salaries range – 20 lakhs  to 40 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Makeup Artist:

• Focuses on applying makeup for different occasions (bridal, fashion, films).
• Can work in the fashion industry, with celebrities, or in television/film.
• Salaries range – 30 lakhs  to 45 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Aesthetician/Skin Care Specialist:

• Provides skincare treatments, facials, chemical peels, and advises on skincare routines.
• Works in spas, dermatology clinics, or as a personal consultant.
• Salaries range – 35 lakhs  to 65 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Nail Technician:

• Specializes in manicures, pedicures, nail art, and acrylic/gel nail applications.
• Salaries range – 20 lakhs  to 40 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Spa Therapist:

• Offers a variety of wellness treatments, including massages, body scrubs, and other spa therapies.
• Salaries range – 35 lakhs  to 65 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Beauty Consultant:

• Provides clients with advice on skincare, cosmetics, and beauty routines.
• Works for cosmetic brands, retail stores, or as a personal advisor.
• Salaries range – 20 lakhs  to 60 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Cosmetic Chemist:

• Works in research and development of beauty products, such as skincare, haircare, and makeup formulations.
• Salaries range – 35 lakhs  to 90 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Trichologist:

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating hair and scalp conditions.
• Salaries range – 15 lakhs  to 30 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Salon Manager:

• Oversees operations in a salon or spa, handling the business aspect such as client services, staff management, and finances.
• Salaries range – 15 lakhs  to 40 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Beauty Blogger/Influencer:

• Focuses on beauty content creation, reviewing beauty products, and sharing beauty tips via social media platforms.
• Salaries range – 15 lakhs  to 30 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Medical Aesthetician:

• Works with doctors or dermatologists to offer advanced skin treatments, such as laser therapy or chemical peels.
• Salaries range – 35 lakhs  to 80 lakhs per year, salaries growing with experience

Cosmetic Scientist:

• Works in research and development of beauty products, such as skincare, haircare, and makeup formulations.
• Works in research, formulates, and tests beauty and personal care products. 
• They combine chemistry, biology, and dermatology to develop safe, effective, and innovative products, including skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance. 
• Works on the ingredient selection and formulation process to product stability testing and compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to ensure products align with consumer expectations and trends.
• Salaries range – 45 lakhs  to 2 crores per year, salaries growing with experience

Salaries in the cosmetology industry vary widely based on factors like location, expertise, and client base. The above salaries are a rough estimate for various careers.