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  All personal appearance workers, including hairstylists, hairdressers and cosmetologists, but not shampooers, must be licensed. Upon completion of a state-approved training program in cosmetology, one usually must take a state-administered licensing exam. There are generally separate exams for manicurists, pedicurists, and skin care specialists. Advancement - Cosmetologists: As hairstylists and cosmetologists become more experienced and gain a following, they can expect their earnings to increase. Some manage salons or decide to open their own. Others become sales representatives or image consultants. Some decide to teach in barber and cosmetology schools.

This passage is about the requirements for Cosmetology. Also what they might be up to when they first start the job. As they work for sometime they can expect their earnings to increase. It is also saying that you have to be state approved in order to open a salon and become a hairstylists. Then before all that you have to pass the state license test.  

 "Cosmetologists, Hairdressers and Related Jobs: Career Information." About.com Career Planning. Web. 07 May 2012. <http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/cosmetology.htm>.