Beauty & Fitness

Hi,
Educational requirements to become a cosmetologist:
Though there is no formal qualification mandatory to become a cosmetologist, although, many industries will require you to attend a cosmetology school and be at least 16 years of age. There are various diploma and other courses with specialisations that may result in earning an associate degree. Many polytechnics and vocational institutes offer courses in beauty care/cosmetology. Most people in this field continue to take courses that help them stay in line with the latest trends.
List of the top colleges in India, offering cosmetology course:-
1. Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF)
2. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines
3. Lakme Training Academy
4. Indo-Canadian National Academy
5. VLCC Institute

You can get a Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics.
The courses in nutrition and dietetics are offered at Diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate level. There are institutes and universities in India offering courses viz. PG Diploma in nutrition and dietetics, B.Sc (food science and nutrition) and M.Sc (nutrition), etc. Admission to these courses is made on the basis of merit. But a few institutes/universities also conduct entrance examinations for admission.
To do the M.Sc in nutrition, one needs to have a basic graduate degree preferably in science. Preferable fields of graduation are microbiology, chemistry, home science, medicine, hotel management or catering technology. One may also pursue a year-long PG Diploma in nutrition and dietetics. Fresh graduates are trained by the F&B departments of hospitals. The PG Diploma course requires at minimum a degree in science.
To do the Bachelors in nutrition and dietetics, one should have completed intermediate in science with physics, chemistry and biology. The B.Sc (food science and nutrition) is a three-year programme.
How to become a registered dietician?
In India, in order to become a registered dietician, one needs to clear the RD exam conducted by the Indian Dietetic Association (www.idaindia.com).
And to be eligible to take this exam, you need to have:
1. B.Sc in home science in food & nutrition (Day Scholar)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in nutrition and dietetics or M.Sc in food & nutrition (only).
(This is a 3+1 format where the candidate must have done a minimum of four years in home science or food, nutrition and dietetics).
3. 6 months continuous internship (or 3+3 months) from recognised hospitals listed on the IDA website or a 2-year experience in a multispecialty hospital as a full-time dietician.
Courses and career prospects:
There are different types of dietician positions: clinical dieticians, community dietitians, management dietitians, and consultant dietitians. Each of these positions offers different career options, such as food nutrition services in hospitals, nutrition counselling in public health agencies and fitness clubs or clinical management in food service systems.

Hi Divya,
The career in fashion designing starts as a trainee designer after the completion of respective courses and later enters into higher stages of the fashion industry. The basic instinct of artistic nature, creative mind with excellent talent in making sketches and a good sense of choosing colours suitable for the need, etc. are the necessary attributes for an aspiring fashion designer. You can work as a fashion designer, fashion illustrator or fashion stylist.
Make-up artistry shows great potential if you have what it takes: a keen interest, a creative streak, the ability to pay attention to detail and swearing by the highest standards of hygiene. The scope for make-up artists is only going to go up day by day. Besides setting up your business, it also possible to work as a freelancer with fashion magazines such as Elle and Vogue.
A fresher can start off with a salary of Rs. 10,000 with a TV channel and cosmetic companies also hire students with starting salaries between Rs. 10,000 up to Rs. 13,000.
Here are the job options in media Industry:-
Media planner
Magazine journalist
Market researcher
Multimedia specialist
Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video
Public relations officer
Television/film/video producer
Broadcast journalist
Editorial assistant
Runner, broadcasting/film/video
Social media manager
Event organizer
Information officer
UX designer
Writer

Hi Manmeet,
Make up artists are needed in glamour and glitz industry. Theater, television and film stars need the help of an expert make-up artist to get that complete look for a character they are playing. A make-up person has to keep different criteria in mind while applying cosmetics to a performer. Whether the person is playing a negative role or a positive character, a make up artist needs to be careful and imaginative about the kind of look she is supposed to give.
Our country has is dotted with hundreds of department stores. Some department stores hire makeup artists to apply mascara and lipsticks on customers. This is a part of their marketing strategies to promote cosmetic products. In numerous cosmetic companies, makeup artists are absorbed as consultants.
In addition, events like fashion shows, weddings and social gatherings have become a common phenomenon. Good make-up artists are highly sought during these occasions. Beauty parlours, advertising agencies and magazines also recruit make-up artists at handsome packages.