Aromatherapy is the art, and science, of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty.

Eligibility:

• There are no specific qualifications required to become an Aroma therapist. Yes, you should enjoy smelling. You should be a good listener to be able to give a patient hearing to your clients. A friendly nature will help put your clients at ease.

Work opportunities:
You could work in a parlour, salon or gymnasium giving massages. If you wish to be on your own you could visit homes and offer aromatherapy. You could specialise in any one stream, mainly, massage, body treatment, facial treatment or hydrotherapy treatment.

Institution:

• Pivot Point India, 1-1 (First Floor) Kailash Colony New Delhi 110048 Tel: 011-26448427 Email: aromagic@deI6.vsnl.netin Website: http://www.pivotpointindia.com/
• VLCC Institute A-18, Lajpat Nagar -II , New Delhi - 110024 Tel: 29840631/32/33. Website: www.vlccinstitute.com
  E-mail: vlccinstitute@vlcc.co.in VLCC has its institutes in Bangalore, Lucknow and Chandigarh
• Eves Beauty Academy One Ninety Four, B Block, Lajpat Nagar - One, New Delhi Tel: +919811536559 Email: academy@evesbeauty.com, Website: http://www.evesbeauty.com/academv.html

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It's an art used to make people look pretty and cover their flaws. Thus a lot of enthusiasm with dedication is required.

Eligibility:

• You don't need any academic qualifications to be a makeup artist. If you are interested and have the ability to spend money, time and effort you can get into this art.

Work opportunities:
You could start as an assistant or apprentice to a reputed makeup artist. You could work in a beauty parlour, theatre or be a TV makeup artist. You could also conduct workshops, seminars and lectures on grooming. If you are interested in writing then you could contribute beauty articles to magazines, newspapers and websites on beauty and personal grooming. With considerable expertise you could work as independent consultants or with companies like Lakme, Revlon, etc.

Institution:

• Shahnaz Husain's Woman's World, International Institute of Beauty , M-106, Greater Kailash, Part-I, New Delhi- 110048 Website: www.shahnaz­husain.com
• VLCC Institute A-18, Lajpat Nagar -II , New Delhi - 110024 Tel: 29840631/32/33. Website: www.vlccinstitute.com E-mail: vlccinstitute@vlcc.co.in VLCC has its institutes in Bangalore, Lucknow and Chandigarh
• Eves Beauty Academy One Ninety Four, B Block, Lajpat Nagar - One, New Delhi Tel: +91 9811536559 Email: academy@evesbeauty.com, Website: http://www.evesbeautv.com/academy.html

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Duties include consulting clients about their nail care requirements, trim and file client's nails to the desired length, give nail treatment to nail-biters, provide manicure/pedicure treatments for clients with natural nails.

Eligibility:

• You would require to have a wild and creative imagination. You should also be neat and tidy and a people's person.

Work opportunities:
Nail technicians may work from home or in beauty clinics, nail salons, hairdressing salons, natural health clinics or department stores. Mobile nail technicians travel to clients' homes. There may be opportunities for nail technicians to attend international training seminars and nail painting competitions.

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There's more to this profession than just piercing a client's body and designing tattoos. These include keeping clean and hygienic equipment and taking preventive measures against the spread of diseases.

Eligibility:

• A good tattoo designer must be artistic. A mechanical ability is also required in using the tattoo gun.

Work opportunities:
You can find opportunities as a graphic designer, Illustrator, painter or body piercer.

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Modern hairstyling is all about scientific methods combined with the creativity and imagination of the hairstylist. Hairstyling today includes a complex use of products ranging from simple combs and hairpins to more complicated electrical appliances for drying and grooming the hair and chemical processes to tint, wave, curl, straighten, and condition the hair.

Eligibility:

• A hairstylist's job requires skill training rather than high academic inputs. There is no specific entry qualification required except for an interest and inclination in the field. Candidates with a basic ability to read and write; a 10+2 is the best. You however need to be well aware of industry fashion trends and have knowledge in different fields of hair care and style.
• Hair Stylist is also required to know about the care and application of hair pieces, wigs and other accessories; be creative and instinctive to know which cut will suit a person, and have an eye for details; Have good communication skills to explain the pros and cons of various treatments; and strong feet as hairstyling is a physically demanding job, requiring you to spend long hours on your feet.

Work opportunities:
A graduate with a formal training can join beauty consultants who cater to individuals or the film industry. You can also become an in-house employee for fashion houses, magazines and photo shoots. Working at a health club or fitness center is also a growing career option as the number of these institutes double every year. Self-employment is an attractive option but should only be considered after some years of experience and a study of the location of the parlour, existing competition and the ability to raise start-up capital for the venture. If you are good at your job, the word will easily spread around and make it a lucrative career for you.

Institution:

• B Blunt Academy Shop No.2 Mathai Mansion, St. John Baptist Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 50
• VLCC Institute A-18, Lajpat Nagar -II, New Delhi - 110024 Tel: 29840631/32/33. Website: www.vlccinstitute.com E-mail: vlccinstitute@vlcc.co.in
• VLCC has its institutes in Bangalore, Lucknow and Chandigarh
• Eves Beauty Academy One Ninety Four, B Block, Lajpat Nagar - One, New Delhi Tel: +91 9811536559 Email: academy@evesbeauty.com, Website: http://www.evesbeauty.com/academy.html
• Habib's Hair Academy M-3, South Extension Part-2New Delhi --110049 Phone: (011) 51640632 Website: www.habibsinc.com/contencacademy.htm , http://www.webindia123.com/career/fashion/list_all.asp

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Cosmetologists perform a wide range of services like haircuts, styling, perming, colouring, facials and massages for relaxation. While suggesting hairstyles, a cosmetologist keeps in mind the facial structure, hair texture and lifestyle of the client.

Eligibility:

• The first and foremost requirement for this line of work is an eye for beauty. You need to be abreast with the latest in beauty products, techniques and styles. For that you need to be a keen reader and even keep track of some of the style shows on television. You have to be ready with suggestions as well as open to recommendations from your client. You need to understand what your client is seeking and then offer suitable suggestions. For that it is very important to be aware of the lifestyles and preferences.

Work opportunities:
Cosmetology graduates can find career opportunities as a Professional Stylist, Skin Care Specialist, Aroma Therapist, Beauty Product Sales Rep, Makeup Technician and Image Consultant. You could also manage your own salon or do it on behalf of someone.

Institution:

• Shahnaz Hussain, Habib, Berkowits, Alps, Biotique, Blossom Kochar, Bharti Taneja, Miriam Zaveri, etc many of whom operate through their franchisees in various cities.
• Pearl Academy of Fashion, A-21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi Website: http://www.pearlacademy.com
• VLCC Institute A-18, Lajpat Nagar -II, New Delhi - 110024 Tel: 29840631132/33. Website: www.vlccinstitute.com E-mail: vlccinstitute@vlcc.co.in>
• VLCC has its institutes in Bangalore, Lucknow and Chandigarh
• Eves Beauty Academy One Ninety Four, B Block, Lajpat Nagar - One, New Delhi Tel: +919811536559 Email: academy@evesbeauty.com Website: http://www.evesbeauty.com/academy.html

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The demand for professionals like aerobics instructors, personal and corporate trainers is catapulting upwards. Today people from all walks of life - from celebrities to senior citizens - are using trainers to help them learn how to exercise, lose weight, maintain all round fitness and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Eligibility:

• You will demonstrate the correct use of various training apparatus and gadgets such as trampolines, weights, rowing machines, etc. Your professional training and experience will also equip you to design specific programmes for different people - keeping in mind their age, lifestyle and health parameters.

Work opportunities:
Fitness trainers work in gyms, big hotels, health clubs, fitness centres, spas, tourist resorts and even cruiseliners. After gaining some experience you could choose to run your own fitness centre. Another lucrative option today is to organise workplace wellness and fitness programmes for large companies. Increasingly, companies are laying great emphasis on physical fitness over and above the fiscal fitness of the organisation. They are offering their employees the facility of a well-equipped company gym where as a fitness trainer you could be advising top-notch executives how to stay in good shape.

Institution:

• Various Universities like University of Delhi, Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab University Chandigarh, and Punjabi University, Patiala, offer B. PEd.
• Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram also offers a PG diploma in Health & Fitness Management
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, New Delhi, offers a B.Sc in Health & Physical Education
• Talwalkar's health & Fitness Academy in Mumbai & several other cities.
• Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, near Iskcon Temple, New Delhi.
• Lakshmibai Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior Department of Coaching, Fitness and Dance

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The art of living a physically, mentally and spiritually healthy life is what Yoga is all about. As a Yoga instructor you will be responsible for teaching your students the ways to develop awareness of their physical and psychological state which will enable them to handle the various situations in day-to-day life.

Eligibility:

• There are no real specified qualifications to become a Yoga Teacher but experience and knowledge in yoga counts a lot. Only after a practice of around 10 - 12 years, you can become a good instructor. Yoga as a subject is offered in the graduate as well as post-graduate level. You would require to have good communication skills as you will be dealing with people from all walks of life with different problems.

Work opportunities:
A career in yoga is a lucrative option both in India as well as abroad. You could either be involved in teaching and research or be a yoga therapist curing various ailments likes asthma, arthritis, back pain and blood pressure. There is tremendous scope in teaching in health clubs, schools, resorts and even television. You can also start your own centre.

Institution:

• Various Universities like University of Delhi, Guru Nanak Dev University, Panjab University Chandigarh, and Punjabi University, Patiala, offer B. PEd.
• Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education at Thiruvanthapuram also offers a PG diploma in Health & Fitness Management
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, New Delhi, offers a B.Sc in Health & Physical Education
• Talwalkar's health & Fitness Academy in Mumbai & several other cities.
• Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, near Iskcon Temple, New Delhi.
• Lakshmibai Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior Department of Coaching, Fitness and Dance
• Pranava Yogadhama Trust, 664, 7th Main, Vijaynagar Stage I,Mysore 560017 Tel: 08212510405 email: iavakumar64@vahoo.com
• BKS Iyengar Institute Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RiMYI) 1107 B/l Hare Krishna Mandir Road, Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 411015, Maharashtra. Tel: +91-20-2565 6134 Website: http://www.bksivengar.coml
• Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute 43, Netaji Subhash Road, Mumbai-400 002. Tel: (0091-22) 2288 6256, 22818417 Fax: (0091-22) 22810494 Website: http://www.kdham.comlBranches in Rajkot, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, USA, France,
• University of Pune, Pune- BAIBSc
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Gultekadi, Pune
• Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, (Karnataka)- - Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
• Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar (Gujarat) - Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
• Dr. Harsingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar (M.P.) - Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
• Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Uttaranchal)- Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
• Mumbai University is coming up with a one year part time diploma course in foundation of yoga.

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