Cosmetology

You don’t need to be a psychic to figure out what the next big trends are likely to be. Using some of the sources described in this unit, including fashion magazines, celebrity images, or images from fashion shows, see if you can identify some current trends in hair, makeup, nails, or another aspect of cosmetology. Remember, trends can be a particular style, like the use of the bun described in the unit, or favoring a color or a look, such as metallic tones or animal prints. You can also look at foreign versions of popular magazines or websites since many European trends make their way to this side of the ocean. Checking out images from the most recent celebrity-attended awards show is also a great source for current trends.

Once you have examined a variety of images, compose a PowerPoint or other slide-based presentation that describes three different current trends. For each trend:

1. Include at least five images of the trend (you can put more than one image on a slide as long as the slide is clear).
2. Describe the trend and how it is being used.
3. Briefly describe how a cosmetologist contributes to the trend. (For example, you might describe how a cosmetologist would create a certain haircut.)
4. Make suggestions about how a person who is not walking down the runway can use this trend in his or her everyday life.

For each trend, you’ll want to use 5 slides. Make sure that the presentation is visually appealing and that the trend is clearly visible in the images.