Which area of practice is generally not covered under a cosmetology license?

In the context of cosmetology practice, massage therapy is generally not covered under a cosmetology license because it typically requires a separate licensing process and specialized training. Cosmetology licenses focus on services related to hair, skin, and nails, such as haircutting, coloring, skincare, makeup application, and nail care.

Massage therapy involves techniques and practices that are distinctly different from the aesthetic services provided by cosmetologists. It falls under a different category of bodywork therapies and usually mandates adherence to specific standards, laws, and educational requirements that are separate from those in the field of cosmetology.

Thus, while skincare, makeup application, and nail care are integral aspects of a cosmetology practice and are included within the scope of services that a licensed cosmetologist can provide, massage therapy stands apart as an independent discipline requiring its own licensing due to the detailed knowledge of anatomy and therapeutic techniques necessary to practice it safely and effectively.