Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program equips the student with the skills necessary to enter a fast-paced and highly competitive industry. The student learns basic job entry-level skills and develops an attitude of life long learning. The training includes permanent waving, hair coloring, hairstyling, skin care and shaving, chemical and physical hair straightening, manicuring, and pedicuring. Students also learn the importance of creating and maintaining a client database.

Starting in November, experienced second year students operate a cosmetology clinic, where clients come to receive services, and students apply the technical skills that they have learned.

Upon completion of the program students are prepared and expected to take and pass the State Board Examination to receive the Cosmetology and Hairstyling license. When the student acquires 600 hours a student permit must be obtained. This senior student permit allows the student to work in a salon after school, and all day Saturday.

Program Outcome

Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified to take the state board exam. Career opportunities for licensed cosmetologists include computer imaging technician, hair color technician, hair cutting technician, hair dresser assistant, hair stylist, perm technician, makeup artist, nail technician, salon manager or owner, skin care technician, and teacher. Many students choose to attend a two- or four-year college pursuing degrees in business management or related fields, and work part-time, applying the skills they have learned.