Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is a scientific study of beauty culture. The student will learn the care of the hair, skin and fingernails. Hands-on skill work includes hair styling, permanent waving, hair cutting, highlighting or hair tinting, hair setting, scalp treatments, removal of superfluous hair, thermal waving and curling, chemical hair relaxing, skin care and make-up. Manicuring will include basic manicures, French tips, nail art, sculptured nails, acrylic overlays, and nail tips. Upon graduation from the Cosmetology Program, a student can take a state licensing examination. This examination focuses on knowledge and skill with a written test. All states require cosmetologists and nail technicians to be licensed.