Turn your love for style into a marketable skill. Manicures, up-do’s, perming, and facials, the possibilities of luxury are endless. The Cosmetology course will get you into the salon and teach you the skills to make anybody look beautiful. You’ll also get a look at the business side of things, so if you want to have your own salon, you’ll be a step ahead.
And don’t forget to bring your best updo to the annual senior hairstyling competition, where local hairstylists will judge your new skills. So sign up today, sharpen those scissors and get ready to style.
Program Description
This course is designed to provide students with marketable skills to enter the field of cosmetology. From manicuring to hair coloring, perming to styling, students get the full range of skills to prepare them for the N.Y.S. licensing exam.
The program consists of practical hands-on training and theory work, field trips to beauty and styling shows, and presentations by guest speakers from the cosmetology field. Instruction in shop management and communication skills prepares students to handle the business portion of working in a salon.
Job seeking skills such as resume writing and interviewing are also taught. During the second year program students are required to complete 1,000 hours of training to qualify for the N.Y.S. licensing test.