Cosmetology

Course Description
The Cosmetology program teaches the most scientific approach in hair designing, manicuring and esthetics today. Students are trained in specializations such as nail sculpturing, skin care, hair cutting, coloring, styling, permanent waving and ethnic styling. Students may participate in our internship program, which consists of spending several days a week in our own salon during school hours. Students can demonstrate skills while working towards their goals for licensing requirements in the state of Pennsylvania.

Cosmetology
The basic course requires 1250 hours of study and takes three years to complete.
Students learn the theory of anatomy of the head, face, hands and feet, chemicals, coloring, sterilization, sanitation and safety precautions in the field. Students are also trained in the art of customer service.

Manicuring
There is a one year 200 hour manicuring course which offers practical clinic demonstrations, application and classroom instruction of the nail and the nail related arts, products and treatments in a customer serving client setting.

Esthetics
The esthetics program is a one year 300 hour program, which offers a well-rounded schedule of classroom instruction and demonstration rooted in practical application of products and treatment in a real customer serving client clinical setting.

Related Occupations
Hairstylist
Esthetician
Manicurist
Cosmetologist
Shampoo Technician
Stylist Assistant
Color Specialist
Make up Artist
Retail Specialist
Salon Owner
Salon Manager
Cosmetology Teacher