COSMETOLOGIST TRAINING PROGRAMS

After graduating from a training program, students can take the State licensing examination, which consists of a written test and, in some cases, a practical test of styling skills based on established performance criteria. A few States include an oral examination in which the applicant is asked to explain the procedures he or she is following while taking the practical test. In many States, cosmetology training may be credited toward a barbering license, and vice versa. A few States combine the two licenses into one hairstyling license. Many States require separate licensing examinations for manicurists, pedicurists, and skin care specialists.

Lincoln College of Technology
West Palm Beach, FL

• Cosmetology
Cosmetology is a comprehensive 12-month (days) or 18-month (evenings) Diploma program designed to provide students with in-depth study involving practical applications of hairdressing and cosmetology. Information is delivered in theory and supplemented with “hands-on” experience in NET’s training salon.

• Cosmetology Salon Management
Salon Management is a comprehensive 21-month (days) or 27-month (evenings) Associate of Applied Science Degree granting program designed to provide students with the technical study and business skills of the cosmetology industry. The program emphasizes chair-side procedures, client care and satisfaction, legalities, and business management skills for the salon environment. The professional objective of the program is to prepare individuals at an entry-to-industry level of competence for gainful employment as a licensed cosmetologist/salon manager. Graduates can secure jobs as hairdressers, beauty consultants or salon managers.

Central Florida College
Winter Park, St. Petersburg, Florida

• Aesthetics Skincare Diploma
The Aesthetics Skincare program provides students training in the traditional holistic approach to skin care and includes additional training in the areas of make up and color analysis, mask and spa therapies, hair removal, enzyme treatments, pressure points massage, body wrapping, Microdermabrasion and hot stone treatments. Students are introduced to medical pharmaceutical product protocols and will learn the principles of effective retailing and general business development as it relates to the practice of the skincare professional.

• Cosmetology Diploma
Students in the Cosmetology program are trained to provide personal services to clientele relating to good grooming. These services include hair cutting, shampooing and rinses, hair arranging, hair coloring, chemical waving and relaxing, hair removal, manicuring and pedicuring, facials, make-up, scalp and hair treatments, and wigs. Students in the Cosmetology program are trained in the basic skills needed to meet the competencies for the examination required by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology. Students will perform services in the salon clinic and in the classroom on mannequins. After a Cosmetology graduate passes the State examination, a license is received and the graduate is then available for entry-level employment in a salon in a cosmetology related position.

Sunstate Academy
Clearwater, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Florida

Sunstate Academy is a Redken Premier School with qualified instructors who have Redken professional training and salon experience. At Sunstate Academy, a combination of theory and hands-on training teaches you what you need to know to begin a career as a professional stylist or manicurist.

• Cosmetology/Nail Technician
Upon graduation from Sunstate Academy's Cosmetology program and state licensure, students will be qualified for positions as entry-level Cosmetologists (performing full hair services), Nail Technicians or Makeup Artists and prepared to seek employment in full-service cosmetology salons or nail salons, performing the above services on female and male clients.

Minnesota School of Cosmetology
Oakdale, Minnesota

Minnesota School of Cosmetology is working to provide those with the natural sense of artistry the opportunity to turn their style into a promising cosmetology career. With a background in educational excellence (over 100 combined years of teaching experience), advanced degree training, and esteemed instructors, MSC works to help you develop into an experienced stylist, esthetician, make-up artist, or nail technician.

• Cosmetology
MCS offers a complete 1550 hour course in Cosmetology, which is the art and science of beauty care. It involves the care of the skin, hair, scalp and nails. Students receive classes in theory, which gives them a basic scientific knowledge of various subjects such as chemistry, anatomy, physiology, hair cutting, hair styling, permanent waving, hair coloring, manicuring, facials, pin curling, roller placement, and salon management. In addition, practical classes are also given prior to clinic floor training.

• Nail Technology
Nail Technology is the complete study of the arms, hands and nails including the diseases and disorders and the cosmetics used. The objective of this program is to prepare students to know the correct procedure and have the ability to pursue a career as a professional technician.

Minnesota School of Business
Brooklyn Center, Plymouth, Richfield/Bloomington, Rochester, Shakoppe, St. Cloud, MN

The Cosmetology Business Program will provide students with a business foundation that will extend their applied emphasis in cosmetology by preparing graduates for further advancement toward independent ownership, potential entry-level managerial and other beauty industry–related career opportunities.

You must have successfully completed a licensed cosmetology program and hold a current MN cosmetologist license to be eligible for acceptance in to our Cosmetology Business AAS Degree Program.

Vatterott College
Quincy, Illinois
Joplin, O'Fallon, St. Joseph, Sunset Hills, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
Memphis, Tennessee
Dallas, Texas

• Cosmetology Diploma Program
(50 Weeks, 1500 Clock Hours)

Students who successfully complete this program will receive the education and training they need to prepare for the State Board Examination. Successful graduates who receive a professional cosmetology license will be able to perform any standard cosmetology service required in a beauty salon. The students will learn the technical skills and theory of hair dressing, hair cutting, permanent waving, hair coloring, manicuring, iron curling and business. Students will also study hair structure and hair chemistry to better understand the chemicals used in cosmetology.
(Six hours per day Monday through Friday over a period of 50 weeks for 1500 clock hours.)

• Manicuring and Sculptured Nails
(13 Weeks, 400 Clock Hours Diploma Program)

This program provides students with training in the art of manicuring, hand and arm massage, and the treatment of nails and artificial nails to prepare themselves for the State Board Examination for a professional manicurist license.

• Esthetician Diploma
(30 Weeks, 750 Clock Hours)

To provide students with training in the art of facials, makeup application, hair removal, and body treatments to prepare themselves for the State Board Examination for a professional esthetician license.