Length: 1 or 2 years
Grade Level: 11, 12, Adults
Prerequisite: 1 yearMath, Science
Credits: 3 per year
Embedded Credit: Science
Have You dreamed about a career as a Hairstylist, Skin Care Specialist, MAKE-UP Artist, Manicurist, or Spa Manager?
Do you Love working with people?!
Cosmetology skills are practiced on mannequins as well as live models in our board certified shop. Over this 2-year course you’ll learn to cut and style hair, from the trendiest cuts to classic styles. You’ll learn the chemistry of hair coloring, essential skin care, make-up for daily and theatrical applications, and manicure and pedicure techniques. You’ll practice on mannequins and live models in our Board-Certified shop. You’ll discover what it takes to be a salon owner, and find out where the job opportunities continue to grow. Someday, maybe you’ll work on a cruise ship and travel the seas, you might do runway hair and make-up for models, you could pamper busy clients in a soothing day spa…. there are limitless opportunities in the personal appearance field. At River Bend you’ll earn approximately half (750) of the required hours for VT/NH state licensure, giving you a jump start when you enter post-secondary training to finish your career prep in the specialization of your choice.
Units of Study Include:
- Hair: Haircutting, styling, coloring, perms, men’s styles, ethnic hair, long hair design
- Skin: Facials, skin care
- Make-Up: Daily and theatrical make-up
- Manicures: Artificial Nails
- Other: Anatomy, State Laws, Salon Management, Sanitation and Safety, Ethics, Chemistry
Year Two:
- Advanced Cutting
- Men’s Cutting & Styling
- Theater Make-Up
- Artificial Nails
- Advanced Perming (spiral, piggyback)
- Salon Management
- Diversity
- Chemistry
- Electricity
- Design Decisions
- Related Math Skills (both years)
- Employability Skills (both years)
Industry Partners:
- Shear Animal
- Tranquilities Spa/Salon
- Smart Styles
Related Careers:
- Esthetician
- Nail Technician
- Make-up Artist
- Salon Owner
- Hair Colorist
- Hair Stylist
- Cosmetic Chemist
- Retail Specialist
- Facial & Scalp Treatment Operator
Certifications Available:
- Students earn up to 800 hours toward the 1500 Vermont & New Hampshire state board required hours for licensure.
- OSHA CareerSafe 10-hour online certification
College Links:
- Opportunity to attend annual trend shows through River Bend Program
- O’Brien’s Training Center, College of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
- The Vermont College of Cosmetology
- New England School of Hair Design
- Empire Beauty School
- Michael’s School of Hair Design