Cosmetology

Students will learn basic bacteriology, infection control, and salon safety practices. Students will be able to recognize infectious disorders, and contagious diseases and learn the dispensary requirements, product storage, and requirements of the laws and rules, which regulate the cosmetology industry in Ohio. 

Students will learn trichology, the anatomy of the head and scalp, structure of the hair and various techniques and procedures for analyzing hair, scalp disorders and diseases. Students will be able to determine hair porosity, elasticity, density, texture and growth patterns as well as conduct chemical tests for treated hair and ability to recommend corrective scalp treatment. 

Courses: Microbiology and Infection Control, Trichology

Students will apply basic skills, knowledge, and safety practices when giving permanent/chemical waves, curl re-forming, chemical relaxers and hair color techniques to include tinting, highlighting, bleaching, and foiling. Facials,manicures, nail enhancements and pedicures.

Students will apply the principles of anatomy, skin analysis, infection control and safety for safe hair removal, skincare treatments, and facial massage. Students will use electrical and manipulative facial treatments including masks, packs, make-up techniques. Students will also learn advanced skin care treatments, targeted massage, and enhancement applications using specialized products and techniques. 

Courses: Fundamentals of Chemical Services, Skin Care Fundamentals and Enhancements

Cosmetology License Certifications Available: Upon successful completion of the two-year program and the accumulation of 1500 hours, students are eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology Examination for a cosmetology license. 

College credit available for transfer upon completion of the course.
(Certain requirements may be necessary for award of credit)
 
Cuyahoga Community College (Tech Prep): 3 credits
University of Akron: 30 Credits
Kent State University: 30 Credits