Is COSMETOLOGY for you?
Would you like to...
- Experience a full-service interactive salon environment providing hair, nail, and skin care services
- Explore the strategies necessary to manage or own a salon or sp
- Earn Ohio State Board Licensure
In this lab you need to be/have:
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Good communication skills
- Willing to serve others
- Good work ethic
- Good attendance
IN COSMETOLOGY YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:
- Tanning Certification
- State Cosmetology License * Given that you pass the state exam administered in the spring of your senior year.
SKILLS TAUGHT IN COSMETOLOGY:
- Styling Techniques
- Hair Cutting/Coloring
- Chemical Textures
- Chemical Relaxing
- Facial Massage
- Waxing
- Wig Care
- Scalp Treatment
- Manicure/Pedicure/Artificial Nails
- Retail Sales/Salon Management
- Reception/Dispensing/Consultation
- State Cosmetology License
TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:
Manicurist — $19,440
Cosmetologist — $22,570
Skin Care Specialists — $29,190
Salon Owner — Self-determined
* National Median Salaries
* Ohio Career Information System, 2010
* May require post-high school degrees
CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION:
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Color Specialist
- Cosmetics Sales
- Product Sales
- Manicurist
- Skin Care Technician
- Permanent Wave Specialist
- National Educator
CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION:
- Salon Owner
- Salon Manager
- * In order to qualify for the Manager’s test an additional 300 hours is required
ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS
- North Central State College