COSMETOLOGY

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PROGRAM INFORMATION: The A.W. Beattie Training Salon provides qualified Cosmetology students with the opportunity to use their energy, skills, and creativity on clients from the community in a state-of-the-art cosmetology salon. Students will study care of hair, nails and skin. They will learn the proper use of cosmetology tools and equipment, as well as techniques in hair cutting, styling, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring and skin care. Students will also focus on professionalism and customer relations while preparing to test for their Pennsylvania State Cosmetologist License.

 

 

COURSES OF STUDY

COSMETOLOGY: Students enrolled in the Cosmetology program will study a variety of subjects, not limited to:

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  • Sanitation and Safety
  • Hair and Scalp Care
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair Shaping
  • Permanent Waving
  • Manicures and Pedicures
  • Skin Care/Facials
  • Hair Coloring
  • Ethnic Hair
  • PA State Board Preparation

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    CAREER POTENTIAL

    COSMETOLOGY: Students who successfully complete the Cosmetology program may look forward to careers in the following fields after continued study/work experience, not limited to:

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  • Cosmetologist
  • Esthetician
  • Manicurist
  • Platform Artist
  • Cosmetology Teacher
  • Salon Owner/Manager
  • Sales Representative

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