The Collins Career Center Cosmetology Program provides education and skills training to students desiring a position in the cosmetology field. The goal of the Cosmetology Program is to prepare students to pass the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology licensure examination. Students will be eligible to sit for this exam upon successful completion of the program.
Cosmetology is the art and science of beautifying hair, skin, and nails. Cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair. Additionally, cosmetologists may train to give manicures, pedicures, scalp and facial treatments; provide skin and makeup analysis; and clean and style wigs and hairpieces.
The Cosmetology Program at Collins Career Center provides a curriculum, which includes theory, skills, and salon ethics required to become a licensed cosmetologist. Students practice techniques in a practical work-supervised salon setting including: hair cutting and styling, nail care including manicures and pedicures, chemical and skin care services. By building upon a foundation of cosmetology theory, students will gain valuable hands-on experience in beauty culture practice.
Students work both in the classroom and in lab, under salon conditions.
The Collins Career Center Cosmetology Program is divided into two (2) certificate areas of specialization.
The Cosmetology Certificate options provide the student with the knowledge and basic skills required to become a licensed cosmetologist. This program area is 1500 clock hours in length and covers the following areas of study:
This area of specialization expands on the cosmetology certificate. In addition to learning the basic knowledge and skills required to become a licensed cosmetologist, this program provides students with the knowledge necessary to manage their own salon or work as an independent contractor for already established salons. This program makes the following careers available: salon owner, distribution consultant, instructor, salon management and many more career opportunities. This program offers training in advanced techniques, additional cosmetology laws and rules, and public health and safety issues. This program is an additional 300 hours in length to the Cosmetology certificate program.
The Nail Technician Program is designed for the student who is preparing for a career in manicuring, pedicuring and nail application. This program is 200 clock hours in length and covers the following areas of study:
This area of specialization expands on the Nail Technician Certificate. In addition to learning the basic knowledge and skills required to become a licensed nail technician, this program provides students with the knowledge necessary to manage their own nail salon. This program offers training in advanced techniques, additional cosmetology laws and rules, and public health and safety issues. This program is an additional 100 hours in length to the Nail Technician program.