A cosmetology education will enhance your creativity, teach you technical applications and finesses your customer service skills. A variety of programs are usually available to meet the needs of your daily schedule such as full and part-time options. In about one to two years, you'll be prepared to take your state board exam.

Though the curriculum at every school will vary, here are a few of the areas you'll develop keen technical skills in...

Learn basic, contemporary and advanced principle techniques and the latest trends in haircutting and hair styling for men, women and children.

Incorporate your own creativity as you study the concepts of hair texture and how to create the ideal hair cut or style for your clients.

Discover the therapeutic effects of spa manicure and pedicure treatments. Perform paraffin wax treatments. Massage and soothe the skin with oils and lotions.

Learn the techniques necessary to sculpt and contour a variety of artificial nails, apply nail tips, wraps, gels, and other natural manicuring techniques used in salons today.

You'll grasp fundamental application techniques and how variations in color complement one another.

Build a career in several spa services such as therapeutic massages, esthetic skin care procedures and rejuvenating facials.

We'll teach you the business, inside and out. Once you leave our beauty school, you'll have the capabilities to effectively manage a salon.

Take your career even further and become a business owner. Learn the necessary business building practices you need to successfully open your own professional salon.

In our beauty schools, you'll work with several different types of products. Use your expertise and knowledge to become a professional in the field of sales.

Use your familiarity of varying products, their elements and the effects to assist in product development.

Educate other future cosmetologists by providing technical training. We'll introduce teaching methodology and educational techniques needed to develop lesson plans, evaluate student skills and more.

When you enroll in any Cosmetology school you won't need one of those luggage suitcase type of backpacks to carry all your books. Instead of feeding you boring text from a thick book, many high-end schools offer reference books to engage your attention and enhance your skills!

Many textbooks are visually compelling and provide a basic cosmetology foundation by introducing artistic and visual concepts that nurture creativity as well as interpersonal and sales skills.

HAIRCUTTING SECTION covers international principles of haircutting presented in an architectural format. Three-dimensional images are used to demonstrate the components of this disciplined, precise and structured cutting system, progressing from simple to complex skills.

HAIRDESIGNING SECTION builds upon the learning process presented in the Haircutting Section. Students implement principles of form, balance, movement, and abstract techniques.

HAIRCOLORING SECTION incorporates the art, balance, depth, and tone of haircoloring. Students learn fundamental color laws, application techniques, decolorizing and formulation science with an emphasis on visual learning and inspiration.

NAILS SECTION covers the fundamentals of regulatory preparation through the biological construction of the nails, hands and feet as well as sanitation and disinfection procedures critical to avoid spreading infection in the salon. Basic manicuring, nail shapes, acrylic, gel, and fabric nail techniques are presented, in addition to complex two and three dimensional techniques in nail artistry.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SECTION develops relationship-building techniques for students to succeed in the business aspect of the salon industry.

COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD SUPPLEMENT SECTION designed to be of assistance to students in preparing for the various license examinations. In addition, its regular use in the classroom will serve as an important aid in the understanding of all subjects taught in cosmetology schools and be required in the practice of cosmetology.