A Career in Cosmetology

The Cosmetology (Personal Services) Pathway is an excellent avenue for those students who desire to be a part of the beauty industry. This course introduces both fundamental theory and practices of the personal care professions including cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians, and barbers. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Areas addressed in this course include state rules and regulations, professional image, bacteriology, decontamination and infection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, anatomy, and physiology. Students will experience basic hands-on skills in each area to help them determine the pathway they are most interested in pursuing.

Students must complete Intro to Personal Care prior to being admitted into Cosmetology II or Cosmetology III.

Mrs. Amelia Moore, Course Instructor