• Cosmetology (CIP Code 12.0401)Cosmetology
     
     
    An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills related to experiences in a variety of beauty treatments including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion and hands. Instruction includes training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments; hair styling, setting, cutting, dyeing, tinting and bleaching; permanent waving; facials; manicuring; and hand and arm massaging. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, salon management, including record keeping and customer relations are also emphasized. Instruction is designed to qualify pupils for the licensing examination. 
     
     
    Order form for Cosmetology kit: Please click here for the Student Kit Order Form
  •  Programs of Study
     Level I
    Fundamentals of Hair Styling I
    Fundamentals of Hair Styling II
    Scalp & Hair Care
    Thermal Styling
     Hours
    130
    40
    30
    40
     Level II
    Fundamentals of Hair Styling II
    Nail Care
    Scalp & Hair Care
    Hair Cutting Techniques I
    Thermal Styling 
    Skin Care
    Hair Cutting Techniques II
    Permanent Waving 
     Hours
    20
    90
    35
    90
    20
    30
    45
    30
     Level III
    Nail Care
    Hair Cutting Techniques II
    Skin Care
    Permanent Waving
    Hair Coloring I
     Hours
    90
    90
    35
    90
    55
     Level IV
    Advanced Nail Care
    Chemical Hair Relaxing
    Hair Coloring I
    Hair Coloring II
    Professional Practice
    Or Teachers Program
    Hours
    45
    120
    40
    95
    60
    500

  • PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS

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    Cosmetology/ Cosmetologist, General

    CIP Code: 12.0401

     

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    Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
     
    2" Binder (Portfolio).................................$8.00
    3" Binder (Cosmetology Notebook)............$10.00
    Black Shirt & Pants (Uniform)...................$75.00
    Cosmetology Kit......................................$323.98
     
     
     
     
    Program Entrance Recommendations
     
    Active listening & speaking skills
    Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry, English
    Computer skills
    Manual dexterity
    Reading comprehension skills
    Social perceptiveness