Cosmetology
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Level I
Fundamentals of Hair Styling I
Fundamentals of Hair Styling II
Scalp & Hair Care Thermal Styling |
Hours
130
40
30
40
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Level II
Fundamentals of Hair Styling II
Nail Care
Scalp & Hair Care
Hair Cutting Techniques I |
Hours
20
90
35
90
20
30
45
30
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Level III
Nail Care
Hair Cutting Techniques II
Skin Care
Permanent Waving
Hair Coloring I
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Hours
90
90
35
90
55
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Level IV
Advanced Nail Care
Chemical Hair Relaxing
Hair Coloring I
Hair Coloring II
Professional Practice
Or Teachers Program
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Hours
45
120
40
95
60
500
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The Cosmetology program 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.
Cosmetology Kit Order Form 2026-2027 Information:
Students entering the 2026–2027 school year should use the provided links to place their kit orders to ensure prompt arrival by the first day of their semester. Please note that listed prices are only guaranteed during the designated ordering window. Prices may increase if orders are placed after the ordering period.
Career Pathways
- Funeral Attendants
- Licensing Examiner & Inspector
- Skincare Specialists
- Hairdresser, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists
- Manicurists & Pedicurists
- Receptionists & Information Clerks
- Teachers & Instructors
Industry Certifications
- Manicurist
- NOCTI Certification - Cosmetology PA
- OSHA 10
- PA State Cosmetology License
PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS
To find out what postsecondary (college) programs articulate skills and tasks from this Cosmetology program via the Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) program, click here and enter this information:
- Select Program of Study: Cosmetology / Cosmetologist, General
- CIP Code: 12.0401
- Select your year of Graduation
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Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
3" Binder (Cosmetology Notebook) ............$10.00 Black Shirt & Pants (Uniform)...................$75.00 Cosmetology Kit......................................$323.98
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Program Entrance Recommendations
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