Cosmetology
"This program is fun, and I’m learning more and more everyday. It is definitely preparing me for successful career.”
Hanada Husary
Midpark High School
You enjoy working with people. You have an eye for beauty. There are tremendous career opportunities for students in cosmetology. Salons across the country are busier than ever and there are thousands of opportunities for hair designers, spa directors, estheticians, and nail technicians. Skincare, spa treatments, and nail care are the hottest specialty growth areas today.
In the Cosmetology program, you will learn to care for hair, skin, and nails and create style and beauty. You will have hands-on experience using styling tools, skin care, and color technology. Computer skills are stressed with a focus on the latest software in the cosmetology industry. This instruction plus the practical experience obtained in the Polaris Career Center salon, New Beginnings, qualifies you to take the State of Ohio Board of Cosmetology exam. In addition, during the two year program, you are required by the State to earn credit in junior English, science, senior English and math. You must pass these academic classes to qualify to take the State exam.
Skills
Shampooing
Bacteriology & sanitation
Facial applications
Permanent waving/chemical relaxing
Hair cutting
Hair styling
Manicuring/pedicuring
Shop and business management
Safety
Anatomy and physiology
Computer operations
Color techniques
Equipment
Styling tools
Computer
Career Options
(State license required)
Cosmetologist
Color technician
Perm specialist
Hair cutting specialist
Esthetician
Nail technician
Future Opportunities with Further Education
Salon owner/manager
Cosmetology school instructor
Inspector – State Board of Cosmetology
Cosmetology school owner
Platform artist
Equipment sales
High School Credit Junior Year
Cosmetology 3.0
Technology .5