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Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models.

Questions? Call 440.891.7732

Cosmetology presents many tremendous career opportunities for students who have an eye for beauty and enjoy working with people.  Salons across the country are busier than ever and offer thousands of opportunities for licensed cosmetologists.  Today's hottest growth areas inlude spa treatmets, skin care, nail care and innovative color techniques.  The cosmetology license that you earn at Polaris Career Center will allow you to be on the cutting edge of all salon services.

In the Cosmetology program, you will learn to care for hair, skin, and nails and create style and beauty. This course incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models. Computer skills are stressed as they relate to the business aspects in the cosmetology industry. This instruction, plus the practical experience obtained in the new Salon Allure, qualifies you to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam. During your junior and senior year, you are required by the State to complete 1500 classroom/lab hours and earn a total of four academic credits.  Three of these credits are earned through the math and English graduation requirements at your associate school.  The fourth credit MUST be in anatomy, biology or chemistry.  You must maintain good attendance, pass all academic classes and each semester of Cosmetology theory and lab to qualify to take the State exam.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Cosmetology: 3.0, Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year
Cosmetology:  3.0

Certifications
OSHA 10-Hour
Upon successful completion of this program and 1500 hours, students are eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam.

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Cosmetology Handbook
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Junior Right-Hand Kit Order Form

Junior Left-Hand Kit Order Form
Senior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Kit Order Form
Sample Assignments
Uniform Ordering
 


Skills

  • State rules and regulations
  • Professional development
  • Shampooing/conditioning
  • Hair styling
  • Haircutting
  • Chemical restructuring
  • Hair coloring
  • Nail care
  • Skin care
  • Salon ecology, anatomy & physiology, electricity and chemistry
  • Trichology


Equipment

  • Styling tools
  • Computer


Career Options

(State license required)

  • Full-Service Cosmetologist
  • Hair Stylist
  • Color Technician
  • Chemical Texture Specialist
  • Haircutting 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


Teacher: Wanda Pennington

Email:  wpenning@polaris.edu
Certifications:  Managing Cosmetologist License; Instructor’s License
At Polaris Since:  2006
Industry Experience:  47 years licensed Cosmetologist; have managed salons and owned a salon for 19 years
Interests/Hobbies:  Reading, jewelry making, flea markets and antiques


Teacher: Ramona Hasan

Email:  rhasan@polaris.edu
Education:  5 year license in Career Technical Education in the area of Cosmetology, Kent State University
Certifications:  Cosmetology Instructor, Managing Cosmetologist
At Polaris Since:  2014
Industry Experience:  Licensed Cosmetologist for 23 years
Interests/Hobbies:  Spending time with my 3 children, vacations with the family, boating and relaxing in the sun 

Cosmetology 2020-2021 Advisory Members

Ms. Denise Buchko, Future Directions Hair Studio & Spa
Ms. Kerrie Butler, Head 2 Toez Salon & Spa
Mrs. Sandy DeLong, Great Clips
Ms. Savanna Fisher, Head 2 Toez Salon & Spa
Ms. Summer Fitch, Great Clips
Ms. Kimberly Forgus, Queen B Studio & Salon
Ms. Stephany Mitchell, Queen B Studio & Salon
Ms. Mackenzie Watts, Ohio City Salon
Ms. Allyson Whitticar, Great Clips
7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
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