The Cosmetology program incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models.
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. 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 (opening Fall of 2019), qualifies you to take the State of Ohio 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.
High School Credit Junior Year Cosmetology: 3.0, Technology: .5 High School Credit Senior Year Cosmetology: 3.0 Certifications CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour Upon successful completion of this program, you are eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam. Potential College Semester Hour Credit Cuyahoga Community College *See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.
(State license required)
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
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