Cosmetology students develop their skills in cutting, styling, permanent waving and coloring hair and are expected to become fully licensed by the Ohio Board of Cosmetology upon graduation of this two-year program. Graduates will then be able to work in salons as licensed cosmetologists. Students are trained on Pivot Point International and learn the latest techniques from industry experts.
Career opportunities:
Hair StylistCosmetic SpecialistManicuristCosmetic or Equipment SalesMake-Up ArtistSkin Care SpecialistHair Color TechnicianBeauty Products BuyerPursue a manager’s license for careers in management and ownership
Skills gained:
Hair CareHair CuttingHair ColoringPermanent WavingNail SculptingSkin CarePedicureFacial
Certifications/College credit:
Students will take the Ohio State Board Exam for Cosmetologists and will be fully licensed upon successful completion of the high school program the state exam. No further college education is necessary. For those wishing to go into management and ownership, it is recommended that they study business in either a two-year or four-year college. Internships, job placement Seniors will be placed in area salons as soon as the instructor deems them able. They will still report to the Career Center for academic instruction, but will then go to their job site instead of the lab for the second half of the school day for a nine-week period. Pivot Point is a registered service mark and trademark owned by Pivot Point International, Inc.