Practicing on mannequins, students learn how to cut, set, style, perm and relax hair. Homework, practical assignments and projects are required. This course includes a detailed study of the structure and function of the human body including the skin, skeletal muscular, and nervous systems as they relate to massage and facials. Students learn the principles of electricity and its effect on the body as related to cosmetology. Practical work may be performed on customers in the clinic provided students meet state hour requirements and are approved by the instructor.
Students design their own salons.
Customer communication is practiced in the clinic. Students will participate in the job orientation program to learn skills necessary for interviewing for jobs, developing resumes, and completing job applications. Students prepare and review to take the Maryland State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. Students completing the Cosmetology program with a C or better and accumulating 1500 hours will be eligible to take the Maryland State Board of Cosmetology Examination. Students are responsible for the cost of the state examination.