Cosmetology

Introduction 

A cosmetologist is someone who cuts and styles hair. He or she can also offer other services such as coloring, extensions, and straightening. Cosmetologist’s help their clients improve on or acquire a certain look with the right hairstyle. Hairstylists often style hair for weddings, proms, and other special events in addition to routine hairstyling. All hair Stylists are governed by their state cosmetology board and must hold a valid cosmetology license before working on the public. Cosmetologists and other personal appearance workers held about 628,000 jobs in 2019. They typically work in hair salons and barbershops, although there are those who work in spas or resorts

Expected Growth

There will be job opportunities available in cosmetology over the next decade. Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2020, but the amount of growth will vary by specialty. There will be strong competition for jobs in upscale salons.

Expected Salary 

Annual salaries range from $15,530 to $43,904. The average full-time cosmetologist earns about $14 per hour. Cosmetologists work in “personal care industries,” which include full-service salons, day spas and as skin care and nail technicians

 

 

Schedule

1st year Cosmetology

Traditional School Calendar

Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30am OR 12:00-4:00pm

Summer hours

5 weeks (Month of June)

 M-Th 7:30am-5:30pm

AND

2nd year Cosmetology

Traditional School Calendar ending mid-April

Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30am

Course Fees

Year one

$650.00. Includes student kit (utilized both years), 2 uniform shirts and consumable lab fee.

Year Two 

$75.00 Consumable lab fee

**Plan ahead for State testing fees (approximately $160.00) upon completion of the Cosmetology program.

Self-pay Tuition

$1,250.00 Per Semester if student is still in High School plus the student kit fee of $650.00.

Once a student receives their high school diploma they will be considered a post-secondary student of Arapahoe Community College and will pay tuition based on the college fee schedule. 

Specialized Training

Orientation                             General Science  

Life skills                                   Anatomy & Physiology

Hair and Skin Science           Business Skills       

Salon Business                        Cosmetology

Diseases & Disorders              Haircoloring

Haircutting                               Chemical Texture

Skin Care                                   Nail Care