There should be a minimum total accumulation of 1500 (clock) hours, including 230 hours of theory classes, 1200 hours of skilled work and 70 unassigned hours of theory or skilled, used at the instructor's discretion as needed of the student dictates. The objective of the cosmetology course is to prepare you for all aspects of the salon service. Through classroom theory and clinical practice, you will begin the well-rounded foundation you need to become a successful cosmetologist. Our school's cosmetology comprehensive training will give you a solid foundation upon which will prepare you for many fields, such as: Hair Stylist, Day Spa Technician, Hair Coloring Specialist, Make-up Artist, Salon Owner, Platform Artist, Product Promoter, Sales Representative for beauty products, Educator, Lecturer, and many more.
•Ergonomics
•Products, Tools, and Equipment, Use and Safety
•Chemistry
•Anatomy
•Bacteriology / Biology
•Electricity •Trichology
•Skin Physiology •Nail Physiology
•Shampooing
•Hair Styling
•Hair Cutting
•Perm Wrapping
•Color Application
•Chemical Relaxer Application
•Wigs and Hair pieces
•Scalp and Hair Treatments
•Skin care treatments
•Application of Cosmetics
•Hair Removal
•Manicures
•Pedicures
•Professional Ethics
•Effective Communication and Human Relations
•Business Planning
•Licensing or certification requirements and regulation
•Business Management
U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code:
Clock Hours Required:
1500
There shall be a minimum total accumulation of 350 (clock) hours, including 85 hours of theory classes and 250 hours of skilled work, and 15 unassigned hours of theory or skilled, used at the instructor’s discretion, depending on the student's needs. Our Manicurist program covers everything the student needs to be a professional. The manicurist course consists of classroom and clinic area experience. Instruction covers manicures, pedicures, artificial nails as well as the state laws governing health, safety, and sanitation. One of the largest areas in the beauty industry is nail care. Properly trained and licensed manicurists are in demand. Our manicurist program offers the student both theory and practical segments necessary to pass the state licensing requirements. There are many exciting career opportunities available for manicurists, such as: Nail Care Specialist, Nail Technician, Nail Salon Manager, Salon Owner, Platform Artist, Product Representative, Retail Specialist, Pedicurist, Educator, Lecturer and many more.
•Ergonomics
•Products, Tools, and Equipment, Use and Safety •Nail Physiology
•Skin Physiology
•Chemistry
•Electricity
•Ecology
•Manicures
•Pedicures
•Massage
•Nails Mend
•Artificial Nail Removal
•Nail Extensions
•Electric Nail File
•Effective Communication and Human Relations
•Business Planning
•Licensing or certification requirements and regulation
•Business Management
U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code:
Clock Hours Required:
350
Our Esthetics program covers everything the student needs to be a professional. The esthetics program consists of classroom and clinic area experience. Instruction covers business skills, skin science, skin treatments as well as the state laws governing health, safety and sanitation. Properly trained and licensed estheticians are in demand. Our esthetics program offers the student both theory and practical segments necessary to pass the state licensing requirements. There are many exciting career opputunities available for Estheticians, such as: Skin Care Specialist, Makeup Artist, Esthetician Spa Manager, Esthetician Spa Owner, Product Representitive, Retail Specialist, Lecturer and many more.
To become an instructor, a student must complete 1000 clock hours. Anyone interested in becoming an Instructor must be a graduate of an accredited cosmetology school in either the state of Mississippi or any other state. The student must hold a current Mississippi Cosmetology license. Applicants must have six semester hours approved by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. The subject matter is as follows: training in theory observation, skill observation, the professional teacher, student motivating, methods, management, testing evaluation, and cosmetology law, rules and regulations. Instructor training also includes practical training and technical instruction covering all practices of cosmetology. For persons interested in a career as a Cosmetology Instructor, the following employment opportunities are as follows: School Manager, School Instructor, Platform Educator, Lecturer, Styles Director, or School Ownership.