Cosmetology
Learn the personal care of clients’ hair, skin, and nails.
Turn your creativity into a career you'll love.
If you're passionate about beauty, fashion, and helping people look and feel their best, Cosmetology is the program for you. Learn the art and science of hair, skin, and nail care while building the skills needed for an exciting career in the beauty industry.
Students receive hands-on training in haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, skincare, manicures, pedicures, and salon professionalism. You'll master the latest techniques while working with industry-standard tools, products, and equipment in a professional salon environment.
Take your skills to the next level by working with real clients in our full-service School of Cosmetology Salon, where you'll gain valuable experience and confidence providing hair, skin, and nail services to the public. This real-world training prepares you to deliver exceptional customer service while building your technical expertise.
Upon completing the program, students are prepared to take the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board licensing exam, opening the door to careers as a licensed cosmetologist, salon professional, makeup artist, salon owner, or other beauty industry opportunities.
Whether you dream of working behind the chair, owning your own salon, or continuing your education, Cosmetology gives you the skills, confidence, and experience to build a beautiful future.
Course Work
- Microbiology & Infection Control
- Trichology
- Fundamentals of Hair Cutting and Styling
- Fundamentals of Chemical Services
- Human Services Capstone
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Ohio State Cosmetology & Barber Board License
- Tanning Operators Certification
- Boutique Services: Braiding
- Boutique Services: Make-Up Artistry
- Boutique Services: Shampooing
- Bleeding Control Basic
- CPR
Career Outlook
- Licensed Cosmetologists
- Salon Managers and/or Owners
- Platform Artists
- Cosmetology Instructors
- Beauty Editors
- Estheticians
- Nail Technicians
- Makeup Artists
- Beauty Product Sale Representatives
Student Spotlight
Real students. Real experiences. Real success. Learn how PLCC students gained hands-on skills, industry experience, and a head start on their future careers.
Other Program Details
ENROLLMENT
PLCC Cosmetology program is a full time program for high school juniors and seniors. Students will have the opportunity to visit and apply during the sophomore year. Class size is limited to 38 students.
SCOPE, SEQUENCE, & CURRICULUM
The Scope, Sequence, and Curriculum document is updated annually with input and ultimate approval from the program’s Advisory Committee of industry professionals. This document contains detailed information about all that the program has to offer its students including the program goals, program alignment with state curriculum standards, a detailed description of each course taught within the program, program grading scale, industry credentials, and college credit opportunities specific to the program, and the program teacher’s own notes and input.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
PROGRAM FEES
$500 / year
COLLEGE CREDIT POTENTIAL
All programs at PLCC have the potential for either direct articulated credits at select colleges and/or universities or are able to acquire college credits through career technical assurance guides (CTAGs) in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
ON THE JOB TRAINING
During the senior year, students who have met the requirements and have received a recommendation by their program instructor, have the opportunity to go on School-to-Work Job Placement. We work with our students and local employers to place them in a job that is related to their program of study, giving them real-life experience while simultaneously earning school credit.
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