COSMETOLOGIST
Certificate #1181-12B

As a Cosmetologist, you will provide beauty services such as shampooing and conditioning, cutting, coloring, perming, and styling hair. Additionally, you will braid, press, curl, relax, design hairstyles, and provide nail and skin services. All work will be performed safely using proper disinfection and sanitation techniques. You will graduate the program with the skills necessary for establishing and maintaining a clientele. Topics also include knowledge of laws pertaining to cosmetologists, as well as skills necessary for starting and managing your own salon. Upon completing MSC’s Cosmetologist program, you will be prepared to take the Arizona Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.

JOB ROLES: Cosmetologist, Hairdresser, and Hairstylist; Manicurist and Pedicurist; Skin Care Specialist; Makeup Artist; Wax Technician; Braid Technician; Hair Cutter; Salon Chemical Technician; Color Technician; Wig/Extension Specialist; Retail Specialist; Platform Artist; Style Director; Sales Representative.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have Social Security Number or Tax ID card for State Board licensing exam. Students under 23 need either HS Diploma, or GED, or 10 high school credits with two credits in English. Cutting Edge Style Academy students enroll primarily through West-MEC, however, open enrollment is available on a limited basis with program manager approval, (623.979.9883).

CLASS SCHEDULES:
DAYS
Full Time 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Part Time 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

NIGHTS
Full Time 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
Part Time 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. & Sat 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Part Time 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.


SALARY OUTLOOK
$8.61 - $16.65 - $33.04
COMPLETION TIME
55 Weeks

PROGRAM COST