Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology, hair design, and skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon business. Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in a salon business. Students work with salon guests in a well-equipped salon and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers; analyze skin, hair, and nails; and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, and basic skin and nail care. This program includes 1600 clock time hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, and the examination required for licensure.

Objectives:

• Complete 1600 clock hours.
• Demonstrate principles and cosmetology/barbering skills: shampooing, styling, men and women haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, hair coloring, skin care, nail services, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
• Demonstrate principles and practices related to nail technology skills, manicuring, pedicuring, gel, and acrylic application, manual and electric filing, polishing, client consultation, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful nail technician.
• Explain general sciences related to cosmetology/barbering such as anatomy, infection control, hair structure, skin and nail, diseases and disorders, chemistry, and electricity.
• Demonstrate salon processes and etiquette with sanitation procedures necessary for the health and safety of clients and workers.
• Perform cosmetology/barbering services on mannequins and public guests.
• Communicate effectively with salon guests and coworkers.
• Demonstrate communication through electronic, verbal, and written formats.
• Prepare for state board licensure examinations and licensing for the State of Utah.
• Obtain CPR certification.

Licensing

The following are requirements for obtaining a State of Utah Cosmetology/Barbering License:

• Successfully complete the 1600-hour program.
• Obtain the "Verification of Hours" required by the Utah Divison of Occupational and Professional Licensing stamped by Bridgerland Technical College, signifying successful completion of courses and passing the final test with at least a 75% on the theory portion and a 90% on the practical portion.
• Score a minimum of 70% on the State Board Exams issued by Prov, Inv.

Services

We have a campus salon at our Brigham City Campus where the public can come get a haircut, color, facials, manicures, and more! Call for an appointment today at 435-723-5329.