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Course Description

Our curriculum is designed to inspire students to think "beyond the chair" and to pursue opportunities in salon management, runway, print advertising, television, stage, film, marketing, sales, and product development. Learn the industry from the world's best and graduate with the knowledge to not only ace State Board, but to be a skilled part of today's thriving hair and beauty industry.
Students move from classroom instruction to clinic (hands-on) instruction, where practical knowledge is applied to a large client base.

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM OUTLINE - Your 1600 hour program is divided into six phases
Core - 300 hours (8 weeks full time). For part time education the hours remain the same but the weeks in each phase will double. Your first eight weeks at the Academy for Salon Professionals focus on preparing you for actual work on the salon floor. You will be introduced to color and cutting theory, styling applications, and product knowledge. You will be introduced to state board regulations and sanitation laws. You will begin with classroom theory and progress to work on mannequins and by the end of the eight weeks you will be working with live models. At the end of Core you will be anxious to apply what you’ve learned in our “real world” salon environment.

Phase I- 300 hours (8 weeks full time). Your next eight weeks will focus on getting you acclimated to salon activities. You will begin by assisting more senior students so that you may feel completely at home when you start with your own clients. After two weeks, you will be working with your own salon clients. You will continue to develop your skills in styling, cutting, color and perming. At this phase, you will also be introduced to lightener and will begin taking hilite/bleach clients.

Phase II- 300 hours (8 weeks full time). These eight weeks are heavily salon oriented. By this point, you will be very comfortable working with clients. You will perfect your consultation and communication skills as well as business building aspects of both developing and retaining your own clientele. You will be applying the skills you have learned and start developing them into your personal sense of style. You will be involved in advanced cut and color classes and begin training in makeup techniques. You will be comfortable working with and recommending home care products.

Phase III- 300 hours (8 weeks full time). In this phase, you continue with your advanced hair cut and color techniques and begin to practice state board testing procedures both practical and written. You will continue to spend time on the salon floor with clients. You will also take advanced makeup classes – including “copy a style” and photoshoot.

Phase IV- 300 hours (8 weeks full time). This is an exciting time as you get ready for your upcoming graduation hair show. You will create a story board for up to two models. Then you will make your vision come to life for an evening performance for family friends and the salon industry. You will also create a portfolio of professionally done photos of a model for which you create hair and make-up. You will also spend a good deal of time preparing for state board testing and will have two “mini” state board tests to prepare for your first “mock” state board test. You will also have multiple resume and interview classes that will help you develop a strong personalized resume and cover letter. With the resume classes you also receive hands-on coaching – including what to wear, questions to ask, and how to give a confident answer during the interview process.

Final Phase 100 hours (2.5 weeks full time). In the culmination of your program you will spend a great deal of time preparing for your state board testing. You will have your “mock” stateboard test which will make you feel more confident to take your real state board examination. You will also get to take practice written tests so that you are completely confident and comfortable with the testing to become a licensed Cosmetologist with the state. At this phase you, will take a salon tour so that you may be introduced to potential employers.

The Academy for Salon Professionals uses Pivot Point text books and teaching methods such as audio-visual, big posters, hands-on, games, lecture, crossword puzzles, round-robin, Jeopardy, role play, etc. Your books will include a Textbook, a Study Guide, and a State Board Review book. In addition, Nuts and Bolts is used to teach personal business development. Students move from classroom instruction to clinic (hands-on) instruction, where practical knowledge is applied to a large client base.

Graduates from this program receive a diploma and/or any certifications earned during the course of the program.

Number of students completing in 2010 -50