2-Year Program

Plattsburgh Campus & Mineville Campus

Students participate in the operation of a fully functional Cosmetology Salon Clinic. The Clinic provides hands-on salon experience where students work with clients, process retail
sales and practice essential communication and people skills. First-year students master basic Cosmetology competencies, while those in the second-year advance to more refined skills.
Students are given exposure to the dynamics and diversity of the field of cosmetology through industry events and style shows. Students also work closely with local industry professionals through classroom demonstrations and other
work-based learning opportunities. New York State licensure requires the student to have a minimum of 1000 clinical hours and to pass both a written and practical New York State
Examination. This program provides the instruction to meet these requirements.

Program Highlights

• History & Career Opportunities
• Life Skills
• Professional Image
• Communications Skills
• Infection Control
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Chemistry & Electricity
• Properties of the Hair & Scalp
• Principles of Hair Design
• Scalp Care, Shampooing & Conditioning
• Hair-cutting
• Hair-styling
• Braiding & Extensions
• Wigs & Additions
• Chemical Texture Services
• Hair-coloring
• Histology of the Skin
• Hair Removal
• Facials & Facial Makeup
• Nail Structure & Growth
• Manicuring & Pedicuring
• Advanced Nail Techniques
• Business Skills