2-Year Program

Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus

Mineville
The Cosmetology Program provides students with entry-level skills needed in the workplace through challenging educational experiences in academics, employability skills, and technical cosmetology skills.

New York State licensure requires the student to pass both a written and practical exam. This program provides the instruction to meet these requirements.

Plattsburgh
Students participate in the operation of a Cosmetology Clinic that offers them actual salon experience working with clients and retail sales as well as learning essential people skills. First-year students master basic Cosmetology competencies, while those in the second year advance to more refined skills including exposure to the dynamics of cosmetology through style shows. New York State licensure requires the student to pass both a written and practical State exam. This program provides the instruction to meet these requirements.

Program Highlights

• History & Career Opportunities
• Life Skills (math,
  writing, communication)
• Professional Image
• Customer Relations
• Infection Control
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Chemistry & Electricity
• Properties of Hair & Scalp
• Principles of Hair Design
• Shampooing, Scalp Care & Conditioning
• Haircutting
• Hairstyling
• Braiding & Extensions
• Wigs & Additions
• Chemical Texture Services
• Haircoloring
• Histology of the Skin
• Hair Removal
• Facials & Facial Makeup
• Nail Structure & Growth
• Manicuring & Pedicuring
• Advanced Nail Techniques
• Business Skills

View Documents

• View/Download Class Brochure (Mineville)
• View/Download Class Brochure (Plattsburgh)