Cosmetology

Cosmetology presents many tremendous career opportunities for students who have an eye for beauty and enjoy working with people. Salons across the country are busier than ever and offer thousands of opportunities for licensed cosmetologists. Today’s hottest growth areas include spa treatments, skin care, nail care and innovative color techniques. The cosmetology training you receive at Polaris Career Center will allow you to be on the cutting edge of all salon services.

In the Cosmetology program, you will learn to care for hair, skin and nails and create style and beauty. This course incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models. Computer skills are stressed as they relate to the business aspects of the cosmetology industry. This instruction, plus the practical experience obtained in the new Salon Allure, qualifies you to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam. During your junior and senior year, you are required by the State to complete 1500 classroom/lab hours and earn a total of four academic credits. Three of these credits are earned through the math and English graduation requirements at your associate school. The fourth credit MUST be in anatomy, biology or chemistry. You must maintain good attendance, pass all academic classes and each semester of Cosmetology theory and lab to qualify to take the State exam.

“I really enjoy Polaris because it sets me up to have a career opportunity right after high school. I also think that it’s great because I have learned a lot of beneficial information about my future career.” —Cheyenne Gross, Olmsted Falls High School

Career Options (State license required) Full-Service Cosmetologist Hair Stylist Color Technician Chemical Texture Specialist Haircutting Specialist Esthetician Nail Technician

Future Opportunities with Further Education Salon Owner/Manager Cosmetology School Instructor Inspector – State Board of Cosmetology Cosmetology School Owner Platform Artist Equipment Sales

High School Credit Junior Year Cosmetology: 3.0 Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year Cosmetology: 3.0

Potential College Credit *See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.

Certifications OSHA 10-Hour Upon successful completion of this program and 1,500 hours, students are eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam.