ACC cosmetology/hairdressing course gets underway in August

ENFIELD—Asnuntuck Community College is offering a 54-week cosmetology (hairdressing) program that begins Aug. 21.

The program offers small class sizes offering students personal attention from instructors.

Students receive training in both theory and practical experience which prepares them to take the Connecticut State Board examination.

To obtain a license in Connecticut, students must successfully complete 1,500 hours in hairdressing and cosmetology education, as well as pass the state of Connecticut exam.

Asnuntuck’s program includes 200 hours of classroom instruction and 1,300 hours of clinical instruction which trains students to provide a wide variety of services including cuts, highlights, color, and blowouts.

Students can apply for Massachusetts Cosmetology licensure after earning licensure in Connecticut.

For more information on the cosmetology program, visit https://asnuntuck.edu/program_page/c osmetology/.

Asnuntuck hosts its own spa and salon which provides the public with various services in the clinic throughout the year, allowing Asnuntuck students to have hands-on work experience. To learn more and/or register call 860-253-3028 or email ASContinuingEd@acc.commnet.edu.