TECS - Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology, barbering, and hair design, as well as skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon or barbering business. Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and other core skills for working in this profession. Students work with guests in a well-equipped lab and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment available in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers, analyze skin, hair, and nails, and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, basic skin and nail care, and hair extension procedures.

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, and examination required for licensure.

• Complete 1250 clock hours.

• Demonstrate principles and cosmetology/barbering skills: shampooing, arranging, dressing, curling, styling, men and women haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, haircoloring, skin care, nail services, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.

• Demonstrate principles and practices related to nail technology skills, manicuring, pedicuring, gel, and acrylic application, manual and electric filing, polishing, nail removal, client consultation and other concepts essential to becoming a successful nail technician.

• Demonstrate principles and practices related to esthetics and facial treatments.

• Explain general sciences related to cosmetology/barbering such as anatomy, infection control, hair structure, skin and nail structure, diseases and disorders, chemistry and electricity.

• Demonstrate salon processes and etiquette with sanitation procedures necessary for the health and safety of clients and workers.

• Perform cosmetology/barbering services on mannequins and public guests.

• Communicate effectively with salon guests and coworkers.

• Demonstrate communication through electronic, verbal, and written formats.

• Prepare for state board licensure examinations and licensing for the State of Utah.

• Explain and practice first aid.

• MTECH Program Certificate in Cosmetology

• Students are prepared to take the State of Utah written and practical exam to become a licensed Cosmetologist