About the Program

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Cosmetology explores the science behind beautifying the face, hair, and skin and covers all of the content required by the State Board of Cosmetology to meet the New Jersey requirements for licensure. Within the program, students must complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of instruction and attain competencies in each of the following areas: State Law and Regulations, Sanitization and Sterilization, Skin Care and Shaving, Hair and Scalp Treatments, Shampooing, Hair Styling, Hair Coloring, Chemical Curl Reformation, Manicuring and Pedicuring, Related Sciences, Professional Ethics and Shop/Salon Management. As part of the eleventh and twelfth grade curriculum, students work and operate the school-based salon and gain valuable industry experience by offering a wide range of services. Upon completion, students will have logged their required training hours and be prepared to take the State Board exam.