Cosmetology

Plattsburgh Campus & Mineville Campus

Young professionals participate in the operation of a fully functional Cosmetology Salon Clinic. The Clinic provides an experiential salon experience where young professionals work with clients, process retail sales and practice essential communication and people skills.

First-year young professionals master basic Cosmetology competencies, while those in the second-year advance to more refined skills. Young professionals are given exposure to the dynamics and diversity of the field of cosmetology through industry events and style shows. Young professionals also work closely with local industry professionals through classroom demonstrations and other work-based learning opportunities. New York State licensure requires the young professional to have a minimum of 1000 clinical hours and to pass both a written and practical New York State Examination. This program provides the instruction to meet these requirements.

Professionalism

• Life Skills
• Career Opportunities
• Professional Image

Cosmetology Sciences

• Infection Control: Principles & Practices
• Anatomy/Physiology
• Basics of Chemistry/Electricity
• Properties of Hair & Scalp
• Diseases/Disorders (Hair, Skin, & Nails)

Scalp Care/Shampoos/Conditioners & Treatments

• Safety/Disinfection
• Client Consultation/Hair & Scalp Analysis
• Use of Shampoos/Conditioners/ Treatments

Haircutting

• Use of Implements
• Basic Haircuts
• Basic Haircutting Principles
• Safety/Disinfection

Hairstyling

• Hair Partings, Shaping, Pin Curls, Rollers, Finger Waving
• Blow-Dry/Thermal Styling/Hair Wrapping
• Brush & Comb-Out Style
• Formal Styling
• Consultation
• Safety/Disinfection

Business Skills

• Salon Business
• Seeking Employment
• On The Job

Wigs/Hairpieces

• Consultation
• Cleaning/Styling/Cutting/ Conditioning
• Safety/Disinfection

Chemical Texture Service

• Client Consultation
• Block Wrapping
• Processing/Neutralizing
• Instruction in Chemical Hair Relaxing/ Soft Curl Permanent
• Application/Procedure
• Safety/Disinfection

Haircoloring/Lightening

• Client Consultation
• Haircoloring Application Procedure (Semi, Demi, Permanent)
• Hair Lightening Techniques
• Safety/Disinfection

Skin Care

• Client Consultation
• Facial Makeup
• Facial
• Histology of Skin
• Hair Removal
• Safety/Disinfection

Nail Care

• Nail Structure/Growth
• Diseases/Disorders
• Manicuring/Pedicuring
• Advanced Nail
• Techniques
• Safety/Disinfection