Cosmetology I Course No. 8527

Cosmetology II Course No. 8528

Offered at the Advanced

Career Education (ACE) Centers at Hermitage and Highland Springs and The Academy at Virginia Randolph

ACE @ Hermitage Instructor: Email Karl Fox, Email Yvett Hart

ACE @ Highland Springs Instructor: Email Julie Childress, Email Pearl Williams

2 years – 6 credits

State Course Title: Cosmetology I, Cosmetology II.

Cosmetology I serves as a foundation for the entire cosmetology curriculum, familiarizing the student with basic procedures that will, with practice, lead to the skills of the occupation. Emphasis is placed on professional ethics, image development, and the skills required of a licensed cosmetologist.

In the second-year course, students expand on the knowledge and skills that are required for licensure. Emphasis is placed on advanced technique, with increased speed and perfection. Lab work is performed on mannequins, students, and patrons from the school and community in the school and in the salon. This allows students to gain the skills needed to ensure a smooth transition from school to employment in this industry. Students are encouraged to work in a salon as a stylist through the work experience program second semester.

Students who successfully complete the 2-year program will have the opportunity to take the state board exam to become a licensed cosmetologist, including becoming a salon manager/owner or makeup specialist

For questions please email the Pre-Engineering and Industrial Careers, Agricultural Education, and JROTC Specialist or visit their page here.

We spent the afternoon with Dionne Hughes, Owner and Stylist of Image Enhancement Center and were joined by her new hire, Sah’Miyah Fife, ACE Center at Highland Springs Cosmetology student and ACE Center at Highland Springs cosmetology instructor Cynthia Williams. We discussed everything from the importance of training young people to get into the industry to what makes a successful stylist in the industry to having the business knowledge to start your own salon. Check out our podcast! Click here to listen.