The Cosmetology curriculum teaches the art and science of cosmetology as well as basic business and interpersonal skills. Students learn hair, skin and nail care along with health and safety procedures. Building upon a foundation of cosmetology theory, students gain hands-on experience in beauty culture practice. Students work in the classroom and under actual salon conditions.

Course work prepares graduates for the Washington State Cosmetology Licensing Examinations. Students completing the Cosmetology program receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

Admission to the Certificate program is by waiting list. All interested students should call (206) 542-5056 to request a brochure be mailed to them or download it from the link above. Next, interested students will need to attend an information session. Session dates and times are listed in the brochure.

Degrees and Certificates
Certificate of Proficiency

Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

1. Successfully interact with customers and build a clientele.
   
   
2. Perform hair care and styling services such as scalp treatments, shampooing, cutting, shaping, setting and combing techniques, as well as chemical treatments including permanent waving, hair coloring and lightening, and chemical relaxing.
   
   
3. Perform nail care services such as manicuring and pedicuring.
   
   
4. Perform skin care services including skin analysis, make-up application and basic facial treatments, and superfluous hair removal.
   
   
5. Perform appropriate safety and sanitation procedures related to all hair, skin and nail services.
   
   
6. Conduct typical business operations such as making appointments, cashiering and inventory.