Cosmetology
Life Sciences & Services Academy
Health, Hospitality & Human Services Pathway
Program Description
All cosmetology students work inĀ The Salon at Minuteman!
Cosmetology is the study of all phases of hair, nail and skin care. Students learn basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure.
This career major will prepare students for entry-level positions in cosmetology or a related career field. The mission of the Cosmetology major is to develop professionals with a creative flair for hair and fashion combined with a strong personal commitment and a sense of professional ethics.
Students will graduate fully prepared to pass both the written and practical state board operators exam. This license will provide individuals with career opportunities such as color and highlighting specialists, perm technicians, platform artists, hair stylists, manicurists, makeup artists, desairologists and educators.
Course Content
- Wet Hairstyling
- Finger Waving
- Scalp Treatments
- Hair Shaping
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Facials
- Salon Management
- Braiding
- Blow-Dry Styling
- Thermal Curling
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Hair Coloring
- Hair Removal
- Permanent Waving
- Customer Service
- Dimensional Hair Coloring
- Foiling
- Hair Lightening
- Artificial Hair Styling
- Chemical Hair Straightening
Career Tree: Cosmetology
Cosmetology Instructors
Cynthia Demaio
Melissa McLaughlin
Industry Certifications
- Mass Cosmetology License
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
- Barbicide
- Barbicide/COVID-19
Possible Career Pathways
- Colorist
- Cosmetology Instructor
- Esthetician
- Hair Extension Technician
- Hair Stylist
- Makeup Artist
- Manicurist
- Massage Therapist
- Platform Artist
- Salon Owner
Salary
Massachusetts averages:
- Hair Stylist: $59,851/year
- Manicurist: $52,692/year
- Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist: $48,237/year
National average:
- Hair Stylist: $29,680/year
- Manicurist: $29,210/year
- Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist: $37,300/year
Sources: Indeed.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Source 1, source 2, source 3)
(Updated 1/23/23)
Advisory Committee Partners
- Ailish and Aston
- Blondie Salon and Spa
- Creative Expressions Salon
- Dellaria Salon
- J&L Hair Studio
- Middlesex Community College
- Salon XS
- Station Row Salon
- Supercuts
- WendyO Salon
College Partners
- Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
Employers Hiring Minuteman Graduates
- Ailish and Aston
- Blondie Salon and Spa
- Creative Expressions Salon
- Dellaria Salon
- Paul Keneth Salon
- Paul Mammola Salon
- Salon XS
- Supercuts
- Vianni & Clark