A NEW CAREER IN A YEAR
Cosmetology
The study of cosmetology offers an exciting entry into the beauty industry with positions such as hair stylist, platform artist, waxing specialist, make-up artistry, facialist, manicurist, and product specialist. The Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requires 1,500 clock hours of education in a cosmetology school in order to sit for the required relicense exam.
$48,700
MEDIAN SALARY
Cosmetology
Possible Career Paths
Hairstylist
Cosmetologist
Salon or Spa Manager
Beautician
Wedding & Event Stylist
Lash Artist
Makeup Artist
Beauty Sales
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To provide training opportunities that will develop relevant technical skills and work procedures along with a positive professional attitude.
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To provide classroom/training facilities, instructional materials, and up-to-date equipment that meet current business and industry standards.
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To provide practical work-based training, allowing students to apply real life application to their skill.
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To gain proficiency in skills that will result in employment and/or advancements in education and training.
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To understand and demonstrate the safe use of tools and related instruments in the Cosmetology field.
Employment of barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2022 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. The need for barbers will stem primarily from an increasing population, which will lead to greater demand for basic hair care services. In addition, demand for hair coloring, hair straightening, and other advanced hair treatments has risen in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue over the coming decade.
The median wage for cosmetologists is $48,700 per year according to BLS.gov.
Winchester
CJ Horne, cjhorne@cte.edu
Terry Nelson, tnelson@cte.edu
Rebecca Helfenstein (Nail Tech/Esthetics Instructor)
Moriah Sallaz (Lead Instructor COS)
Nicholasville
Amy Roberts, aroberts@cte.edu
Crystal Baker, cbaker@cte.edu
Rebecca Helfenstein (Nail Tech/Esthetics Instructor)
Moriah Sallaz (Lead Instructor COS)
College Salon at our Winchester and Nicholasville Campuses
Book an Appointment at The College Salon
Our cosmetology students are ready to provide hair, makeup, waxing, facials and nail services. All are supervised by a licensed cosmetologist and it helps our students fulfill their hours requirement for licensure.
Salon hours are:
Winchester Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Nicholasville Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Monday – Friday - 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The prices are discounted.
Career Readiness
In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:
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