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Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is available for students with an interest in becoming a licensed Cosmetologist upon graduation from high school. Upon the completion of this two year, 1500 hour program students will be able to take the State of Vermont Licensing Exam. They are trained in cutting, styling, pedicures/manicures, facials and color.

Cosmetology students have gone on to become:
• Entrepreneurs
• Color Specialist
• Esthetician
• Manicurist
• Hair Stylist
• Platform Artist

Esthitician Program

An Esthetician is a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, the health and beauty of the skin. Estheticians provide preventative care for the skin and offer treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive. They may also manufacture, sell, or apply cosmetics. They are trained to detect skin problems that may require medical attention.

This program is 600 hours. Students will then be eligible to take the state Esthetician's Licensing exam. Only Seniors or Adults are eligible for this program.

Related Academics

Students interested in this program should enroll in anatomy, biology and/or chemistry courses. If a student is interested in owning his/her own business, then courses in accounting, entrepreneurship or business law could also prove to be helpful.

Since this is a two-year program it is essential that students meet as many of the high school requirements as possible during their freshman and sophomore years.

Industry Certification

Once licensure is obtained graduates from this program are employed throughout the state. For example: Indigo (Burlington), Top Notch (Stowe), JC Penney (state wide), Regis (Berlin), Jan's Beauty Boutique (Montpelier), and Family Heirloom (Barre).