Salt Lake Community College - Barbering and Cosmetology

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Need a haircut, style, manicure, pedicure, or more? Come see us at the Redwood Campus in the Administration Building. Call (801)957-4030 to make an appointment.

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Unlimited opportunities are available for skilled hair stylists. People always want to look their best and that means your career prospects are looking very good.

There's only one way to learn barbering and cosmetology, and that's by doing it. SLCC provides students with a true-to-life salon environment with plenty of hands-on experience. Learning is approached on a personal basis with appropriate discussion and lectures.

As a Barbering/Cosmetology student at SLCC, you will study cosmetology which emphasizes learning to design hair and enhance beauty. You will receive instruction in the study of chemicals and how to maintain proper condition, color and curl of hair*. You will study current and past fashion trends to provide familiarization with cycles of hairstyles and designs. Instruction is given in basic make-up, manicuring, skin care and basic esthetics. As a specialist, a graduate should expect post-graduate study/training in any of the above named specialties.

*Specializing in the study of Trichology (cutting, coloring, permanent waving and styling) is possible.



There are three options for earning your credentials in barbering and cosmetology. Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS): 71 hours Certificate of Completion: 61 hours Diploma: 65 hours In addition to the required courses the program also requires 2,000 clock hours of instruction to qualify for a certificate, diploma or degree. On average it takes 6 to 7 semesters to complete the entire program. Talk to us to see how you can finish in less time - 801-957-4330. Successful completion of a certificate, diploma or degree enables graduates to take the state licensing examination.



Tuition and fees are based on the resident/nonresident tuition schedule. Estimated cost of tools & supplies: $800 Estimated cost of books: $200 ESTIMATED TOTAL: $9,000



	The Barbering and Cosmetology program is offered Monday through Thursday at: SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus 4600 S. Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 (801)957-4330 Choose between two program times, including: Morning Program 7am - 12pm Evening Program 5pm - 10pm Five mandatory classes required for the certificate, diploma, or AAS degree may be taken Fridays between 8am - 10pm.

SLCC provides students with a true-to-life salon environment so students can develop their skills as barbers and cosmetologists. In addition, faculty and guest lecturers share their hard-earned knowledge and experience giving students a foundation upon which to build. Esthetics instruction is also part of the curriculum.

Students provide hands-on barbering and cosmetology services which are available to the public.
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To strengthen your academic experience, SLCC participates with Skills USA as part of the training. Students learn communication, marketing and leadership skills necessary for success after graduation. Current and former students have consistently been winners at state and national Skills USA competitions.

SLCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).



Unlimited opportunities are available for skilled hair stylists. People always want to look their best, their skin to look younger, their hair highlighted or colored and their hands and feet well groomed. That means your career prospects look very good. Read the descriptions below to get a better idea of what's possible.
	Hair Stylist Working in a salon environment as a stylist, manager or owner. Servicing clients in all aspects of barbering and cosmetology. Job tasks: Cutting, styling, coloring and perming or chemically relaxing hair on clients.
	Esthetician Employed at a day spa or facial salon servicing clients with care and maintenance of skin, make up and esthetic services. Job tasks: Facial cleansing and massage, facial treatments, body and facial waxing, make up applications, pedicures and manicures.
	Nail Technician Employed in full service salons focusing on manicuring and applying artificial nails. Job tasks: Care and maintenance of hands and nails. Application of acrylic, fiberglass and gel nails.
	Manufacturer's Rep Employed by manufacturers to represent and educate stylists on product lines. Job tasks: Meet with salon owners/stylists to educate and order supplies needed for day-to-day salon operations.
	Educator Educate salon professionals on updated products and techniques. Job tasks: Provide continuing education for stylists by attending conferences and seminars.

Salon owners are continually checking on the availability of soon-to-be graduating students. Program Advisory Committee members recognize SLCC as one of the best, if not the best programs in the state. This is based on the knowledge, education and skill levels of our graduates.

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