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Cosmetology Program:
Cosmetology is a 1,000-clock hour program that includes the study and practice of all aspects of the beautification and care of hair, skin, and nails. The program includes classroom instruction and supervised practices of skills such as hairdressing, hair cutting, and coloring, manicuring, and skin care services. The program also includes the study of related topics such as anatomy, bacteriology, chemistry, and health; The Collective utilizes Milady curriculum to teach students to visualize, create, and shape themselves as designers. The program is a perfect union of art, design, and education, as well as the most current and innovative techniques in the industry. Students will learn foundational design principles of form, texture, and color, and then incorporate these principles in the daily practical assignments. The Collective also believes business and communication is a priority for all graduates and places a huge emphasis on this in our teaching and programs.
Esthetics Program:
The Esthetician program consists of 600-clock hours of theory and practical experience in all aspects of skin care. The program prepares students to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. The program includes instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and health principles on nutrition, decontamination and infection control, health and safety, facial and body massage, body wrapping and spa treatments, temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing, color and skin analysis, client consultation and care, applicable laws and regulations, business practices and sometimes related alternative healing regimens. (See catalog for details)
