Master Cosmetology Program

The Master Cosmetology Program is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in Cosmetology or a related career field.

Objectives

Upon completion of the program requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

  1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
  2. Project professionalism, visual poise and proper grooming.
  3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment.
  5. Perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of hair styling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, and nail care.
  6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise clients in the total look concept.
  7. Apply academic learning, technical information and related matters to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
  8. Stand for long periods of time and hold certain positions and stances while performing services.
  9. Be exposed to chemicals used in performing services.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.

Cost:

Program: $18,500.00

Application: $100

Kit/Supplies/Books $1,500

Curriculum

The curriculum for students enrolled in a school of cosmetology for a complete course of a minimum of nine (9) months and totaling fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of training 300 theory + 1200 service application hours) shall be as follows:

HOURSSUBJECT-UNIT (T)=THEORY (C)=CLINICAL SERVICE APPLICATION
250(T) THEORY/THEORY LEVEL II
Chemistry, Cleansing and Disinfection, Theory of Permanent Waving- Theory of Hair Coloring, Theory of Hair and Scalp Treatments and Conditioning, Theory of Hair Cutting, Theory of Shampooing, Theory of Hairdressing/Hairstyling, Theory of Nail Care and Skin Care Chemistry, Cleansing and Disinfecting, Physiology, Electricity, Safety Precautions, Health, Public Sanitation, Methods, Chemical Agents, Types, Classifications, Bacterial Growth, Biology, Infections, Infection Control, Products, Tools, Equipment Use and Safety
50(T) THEORY/SOCIAL SKILLS, RECEPTION OR DESK WORK, ART AND ETHICS, STATE BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY LAWS AND RULES

Fundamentals of Business Management, Opening a Salon, Business Plan, Written Agreements, Laws, Salon Operations, Policies, Practices, Compensation Packages, Payroll Deductions, Telephone Etiquette, Advertising, Sales, Communications, Public/human Relations, Insurance, Salon Safety; Seeking Employment, On the Job, and Professional Ethics, State Laws and Rules

*When a student has completed 300 hours in th e above curriculum, the licensed instructor shall complete a statement to be directed to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, signed by the licensed instructor, and the student (and properly notarized) stating the student is now prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on live subjects. After completion of the first 300 hours of training, the curriculum shall be as follows:

50(C) LABATORY

Practical Training in Preparing Germicidal Solutions, Shampoos, Tint and Bleaches, Practical Training in Washing and Sanitizing all Equipment in the Salon.
255(C) HAIRDESSING/HAIRSTYLING, SHAMPOOING AND COMBOUT

Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning, Principles and Techniques of Wet Styling, Blow Drying and Waving, Finger Waving, Hair Dressing, Braiding, Hair Extensions, Enhancements, and Wigs Principles and Techniques of Treatments and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp and Related Chemistry; Product Knowledge, Use and Safety
124.5(C) HAIRCUTTING AND SHAPING

Principles and Techniques of Sectioning, Removing length or bulk with Razor, Scissors, Clippers, Shears
150(C) PERMANENT WAVING (TEXTURE SERVICES)

Principles and Techniques of Sectioning Wrapping, Processing, Curling
139(C) CHEMICAL HAIR RELAXING (TEXTURE SERVICE)

Principles and Techniques of Sectioning, Virgin Application, Chemical Retouch
155(C) HAIR COLORING AND HAIR LIGHTENING

Principles and Techniques of Temporary, Semi-Permanent, Permanent Color, Bleaching, Tinting, Toning, Frosting, Special Effects, Problems
90(C) MANICURING, PEDICURING, NAIL EXTENSIONS

Nail Structure and Growth, Principles and Techniques of Theory of Massage, Manicuring, Pedicuring and Advanced Nail Techniques
52.5(C) FACIAL TREATMENT, MAKE-UP, AND HAIR REMOVAL

Principles and Techniques of Skin Care Treatment and Application of Cosmetics, Histology of the Skin, Theory of Massage, Facial Treatments, Cosmetic Application, Artificial Eyelashes, Removal of Unwanted Hair, Lash/Brow Tinting, Light Therapy
49(C) SCALP AND HAIR TREATMENT

Brushing and Manipulations, Corrective Treatment, Reconditioning Treatment
30(C) HAIR REMOVAL

Tweezing, Waxing, threading
5(C) SANITIZING AND DISINFECTION OF TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EQUIPMENT

100(C) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR>

To be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance; supervised field trips; or other relating training
1500 TOTAL HOURS

The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the applicable regulatory agency for examination. The generous portion of miscellaneous hours is to be applied as needed in curriculum related areas or if the Student desires to specialize in a specific area.

Goal: To train students to become licensed practitioners in the field of Cosmetology. Students are required to complete fifteen hundred (1500) clock hours of instruction and training as outlined by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.  Each student must complete a course of at least fifteen (15) months and fifteen hundred (1500) clock hours as follows:

  1. 300 total hours of theory is required before the student is allowed to render clinical services on clients.
  2. When a student has completed the first 300 hours (as written under #1 above), the school shall complete and submit a signed and notarized statement to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers stating the student is prepared to progress to the clinic floor and perform clinical services on clients.
  3. After a student has been certified as detailed under #2 above, student shall receive instruction totaling 1200 clock hours, including the appropriate theoretical clock hours required.
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Quick answers to questions you may have

Harris Hand Barber College & Cosmetology is licensed by Georgia State Board
of Cosmetology and Barbers located at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia
31217, (912)207-1436, and we are in Candidate Status with NACCAS (National
Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences) located at 3015 Colvin
Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, (703) 600-7600.

*Harris Hand Barber College & Cosmetology is in Candidate Status and is not yet approved to offer Title IV funding *

Tuition & Payments – Made Easy!

We do not participate in Financial Aid Programs as of now, but we do offer low payment options.

We know paying for school can feel overwhelming, so we’ve designed flexible options to help make things simple and stress-free.

Financing Available Through:

  • GI BILL
  • VR&E
  • HOPE
  • PELL

Before you graduate:
Your tuition needs to be paid in full, or you’ll need to have a payment plan in place that’s approved by the school admin.

The school will post job opportunities that it becomes aware of on the student bulletin board. The school will post all job
opportunities on the bulletin board immediately after receiving them. Career opportunities for a licensed barber include:

  1. Master Barber—Practitioner
  2. Texture Service Specialist
  3. Barbershop Owner
  4. Master Barber
  5. Product Salesperson/Specialist Master Barber
  6. Instructor
  7. Hair Color Specialist
  8. Barbershop Manager