Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59^th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

COSMETOLOGY  1500 Clock Hours (11 months)

Postsecondary and High School Students

This is a highly structured program which prepares students to take the Kansas Board of Cosmetology written and performance exam required before a graduate can become a licensed cosmetologist. Enrollees must be high school graduates or have a GED, and must have a government-issued photo identification cars. Students must purchase uniforms, textbook, and cosmetology kit. A Kansas board of Cosmetology testing fee is also required.

Employment Opportunities:

Hairstylist, makeup artist, manicurist, hair colorist, platform artist, chemical technician, salon management, retail director, etc.
Starting salary range = $8-10 per hour
Experienced salary = $40,000-50,000 per year

Program Overview:

·         Sanitation, Safety, and Kansas Law

·         Workplace Skills

·         Shampooing and Scalp Treatments

·        Hairstyling

·         Haircutting

·         Permanent Waves and Chemical Relaxes

·         Manicures and Pedicures

·         Skin Care and Facials

·         Hair Coloring

·         Thermal and Roller Setting plus Comb-outs

·         Facial Makeup

·         Cosmetology Sciences

·         Salon Business