V79 Nail Technician (30 credits)
This one year course is 600 hours of training in manicure technology. Successful students may sit for the Colorado State Board examination; students who pass the exam become licensed in Nail Technology. Coursework includes theory and practice in nail anatomy and health, manicures, pedicures and foot massages, application of artificial nails including acrylic, tips and wraps, nail artistry, safety and customer service.
V81 Esthetician (30 credits)
This is a one-year course of 600 hours of instruction in skin care. Successful students may sit for the Colorado State Board examination; students who pass the exam become licensed cosmeticians. The course is an intense mix of academic studies and hands-on application of skin care concepts. Instruction is by lecture, demonstration and practice skin care techniques using tools of the trade such as lotions, scrubs, masks, and wax. Students work on models and clients, and learn business etiquette and customer service.
V82 Hairstyling 1 (40 credits including summer credit) (replaces Cosmetology 1)
Hairstyling is a two year (including a month each summer) program of 1200 instructional hours. The program prepares students to sit for the Colorado State Board Examination. Hairstylists are licensed by the State of Colorado to provide customers with a variety of personal services related to hair care. Students must complete the required hours of training and pass the required State Board Examination if they wish to become licensed hairsylists. Beginning coursework includes cutting, shampooing, scalp treatments, permanent waves, tinting, styling, iron curling, blow drying, and wig styling. Theory and practice makes use of cosmetology tools, supplies, text books, videos, and lectures. Students work on models and learn business etiquette and customer service.
V83 Hairstyling 2 (40 credits including summer credit) (replaces Cosmetology 2)
V83 is the second year of the Hairstyling Program (see V82). The program prepares students to sit for the Colorado State Board Examination. Hairstylists are licensed by the State of Colorado to provide customers with a variety of personal services related to hair care. Students must complete the required hours of training and pass the required State Board Examination if they wish to become licensed hairstylists. Advanced coursework includes cutting, shampooing, scalp treatments, permanent waves, tinting, styling, iron curling, blow drying, and wig styling. Theory and practice makes use of cosmetology tools, supplies, text books, videos, and lectures. Students work on models and clients, and learn business etiquette and customer service. Prerequisite: V82.