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2 Year Program
Harkness, Kenton, Potter

Students will learn the communication and technical skills required to be successful in a professional salon work environment. Topics of study include: hair coloring, styling, conditioning and shaping, infection control and safety standards, esthetics, and nail care. Product knowledge, proper application and technical procedures are taught to enhance the personal care of hair, nails, and skin. Students develop and practice their skills during clinic events. Students must accumulate 1,000 hours of instruction in order to be eligible to take the NYS Certification exam. 

Program Highlights

  • Prepare for the NYS Cosmetology licensing exam.
  • Cut, color, and style a variety of haircuts.
  • Learn to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Explore the latest beauty industry trends while applying skills
    to live models.

Cosmetology Video
Cosmetology Video

College Agreements

  • Bryant & Stratton 
  • Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development
  • SUNY Cobleskill

Additional Information

  • Students are responsible for purchasing a Cosmetology Kit
    and uniform.

  • Additional steps are necessary for NYS licensing.
 Classroom Information
  • Class size (26+)
  • The salon is a loud and social environment
  • Students will be required to work in close proximity of
    others

Program Considerations
  • Fine motor skills
  • Able to adhere to professional practices
  • Able to stand for the majority of classtime
  • Able to properly use sharp implements (shears, feather razor, etc) while adhering to strict safety practices/standards under various levels of supervision from the instructor

  • Able to communicate effectively with clients
  • Able to interact closely with others to provide Cosmetology services

  • Able to follow basic direction prompts (right, left, etc)
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong math skills; geometry, algebra
  • Strong science skills; chemistry, anatomy, microbiology

Instructor Information

Harkness Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4070
Sandra Bilotta
Jennifer Showalter

Kenton Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4010
Tracie Blackman
Karen Austin

Potter Career & Technical Center
(716) 821-7331
Debra Gampietro
Lisa Vater

Former student of Tracie Blackman of the Potter Career Center writes:
"Mrs. Blackman believed in me when most didn't and encouraged me the whole way. She is an instructor who is not only knowledgeable but cares about the success of each and every student. I have accepted my dream job, Director of Cosmetology Education in San Francisco, California. I can't thank her enough for seeing something in me before I could."
- Cassidy Ryan

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