Everyone desires to look and feel their best, and this course teaches
the skills necessary to succeed in the ever-changing world of style
and fashion. Because clients return for repeat services, the potential
for a competitive practice is tremendous. This course also teaches
the principles of customer relations and salon management in order
to give the student the background needed to become an independent
stylist. This course will also prepare the student to take the Oklahoma
State Board of Cosmetology Exam for licensure.1500 hours of
instruction are needed to be eligible to take the state
board exam. For the student currently in high school
this course supplies over 1050 of those hours with the
remaining 500 being granted upon obtaining the high
school diploma. As a result of the hours required,
attendance in this program is of the utmost importance.
Earnings
& Advancements
Earnings depend upon the
employer, the quality and speed of a cosmetologist’s work, the
geographic location and a cosmetologist’s ability to keep
regular customers. Cosmetologists are paid on a
salary/commission basis and receive tips. The median annual
income for barbers and cosmetologists depend upon the size and
location of the shop, the number of hours worked, customers’
tipping habits and the competition from other barber shops and
salons.
