Cosmetology

Career Overview:

These majors require Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology registration upon enrollment at NTC. The professional field of cosmetology prepares students to become licensed cosmetologist who provide nail, skin, scalp and hair care composition to customers to help them enhance their personal appearance. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in hair styling, cutting, coloring and chemical restructuring. Included are manicures/pedicures, facials, lash/brow tinting and arching, and scalp treatments along with customer service and shop management. To obtain Cosmetology Public state licensing, students must complete 1000 hours of instruction, a approved 500 hours from a High School transcript and pass the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology written as well as practical exam. The Cosmetology Adult 1500 is the same with the exception of no high school transcript credit and a full 1500 hour of instruction. There are two instructors courses and they both require passing of the Cosmetology written and practical exam. Instructors with 5 years of current salon experience are only required to take 500 hours whereas the cosmetologist with less than five years of current salon experience are required to fulfill a 1000 hours of instruction. The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology requires a student to be at least 16 years old before they can enroll in a cosmetology class.

Required information:

Copy of a birth certificate
2X3 face photo is required for registration
Proof of citizenship
Social Security #
Registration fee.

College Credits are available from participating colleges and universities. For more information refer to the college credit link.

Full and Half-Time Sessions:

8:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Enrollment open to high school juniors, seniors, and adult students.

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Salary Range – $7 - $20/hr

Campus	Career Major	Full Time	*Adult Costs
	Cosmetologist - Adult	13 Months	$1140
	Cosmetologist - Public High School	18 Months	$760
	Facialist/Esthetics	5 Months	600
	Master Instructor	9 Months	$760
	Nail Technician	5 Months	$456
	Practicing Master Instructor	5 Months	500