Beauty Program - Cosmetology

1,600 total clock hours, 65.5 total semester credit hours 40 Weeks

The program is designed for men and women who are interested in professional position in the world of beauty. Teaching methods blend and balance in-depth study and research and practical training and experience in the skills and knowledge of beauty and cosmetology.

Persons with high school diploma or GED or college degree or passing score on ATB test are eligible to apply. Each applicant must take an entrance exam to enter the program of study at the college. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma or GED or a college degree and are beyond the age of compulsory secondary education in California must pass the Wonderlic’s Ability-To-Benefit (ATB) test to be considered for admission.

Classes are offered at the campus during Day (40 Weeks) 8AM-4:30PM and Evening (80 Weeks) 6:00PM-10:00PM Monday through Friday.

The program consists of the following:

• Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Boards Rules and Regulations
• Chemistry
• Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances
• Theory of Electricity in Cosmetology
• Disinfections and Sanitation
• Bacteriology, Anatomy, and Physiology
• Wet Hair Styling
• Thermal Hair Styling
• Press and Curl
• Permanent Waving
• Chemical Straightening
• Haircutting, Hair Coloring and Bleaching
• Scalp and Hair Treatments
• Facials
• Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal
• Makeup
• Manicuring and Pedicuring
• Principles of Career Development

Students learn the secrets and techniques for designing the total look of beauty and harmony. In addition, students learn and develop the skills and know-how of human relations, customer satisfaction, and professional attitudes that are vital to success in the cosmetology field.

Positions available to graduates of this program include intermediate level cosmetologist/beautician, entry to intermediate level beauty operator or hair-stylist.

For more information about the Cosmetology State Board exam requirements, visit http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov or call us (TEL: 562-864-0506) or email us info@ati.edu.