Cosmetology

Use Creative Skills to Make People Look and Feel Good

A student in a smock uses a blow dryer and brush on a mannequin head that is supported on a salon chair, while several other students also working on mannequins are visible in the classroom background.
Students learn the competencies and professional skills necessary to pass the New York State practical and written Cosmetology licensing exams, which require completion of 1,000 hours of instruction and practice. The program encompasses the fundamentals of hair design, chemical services, and nail and skin care.

Units of Study

Orientation and Safety, plus:

  • Infection Control
  • Properties of the Scalp and Hair
  • Shampooing/Conditioning
  • Hair Cutting
  • Artistry in Hair Styling
  • Permanent Waving
  • Artistry of Artificial Hair
  • Manicures/Pedicures/Nails
  • Salon Business Practices

Articulation Agreements

  • Bryant and Stratton
  • Monroe Community College

Licensing / Industry-Based Certifications

Career Opportunities

coming soon!

Professional Outlook

Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists: 3.1% projected growth in new jobs from 2018-28 in the Finger Lakes region
 
Median Finger Lakes region salary: $27,340 per year (in 2021)

Source: NYS Department of Labor

Teachers

Lisa Doran
Felicia Robinson 
Marisa Mantisi 
 
Lisa Doran has been a cosmetologist for more than thirty years. She attended a career and technical school for training while in high school and worked in the cosmetology field since high school. She was a teacher at a private cosmetology school before coming to WEMOCO. 
 
Felicia Robinson has been in the beauty industry for over three decades. She began her career as a student in a BOCES program and from there she went on to work for 15 years, eventually owning a salon for 7 years. After completing her bachelor’s degree in education, she began her career as an educator at WEMOCO in 1997.

Marisa Mantisi has been working in the beauty industry since 2013. She attended school to obtain New York State Licenses in nails, waxing, cosmetology, and barbering.  After completing her teaching certification she began her career as a cosmetology instructor in 2019. In addition to teaching Marisa also uses her skills behind the chair.

Enrollment Information

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.
Intro Video
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