Cosmetologist

This major prepares students to become licensed cosmetologists who provide nail, skin, scalp, and hair care 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 and brow tinting and arching, and scalp treatments along with customer service and shop management. To obtain state licensing, students must complete 1250 hours of instruction and pass the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology written and practical exams.

• Cosmetologist

• Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
• An artistic touch and a high degree of manual dexterity
• Good communication skills
• Ability to get along with others
• Ability to endure sitting or standing for long periods of time 

• Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology

• Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
• Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)

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