Cosmetology/Barbering Full Time Day (One Year)

The Cosmetology/Barbering Program is a 1000 hour program which will prepare students to render safe and effective cosmetology services conforming to state standards. Students will be prepared to take the New Jersey State Board Examination for a Cosmetologist/Hairstyling license. After 600 hours of instruction students may obtain a permit to work in a beauty salon any time school is not in session.

Topics covered in the course are: Manicuring, Pedicuring, Skin Care, Scalp Treatmeent and Hair Conditioning, Hairstyling (including fingerwaving, pincurling and roller work) Blow Drying and Iron Curling, Haircutting, Permanent Wqfving, Haircoloring, Superflous Hair Removal, Chemical Relaxing, Hair Pressing, Salon Management, Barbering and Telephone Techniques.

Contact

Ms. Marcia Bird
Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology
mbird@scettc.org
908-526-8900 ext. 7242

Career Opportunities

Stylist
Barber
Color Specialist
Salon Owner
Salon Manager
Platform Artist
Educator

MARCIA BIRD NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE COSMETOLOGY EDUCATORS OF AMERICA

Marcia Bird

Marcia Bird, a cosmetology teacher at Somerset County Technology Institute, was selected as the NF Cimaglia Educator of the Year by the Cosmetology Educators of America and Milady, a publisher of beauty training materials and education. She was acknowledged for her contributions to professional standards of educational excellence, and her involvement with community service. One of the community service projects, coordinated by Ms. Bird involved “Dining for Change.” She and her students worked with the National Cosmetology Association to support NCA’s Cares Fund.  The program was organized to bring awareness to NCA’s CUT IT OUT program.  Salon professionals participating in the program received training on how to recognize warning signs of domestic abuse. They also learned how to approach and offer clients referrals to local resources.  Guest speakers from the Somerset County Resource Center for Women and their Families joined Ms. Bird to produce the “Dining for Change” seminar for 30 salon owners, stylists and students. The format included a discussion, video with role-playing scenarios, lecture and group activities that educated the participants on how to act as vital links to programs that can help victims of abuse.

As the recipient of the NF Cimaglia Award, Ms. Bird received an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she was honored at the annual Cosmetology Educators of America convention on July 11, 2009.  In addition, she received a cash prize of $2,500 and gifts from Milady. The CEA is the educational committee of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, providing inspiring education and networking opportunities to enrich and expand the lives of cosmetology educators. Ms. Bird is a member and contributor to the organization.

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Cosmetology/Barbering Part Time Evening (Two Year) **Not open to new students

The Cosmetology Program is a 1000 hour program which will prepare students to render safe and effective cosmetology services conforming to state standards. Students will be prepared to take the New Jersey State Board Examination for a Cosmetologist/Hairstyling license. After 600 hours of instruction students may obtain a permit to work in a beauty salon any time school is not in session.

Topics covered in the course are: Manicuring, Pedicuring, Skin Care, Scalp Treatmeent and Hair Conditioning, Hairstyling (including fingerwaving, pincurling and roller work) Blow Drying and Iron Curling, Haircutting, Permanent Wqfving, Haircoloring, Superflous Hair Removal, Chemical Relaxing, Hair Pressing, Salon Management, Barbering and Telephone Techniques.

The Cosmetology Part-Time Evening program consists of 1000 hours of instruction over a two year period. Classes are offered from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Contact

Ms. Marcia Bird
Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology
mbird@scettc.org
908-526-8900 ext. 7242