Welcome
Thank you for expressing interest into the Charleston Cosmetology Institute. Please join us in allowing you to embark on an exciting journey to the beginning of your future as a Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, or Esthetician.

Perhaps you're a "people person" interested in a career that allows your artistic expressions to show. If so, please consider becoming a Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, or Esthetician through Charleston Cosmetology Institute.

Charleston Cosmetology Institute is a Pivot Point Member School which means we offer some of the finest cosmetology training worldwide. You have the opportunity to obtain the education necessary to become a successful professional in the beauty industry.

About the Institute
Charleston Cosmetology Institute is licensed by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology and has been in existence since 1984. The Institute is committed to excellence in Cosmetology, Manicuring / Nail Art Technology, and Esthetics.

We have a successfully high passing rate for the State Board Examination, and offer lifetime placement assistance to graduates.

We are licensed by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology; operating according to their regulations and is fully accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education. Accreditation means the school is recognized by a national accrediting agency and is approved by the United Sates Department of Education to administer Title IV federal financial aid to those who qualify.

Our Institute is a Pivot-Point Member School. Through the Pivot-Point methodology, we provide you with the necessary foundation to become a successful hair designer who will command top money. Those who receive the best education become the most successful, and we have made a commitment to provide our students with the best and only choice for a complete education.

Our unique People Skills program teaches you to communicate with clients so you can give them the looks they want, and Dollars & Sense is a direct mail marketing program that helps build each student's clientele base.

Philosophy
Charleston Cosmetology Institute offers the best possible education in the field of cosmetology. Through this education, we will prepare each student to be employable in the job market.

Our Mission

• To prepare each student in the career of cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics.
• To prepare students for an entry level position in cosmetology, nails, or esthetics.
• To prepare students to function as an assistant cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician by teaching students not only the basics of cosmetology, nails, and esthetics, but also the most advanced techniques in the student's selected career.
• To prepare each student for the South Carolina State Board examination.

Facilities
Charleston Cosmetology Institute has a large clinic floor area with 50 stations, 4 classrooms, 5 restrooms, a lounge area for students, and parking. There is no campus housing available; however, there are many apartment complexes located in close proximity of the school. The clinic floor restroom is handicapped equipped.

Courses Offered
Charleston Cosmetology Institute offers the following courses related to the Cosmetology profession:

• Cosmetology
• Manicuring / Nail Art Technology
• Esthetics

Course Mission

• To prepare each student to become a successful Cosmetologist, Nail Art Technician, and Esthetician.
• To teach our Cosmetology students not only the basics of Cosmetology, Nail Art Technology, and Esthetic and the most advanced techniques in these fields, but also the methods of providing exemplary customer service to clients.
• To prepare each student for the SC State Board Examination.
• To give each student the opportunity to train and compete in hair styling competitions.