Description of Program
Florida Career College's experienced faculty uses modern equipment and professional grade supplies to fully prepare you for a successful career in the Cosmetology industry. Our schools have curriculum specific classrooms and our practical training areas were designed to replicate a daily real-world work environment. This program will develop students' technical skills as well as offer personal professional development. Cosmetologists offer a wide range of beauty services, such as shampooing, haircutting, coloring, chemical reconstruction, styling of hair, add hair extensions, as well as the cleaning and styling of wigs. In addition, cosmetologists will be trained to give manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, facials, facial make-up and waxing.

Program Objectives
• Perform basic skills in hairstyling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and make-up, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
• Analytical skills to determine proper make-up, hairstyle and color
• Apply theory and technical information to assure sound judgment, decisions and procedures.
• Develop a positive attitude, a sense of personal integrity and confidence
• Develop effective communication skills, poise and proper grooming
• Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received
• Basic business skills required to operate your own business

It helps to be someone who ...
• Has a creative flair
• Has good customer service skills
• Is patient
• Enjoys working with their hands
• Enjoys making people feel good about themselves
• Has good interpersonal skills

Job Opportunities ...
• Hairstylist
• Hair restoration
• Colorist
• Make- up artistry
• State board inspector
• Sales rep
• Educator
• Platform artist
• Theatrical and photographic make-up

Located in ...
• Beauty salons
• Nail salons,
• Resorts
• Day spas,
• Cruise ships
• Nursing homes
• Other residential care facilities

Upon completion, the graduate will be qualified to sit for the Florida State Board examination for a cosmetology license

Employment Outlook
According to the US Government's Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal appearance workers will grow by 14 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth primarily will be a result of an increasing population and from the growing demand for personal appearance services, particularly skin care services.

Employment trends are expected to vary among the different occupational specialties. Employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists should increase by 12 percent because many now cut and style both men's and women's hair and because the demand for hair treatment by teens and aging baby boomers is expected to remain steady or even grow.