About Us
We are conveniently located 20 miles north of Atlanta - close to Interstate 85 - off Highway 316 and Highway 120 (Duluth Hwy.) The courses offered are Hair Design and Instructor for Hair Design. Both courses take less than a year to complete when attending full time. The classes begin every 8 weeks.

As the exclusive Pivot Point member school in the Atlanta area, you'll receive one of the finest educations available. You'll also receive the knowledge and experience only a world-class salon organization can offer. The Process is associated with Salon 124, one of the elite salon organizations in the U.S. You'll benefit from the real-world experience of salon professionals. You'll learn from a "designer" who not only knows the how's of hair design, but also the why's.

Students in our hair design courses receive both theory and practical experience in hair cutting, styling and the chemical processing of hair. Like the fundamental principles of art and science, Process graduates learn to balance the basic elements of form, texture and color with the practical application of bio-chemical structure and design.

The Process also offers both theory and practical experience in the basic methods of instructing and teaching hair design. As future teachers with the added insight of salon management and marketing, graduates from the Instructor Training program will be in demand throughout the hair design industry.

Hair design graduates will have many options as they begin their careers in the top salons in the metro-Atlanta area as well as the entire Southeast. Regardless of where they choose to work, graduates of The PROCESS will enjoy lifetime placement.

Course Description
The Hair Design course consists of Four Phases of theoretical and practical instruction offered 35 hours per week over a 38 week time period that is extended to 41 weeks to allow for a 10% absence factor. This course in cosmetology leads to a diploma of course completion in the study of Hair Design. Pre-requisites for the Hair Design course include a high school diploma or GED and a minimum age of 17; for the Instructor for Hair Design they include a current Georgia Cosmetology License, proof of one (1) year of work experience as a stylist, and proof of High school diploma. Attendees are required to maintain satisfactory progress in regard to attendance and grades. They must also meet the graduation requirements, which means successfully passing the school's final written and practical exam with a score of 80% or higher in order to graduate.

Primary Topics Covered in This Course

• Cosmetology Fundamentals Text Book
• Cosmetology Fundamentals Study Guide
• Cosmetology Fundamentals Exam Review
• Designers Approach to Sculpture
• Designers Approach to Hair Design
• Designers Approach to Texture Design
• Designers Approach to Color Design
• Salon Success

Primary Learning Objective
The primary learning objective for attendees of this course is meeting satisfactory progress which when combined with the completion of instruction and proof of final examination score of 80% or above in theoretical and practical skill, allows application to a licensing exam. Passing this examination enables entrance into the cosmetology profession.

Teaching Method
The Teaching Methods associated with this course are primarily interactive, learner-centered and student-directed. The teacher's role is based on the topic and complexity of the material being uncovered. Strategies used to deliver information include but are not limited to: lecturing, questioning, demonstrating, reviewing, summarizing, assigning projects, workshops, and other group activities.

Learning Environment
The learning environment includes content that is introduced in sequential order, with each topic building on the other and interrelating to future topics. Instruction is delivered in a classroom setting with the remaining time or credits scheduled for completion in a lab (salon) setting and advanced techniques in the classroom. Full time and part time schedules are available.

Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods are used that allow students to offer proof or evidence of learning in a variety of ways. Included, but not limited to, in these method types are: short quizzes, formal, written chapter, unit and final exams. Performance assessments are also included.

Accreditation and Financial Aid
The Process Institute of Cosmetology is approved by U.S. Department of Education and is eligible to participate in Title IV Financial Aid programs. Our Financial Director is availible to guide you through the application process. Federal Financial Aid is availible for those who qualify. Certified by State Approving Agency for Veterans' Educational Benefits.