Cosmetology - Butte College

Cosmetology from Butte College is a Campus Associate Taxation degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Cosmetology Program consists of 40 hours of weekly lecture and lab instruction. To be licensed, one must be age 17 or older, have a high school education or GED, successfully complete the state approved 1600- hour cosmetology curriculum, and pass the state examination (written and practical). Cosmetologists are licensed by the State of California's Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology . Cosmetologists are required to observe professional ethics and adhere to the sanitation rules and regulations established by the Department of Consumer Affairs. It is also desirable for cosmetologists to have good eyehand coordination, color and form perception, finger dexterity, and a personable manner and creative flair. Career Opportunities Job opportunities for licensed cosmetologists include working for chain and independent beauty salons and spas (large and small), salons and spas on luxury ships, department store salons and cosmetic departments, beauty supply stores, retail and wholesale selling, manufacturer's representatives, research and development, salon managers, owners and educators. Cosmetologists provide customers with a range of services including: hair cutting, coloring, styling, shampooing, conditioning, and permanent waving. Ethnic services including relaxing and straightening over curly hair, and braiding. Cosmetologists are also licensed to do scalp and facial treatments, waxing, makeup, manicuring, pedicuring and artificial finger nail applications. View more details on Butte College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Taxation courses.