Cosmetology

• Certificate - Cosmetology - Level One
• Certificate - Cosmetology - Level One (Dual Credit)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Cosmetology

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The mission of Galveston College Cosmetology program is to provide training with the opportunity for student career success. Our goal is to develop professional quality learners with education and practical experience. Our team will strive to set examples, show leadership, and provide knowledge that leads to a career as a cosmetologist, instructor, and/or in cosmetology sciences and arts.

• Demonstrate competence in the ability to follow proper safety and sanitation procedures
• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge related to the Cosmetology fields
• Determine and demonstrate the appropriate haircutting techniques to achieve desired style
• Communicate ideas and information effectively orally and written
• Analyze clients and apply all hair design/esthetic/nail technology services in accordance with a client’s needs or expectations using a variety of salon products in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions
• Determine and market yourself and professional salon retail products
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the business records
• Hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry
• Curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop skills
• Pass the Texas Department Licensing and Regulations State examination

Applicants must complete the requirements for general admission to the College. There is a mandatory Cosmetology orientation for all students that will be held at the Applied Technology Center (ATC) in the Cosmetology Room before the semester begins. To be eligible for a cosmetology operator license, the student must be at least 17 years of age, have obtained a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma or have passed a valid examination administered by a certified testing agency that measures the person's ability to benefit from training; and have completed: 1,000 hours of instruction in a licensed beauty culture school; or 1,000 hours of instruction in beauty culture courses and 500 hours of related high school courses prescribed by the commission in a vocational cosmetology program in a public school.

• Artistic director
• Barber
• Beauty editor
• Beauty industry software salesperson
• Blow dry bar hairstylist
• Braiding specialist
• Color specialist
• Cosmetology instructor
• Esthetician
• Hairstylist
• Hairstylist’s assistant
• Loctician
• Makeup artist
• Nail technician
• Natural hair specialist
• Salon and spa manager
• Salon and spa owner
• Lash Extensionist

Overall employment of  cosmetologists/ Barbers  is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 89,400 openings for barbers and cosmetologists are projected each year. Average salary range is about $24.38 an hour. Entry levels can start at $39,000 a year depending if they work hourly, salary or become salon owners.