Cosmetology

COSMETOLOGY I & II – #8527/#8528

ABOUT:

Two-year program where students gain daily practical experiences working on other students and have the opportunity to provide services to patrons in a clinical setting

Students that successfully complete the program will be prepared to take the Commonwealth of Virginia State Cosmetology Examination to become a licensed practitioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth of 10% from 2014-2024 (faster than average)

STUDENT STUDY:

Professional ethics
Safety and health
Hair analysis
Hair and scalp diseases and disorders
Shampoos, rinses, conditioners, and treatments
Hair cutting and shaping
Anatomy and physiology
Chemical restructuring
Hair styling, coloring, and lightening
Nail and skin care and procedures

PREREQUISITES:
Students must have a minimum 10^th grade reading level
Must be a minimum of a junior in high school; special circumstances are considered on a case by case basis for high school seniors applying for admittance to Cosmetology I
Completion of or currently enrolled in Biology or Chemistry
Basic math skills that include addition, subtraction, and simple fractions
Ability to follow instructions, both oral and written is a must
Skills in human relations
A pleasing personality

CAMPUS LOCATION: Butler Farm, Hampton and Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M and P.M.
CLASS SIZE: 20 Students per AM and PM class
CREDENTIALS: Virginia State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: SkillsUSA
CLASS FEES:

Program Fees: Cosmetology I
Kit	$258.00
Student Organization Fee	$17.00

Program Fees: Cosmetology II
Nail kit/supplies Student Organization Fee	$170.00 $17.00

Instructor Butler Farm: Cosmetology I Amber Richardson, amber.richardson@nhrec.org (757)766-1100 ext. 3368
BIO: Amber Richardson is the Cosmetology I instructor at the New Horizons Butler Farm Campus, she began her career with Supercuts while attending New Horizons as a student at the Butler Farm Campus and has been in the field for 10 years. She became a Salon Manager after one year of employment and moved her way up to become a District Leader. She returned back to the Butler Farm campus as the cosmetology instructor in 2016.

Instructor Butler Farm: Cosmetology II Tanya Rogers, tanya.rogers@nhrec.org (757) 766-1100 ext. 3371
BIO: Tanya Rogers is the Cosmetology II & Adult Education teacher at New Horizons Butler Farm Campus. She is a licensed Cosmetologist through the state of Virginia and has over 32 years of industry experience and was an Operations General Manager for 15 of those years. She brings a wealth of experience into her program in areas such as recruitment, training, job placement, and multi salon management. She currently serves as SkillsUSA Advisor & Coordinator for the New Horizons Butler Farm campus and the SkillsUSA district Chair.

Instructor Woodside Lane: Cosmetology I & II Keyona Saulsberry, phone: 757-874-4444 ext 5558 email: keyona.saulsberry@nhrec.org

BIO: Keyona Saulsberry is the Cosmetology I & II instructor at New Horizons Woodside Lane Campus. She received her cosmetology license through New Horizons in 2006, she has been a cosmetology instructor since 2013. In 2020 she received her Doctoral of Professional Cosmetology Degree. Her specialty areas include cutting, natural hair, waxing, and make-up.