Cosmetology
What Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Do
Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling, and a range of other beauty services.
Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work mostly in a barbershop or salon. Physical stamina is important, because they are on their feet for most of their shift. Many work full time, but part-time positions are also common.
Training Programs at DATC
1600 Hours (17 Months)
The Cosmetology program prepares students to enter the world of hair design, skin care, nail care and enhancements by teaching the required skills for success in a competitive industry. Students will develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in or building a salon business. Students will work with salon guests in a modern, well-equipped salon and will perform these skills with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry. At the end of the program, students will be qualified to take the Utah State Cosmetology Licensing Exams.
600 Hours (12 Months)
The Esthetician program prepares students to enter the world of skin care, natural and nail care by teaching the required skills for success in a competitive industry. Students will develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in or building a spa business. Students will work with spa guests in a modern, well-equipped spa and will perform these skills with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry. At the end of the program, students will be qualified to take the Utah State Esthetician Licensing Exam.
1200 Hours (13 Months)
The Hair Designer program prepares students to enter the world of hair design by teaching the required skills for success in a competitive industry. Students will develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in or building a salon business. Hair designer job duties include hair care services such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling hair, chemical texture and massaging and treating the scalp. Students will work with salon guests in a modern, well-equipped salon and will perform these skills with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry.
1200 Hours
The Master Esthetician program prepares students to enter one of the fastest growing fields in the beauty industry by teaching them the skills they need to take the State of Utah’s written and practical exams for the Master Esthetician license. Building upon skills in facials, manicures, and pedicures, the Master Esthetician program develops more specific training in advanced facial techniques, skin care massage, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic facials, LED light facials, microcurrent facials, advanced hair removal, advanced makeup, body treatments, and chemical peels. As a student in the program, you will also learn to perform hands-on treatments such as photo facials, hair removal, and sublative rejuvenation with a laser.
304 Hours (4 Months)
Students in the Nail Technician program study and perform manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. This program trains students in the principles of proper infection control and sanitation, basic nail technology, and understanding chemicals used in artificial enhancements and gel nails. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the Utah State Nail Technician licensure exam.
Training Programs at MTECH
MTECH Cosmetology CC (hair esthetics & nails)
1600 hours
1200 hours
300 hours
The Mountainland Technical College Cosmetology Program is a highly competitive program that prepares students to attempt licensure with the State of Utah to become a licensed Cosmetologist. Upon completion, successful students will also receive an MTECH Program Certificate in Cosmetology.
Training Programs at Snow
Snow Collge Cosmetology/Barbering AAS
1600 Hours
Students learn to communicate with customers, analyze skin, hair and nails, perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, basic skin and nail services and all other services offered in a licensed salon.
300 Hours
Nail technology is the foremost and fastest growing profession within the beauty industry and the future outlook for the professional in this field is bright. There are many exciting job options available.
Students will receive 300 hours of education in both theory and practical experience in many phases of manicuring and in the application of artificial nails. Their education will prepare them for the professional marketplace, as well as give them the necessary knowledge to successfully pass the Utah State Board exams.
A Nail Technician can earn an average entry level wage of $27,850 according to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Statistics from the US Department of Labor also state that Nail Technology is an exploding field with anticipated growth of 28% during the next decade which will offer unlimited opportunities for technicians.
Training Programs at USU Eastern
During the program students gain experience in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nails and Skincare. Students also prepare a portfolio that they can use as they interview for employment. All graduates of the Cosmetology program are prepared to work in a full service salon.