Why Study Cosmetology?
Not many jobs offer you the chance to be creative every day and be paid for your skill and efforts. You generally work in clean, fun surroundings, providing personal care to individuals who appreciate your expertise in making them look their best. Personal care service is a growing field and cosmetology skills are always in demand. If you have an eye for appearance and style, personable communication skills and good hand dexterity, this may be the career field for you.
Program Overview
The NPC Cosmetology Programs include: Cosmetology Instructor (minimum 350 hours); Nail Technician (minimum 600 hours); Hairstyling (minimum 1,000 hours); and Cosmetology (minimum 1,500 hours) CP, CAS, AAS.
The primary purpose of these programs is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and related theory necessary to obtain a license. These courses will accommodate the Hairstyling, Nail Technician, and Instructor licenses and certificates, along with the Cosmetology AAS.
Cosmetology Instructor
This is a minimum 350-hour training that will prepare an individual in basic instructional methods and techniques for effective teaching in cosmetology, hairstyling, and nail technician. Upon successful completion you will be prepared to take the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology Instructors Licensing practical and written examinations. A student must have a current cosmetology license and at least one year work experience.
Nail Technician
This is a minimum 600-hour program that will offer training in manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, salon management, customer service, proper work habits, and related theory necessary to obtain a Nail Technician license. Students can use these courses to pursue in a linear movement a Cosmetology License and an associate degree, if desired.
Hairstyling
This is a minimum 1000-hour program that will offer training in shampooing, haircutting, hairstyling, haircolor, chemical texture services, safety judgments, proper work habits, and related theory necessary to obtain a license in Hairstyling. Students can use these courses to pursue in a linear movement a Cosmetology License and an associate degree, if desired.
Cosmetology
This is a minimum 1500-hour program that offers training in hair care, skin care, nail care services, and related theory necessary to obtain a license in Cosmetology. By completing these courses, an individual can gain a Cosmetology CP, CAS or AAS.
Program Locations
NPC’s Cosmetology program is offered at three locations - White Mountain Campus in Show Low, Little Colorado Campus in Winslow and the St. Johns Center (NPC/NAVIT by airport).
Prospective students make application to the program, including a pre-admission interview. Admission is made on either a full- or part-time basis. Call the cosmetology department at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6161 for information on how to apply or see an academic adviser at a campus or center near you.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities for licensed, entry-level cosmetologists are very favorable, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS cites growing demand for expert personal appearance care and treatments. Competition for positions may be keen at higher-end salons with the edge going to licensed cosmetologists with training and experience in a range of services.
What’s in the required Cosmetology Kits ?
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