Cosmetology
Our Cosmetology program consists of twelve hundred (1200) hours of ELITE instruction, including learning activities in the classroom to provide an exceptional learning environment. Students will be educated through various learning techniques which include, lectures, visual aids, demonstrations, and “hands-on” practical experiences on mannequins and component hair.
The student will participate in classroom and clinic activities. Along with continued theory and mannequin assignments, students will be allowed to perform learned skills and techniques in various modern salon environments. During this phase of the course, the student is guided in gaining experience designed not only to develop and perfect the 20 skills previously acquired, but to aid in the development of speed, confidence, entrepreneurship, customer relation skills, and professionalism and entrepreneurial practices for success in the cosmetology industry. Students often receive tips from clients who are satisfied with the beauty services.
Full-time students enroll in a 9-month program and part-time students enroll in a 15-month program.
Barbering:
Our Barbering program consists of nine hundred (900) hours of ELITE instruction to prepare students for the barbering industry. Full-time students enroll in a 6-month program and part-time students enroll in a 12-month program.
During the first half of the course, the students learn through activities that take place in the classrooms to provide an exceptional learning environment. Students learn through a combination of lectures, visual aids, demonstrations, and “hands-on” practical experiences on mannequins and component hair. Opportunity is also provided for students to practice on each other and models for testing to offer a more realistic learning experience.
The second half of the program consists of learning activities that take place in the classrooms and clinic. Along with continued theory and mannequin assignments, students perform barbering services as realistically as possible in modern barbering environments. During this phase of the course, the student is guided in gaining experience designed not only to develop and perfect the skills previously acquired but to aid in the development of the speed, confidence, entrepreneurship, customer relation skills, and professionalism required for success in the barbering industry. Students often receive tips from clients who are satisfied with the barbering service provided.
Natural Hair Care & Braiding
This course, which is taught in English, consists of fifty (50) hours of instruction and is designed to ensure that the student strengthens their culturally infused skills, techniques, and knowledge of best safety practices to meet all NJ board licensing regulations. Students enroll in a part-time 2.5-month program.
The student not only learns theoretical concepts but must also demonstrate skills through clinical opportunities. Students will gain experience and knowledge in various areas of natural hair care including, but not limited to cornrows, box braids, knotless braids, twists, locs, and weaving techniques. The student is taught employability and entrepreneurial skills.
Nail Technology
Our Nail Technology program consists of three hundred (300) hours of ELITE instruction and is designed to prepare future manicurist/pedicurists to expand their skills within the industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of professional nail care and design including theory and practical subjects. Students enroll in a part-time program for the 17-week accelerated program.
NJ Cosmetology Teacher
Our NJ Cosmetology Teacher program consists of five hundred (500) hours of ELITE instruction and is designed to prepare a licensed cosmetologist to teach all phases of the basic cosmetology curriculum in a licensed cosmetology institution. Students enroll in an accelerated 3.5-month program or a part-time 7-month program.
The student not only learns theoretical concepts but must also demonstrate in the classroom by student teaching under the supervision of a licensed educator. The student is taught employability and entrepreneurial skills and given a mock licensing exam for cosmetology instructors.