Starting Salary
​25k

Job Growth:
Rising Need

Salary
25k - 52k
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Image was taken pre-pandemic.
Course Description
 Students will learn technical and communication skills required to be successful in a professional salon work environment.  Topics of study include: hair coloring, styling, conditioning and shaping, esthetics, nail care, and massage.  Product knowledge, proper application and technical procedures are taught to enhance the personal care of hair, nails, and skin.  Students develop and practice their skills during clinic events.  Students must accumulate 1,000 hours of instruction in order to be eligible to take the NYS certification exam.

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Course Content
  • Hairstyling, braiding and updos
  • Hair cutting
  • Salon management
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Customer relations
  • Manicures, pedicures and artificial nail services
  • Skin structure, facials and make-up
  • Chemical hair straightening
  • Hand massage
  • Facials
  • Personal hygiene
  • Permanent waving
  • Hair coloring
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Image was taken pre-pandemic.
Career Opportunities Can Include:
  • Licensed Hair Stylist

  • Color and Nail Technician

  • Makeup Artist

  • Hair Designer
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  • Salon Owner or Manager

College Agreements with:

Brooke Roberts

Cosmetology Teacher

Open House

Tasha Snyder
2009 Groton HS Grad.  Master Stylist at Transformations Hair Studio

"I was a student at Groton HS with just above a C average, but when I started at the Career and Tech Center the teachers and staff gave me the confidence and skills not only to become a better student, but to thrive in life. I had perfect attendance for two years and went on to become the 2009 Career and Tech Center Student of the Year and was awarded Student of the Month at my Groton HS. The Cosmetology program allowed me to develop such strong connections that my teachers still have an active role in my life, along with a huge place in my heart. Today I am working at Transformations Hair Studio as a master stylist, color specialist and team leader. I will be forever grateful for my experience at BOCES, and I owe so much of my success to my teachers and the entire campus that helped me step out of my comfort zone and achieve my goals."

Jordan Rankin
2018 Student of the Year

"TST BOCES Career and Tech Center helped prepare me for my career by giving me all the tools and resources I needed! Thanks to them I was working in a salon before I even graduated high school! Their amazing staff are always willing to go above and beyond for each and every student! If you have a passion for any of their programs, I highly recommend chatting with your school and getting a tour set up! Best decision I’ve ever made was choosing to enroll at TST BOCES!"

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