Cosmetology

 

At THE NEWPORT SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING, we provide you with not only a skill, but also some knowledge of yourself and the world around you. We prepare students to successfully pass the State Board examination for professional licensing and equip them with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a Cosmetologist, Make-up Artist, Sales Representative, Specialty Technician, or Platform Artist.

Subject knowledge procedures that will be taught in the school will include: Shampooing and rinsing, Scalp and Hair Care, Hair Shaping, Hairstyling, Permanent Waving, Haircoloring, Chemical Hair Relaxing, Manicuring, Facials, facial Make-up, Removal of Superfluous Hair, plus a knowledge of salon ethics and management. Texts include Milady’s Standard Textbooks.

INCLUDES Hairdressing * Permanent Waving * Women’s Cut * Men’s Cut * Manicuring * Haircoloring * Waxing * Braiding * Facials * Hair Relaxing * Highlighting * Clipper Cutting * Pedicuring

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM

The NEWPORT SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING instructs and trains students to be qualified, licensed professional cosmetologists, as well as manicurists. The primary objectives in training the student are:

To train the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment
immediately following graduation and licensing.

To prepare the student for examination and licensing by the Rhode Island State Board of
Cosmetology.

To maintain the nine high national standards proposed by the National Accrediting
Commission of Arts and Sciences.

To keep students and faculty aware of all current trends in the beauty industry by using
the most advanced teaching methods available.

The cosmetology course consists of 1500 hours in the theory and practice of hair and beauty services. The graduate may pursue a career as a Cosmetologist, Make-Up Artist, Sales Representative, Specialty Technician, or Platform Artist

 

LENGTH OF COURSE

Part-time (Day/Evening)

1500 hours | 104 weeks | 2 years

 

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Part-time:

Monday through Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm or 3:30pm and Saturdays

Part-time (Evening):

Monday-Thursday-Friday 5:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays

Saturday:

9:00am-3:30pm

 

COST OF TUITION:

$16,600 ($200 down payment)

BOOKS & SUPPLIES:

$300

REGISTRATION FEE:

$100

TOTAL:

$17,000