Fashion-forward, self-expressive students who appreciate beauty will be interested in our Cosmetology program, which will train them for licensing and employment in the salon and spa industry. In this client-oriented environment, students learn to apply and sharpen their technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills by training and working in the stylish Salon at BVT, which is open to the public throughout the school year. Instruction in human anatomy and physiology provides students with a deeper understanding of the scientific aspects of hair, skin, and nail care. After 1,000 hours of instruction, students are eligible to take the state cosmetology license exam.
 

Hands-on Projects
Entrepreneurship: The best salons are ones that elevate their customer experience above the simple and straightforward to the luxurious and trendy. Our seniors use their background managing the Salon at BVT to create a mock salon through this entrepreneurial project. The students begin this cross-curricular project by selecting a location, researching local bylaws, and crafting a business plan that highlights the salon name, logo, hours of operation, offered services, and prices. They then work with students from other shops to help design their business cards and brochures and create a model of their salon.

Day of the Dead Makeup: Understanding the contours of the face is how a makeup artist enhances a person’s natural beauty. For our annual Day of the Dead celebration, our students use the same contouring techniques to create works of art on our volunteers’ faces. The Cosmetology students research the traditions of the Latin American holiday to design a makeup booth to create the skulls and decorative details.