cosmetology program
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
At Ebony Elevate Beauty School, our 1500-hour Cosmetology Program is designed to equip students with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to thrive in today’s beauty industry. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on salon training, students learn the fundamentals of hair care, skincare, nail technology, makeup artistry, and professional development.
Our inclusive, supportive environment encourages creativity, discipline, and excellence. Graduates are fully prepared to take the Michigan State Board Licensing Exam and pursue careers as licensed cosmetologists, salon professionals, or even future beauty entrepreneurs.
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SOME CONCEPTS OUR PROGRAM COVERS
HAIR COLORING
Students will be able to identify the color wheel, levels of color, color tones, demonstrate a strand test; apply a temporary color, a semi-permanent color, a permanent tint re-touch, and a virgin tint as well as identify safety measures in hair coloring; follow manufacturers’ directions as it relates to color and demonstrates a patch test.
HAIR CUTTING
Students will section hair for a basic haircut following guidelines for a basic haircut (man, woman, child); cut a basic style using shears, cut a basic style using razor; cut a style with high elevation (layered style); learn techniques of the blending shear; learn 40, 90 and 180 degree haircutting elevations and demonstrate proper use of clippers.
LEADERSHIP
Students will demonstrate an understanding of one’s personal management skills, good interpersonal skills, etiquette and courtesy, and effectiveness in oral and written communications; develop and maintain a good professional appearance; perform basic tasks related to securing and terminating employment.
HAIR ANALYSIS
Students will identify type of hair treatment to be used; record hair analysis; perform elasticity test on hair; perform porosity test on hair; and identify hair texture.
SALON MANAGEMENT
Students will learn procedures to open and operate a salon; identify regulations and applicable laws; demonstrate methods of advertising and techniques for managing a salon; demonstrate good telephone communication skills and how to sell services and products; and keep client records.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students will demonstrate professional ethics in cosmetology; be an example of good personal grooming; show a professional attitude; demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict and communicate effectively and courteously with coworkers and clients.