Cosmetology

Lead Teacher
Ms. Mary Maslar

Ms. Shelby Raymond
Mr. James Maisto

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Hair Styling

Manicuring

Facial Treatments

Hair Color

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School offers a four-year cosmetology program consisting of all phases of wet and dry hair styling, chemical services, and manicuring, pedicuring and facial treatments. The program is designed to meet the guidelines for licensing designated by the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology and Massachusetts Department of Educations Vocational Frameworks.

Students are provided with a safe and sanitary environment utilizing the latest industry tools and equipment. The cosmetology shop which is supervised by three experienced, certified instructors, is open to the public for all cosmetology services.

In accordance with the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology, a student must obtain 1000 hours of combined related theory and shop instruction in order to qualify for state board testing. There is an added focus to incorporate academic activities in preparation for MCAS where it is applicable to our area of trade. Successful completion of the program qualifies students to apply for State Board testing. An operator's license is issued upon receiving a passing score.

Here is a list of what each student will learn upon choosing Cosmetology as their shop in Pathfinder.

Hair Styling:

Basic Hair Shaping
Roller, Pincurl setting and Comb-out techniques
Styling to Facial Types
Permanent Waving
Chemical Relaxing
Thermal Curling and Straightening
Analysis of Hair and Scalp(Hair disease, Disorder, and Treatment.)

Manicuring:

Nail Study (Disease, Disorder, Treatment, etc.)
Manicures and Pedicures
Hand and Foot Massage
Artificial Nail Application and Repair

Facial Treatments:

Skin Analysis (Disease and Disorder)
Facial Treatments
Facial Massage
Make-up Application

Hair Color:

Hair Coloring and Highlighting
Color Theory
Color Classification
Color Correction Treatments
Formula Preparation