Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Salon at OTECH Service and Price Menu: To schedule an appointment in the cosmetology salon, please call 801-627-8373 or book online. Appointments are available Monday – Friday.
As a cosmetologist, you will be working in a beauty salon or barber shop performing customer services such as coloring, rolling and applying permanents, applying makeup, cutting, and styling. You will be required to earn and maintain a state license. The average completion time for the Cosmetology Program is 16 months.
Students who complete the program will be qualified to take the Utah state licensing exam. A valid U.S. Social Security number and government-issued ID is required for licensure. See detailed information for non-U.S. citizens.
The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology/barbering, hair design, and skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon business.
Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in a salon business. Students work with salon guests in a well-equipped salon and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers; analyze skin, hair and nails; and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, and basic skin and nail care.
This program includes 1600 clock time hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, and examination required for licensure.
Program Objectives
The Cosmetology program objectives are prescribed by state statute and include:
Bacteriology, sanitation/sterilization, safety, diseases and disorders, decontamination, infection control, salon safety, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry for cosmetology/barbering.
Licensure Requirements
Applicants must:
Shawna has been licensed in the cosmetology field for over 20 years and has a passion for educating students. She is the program coordinator for cosmetology, barbering and nail tech. She was nominated for CEA Educator of the year and was the recipient of OTECH’s 2018 Presidents Exceptional Service Award. She has a desire to see students succeed and works to positively impact future professionals in the industry.
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Location: Cosmetology Building
Student Support Specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They are available to assist students who have questions regarding their program, progress and attendance, and program changes. The specialist can assist students with campus and program policies or procedures, student rights, as well as the policy and processes involved in student complaints. The student support specialist staff is also available to discuss personal/family matters, address emergency situations, and provide referrals to college and community services.
Meet with Teresa → Location: Student Services 107A/BDO 138
Admissions advisors help potential students explore college programs, become familiar with the resources available (including financial assistance), get in touch with instructors and more. Contact or visit Admissions to learn more.
Admissions Advising Information → Location: Student Services 101
Cosmetology students who complete the program will be qualified to be licensed as basic estheticians*. The program includes:
*A stand alone esthetician program is not available at this time.
The Cosmetology program and license includes training and certification as a nail technician. Students learn the techniques for manicures, pedicures, artificial nails and polish.
As part of their hairstyling training, students learn these techniques:
Many Cosmetology graduates choose to open their own business or work at an established salon. To prepare, students learn:
Upon graduating, students are prepared to pass the state written and practical tests required prior to licensure.
As part of the program, students get hands-on experience at our campus salon, offering customers and clients a variety of cosmetology services.
The cosmetology program provides competency-based knowledge of scientific and artistic principles and teaches the hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The program provides students with a solid foundation so that upon completion, they are able to pass the state written and practical examinations required for licensure.
A criminal conviction may disqualify an applicant from becoming licensed or may result in ineligibility for licensure for a period of 3 to7 years from the termination of parole, probation, judicial proceedings or date of incident. More detailed information can be found at https://dopl.utah.gov/cosmo/
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